Social Justice Hub Will Provide Facilitator Training

Contact Information: Shauna Breneman, Communications Director
Office: (608) 262-8862
Email: sbreneman@wisc.edu

SOCIAL JUSTICE HUB WILL PROVIDE FACILITATOR TRAINING

MADISON  –  The Wisconsin Union’s Social Justice Hub will offer free facilitator training for University of Wisconsin-Madison students, staff and faculty interested in moderating the Hub’s dialogue-based workshops on Oct. 21 and 28, 5-7 p.m. at Union South. 

The two-part training is designed for members of the campus community with an interest in helping facilitate the Social Justice Hub’s series of dialogue-based educational workshops in a variety of social justice issues. The training will emphasize the principles of facilitation of learning through dialogue and is provided by Jay Ekleberry, a long-time UW-Madison campus facilitator.

“The dialogue-based workshops provide opportunities to learn and discuss social justice-related issues in small groups,” Social Hub Dialogue-Based Workshops Coordinator and University of Wisconsin-Madison junior Julia Gutman said. “These trainings allow people to reflect on their own personal experiences and to learn from others.”

With these workshops, the Hub team aims for participants to learn social justice critical thinking skills and strategies for leading equity-focused dialogue in their communities and beyond.

Established in 2019, the Social Justice Hub provides purposeful, out-of-classroom education for students seeking resources and skill-building opportunities related to social justice. The Hub creates opportunities for skill development in teamwork, strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, setting goals, communication, leadership and in being an effective member of society. The non-partisan Social Justice Hub is funded by Wisconsin Union operating revenue and private donations. No taxpayer dollars are used in the Hub’s operations, staffing or programming.

To register for the two-session training, please visit go.wisc.edu/SocialJusticeFacilitationInterest. In addition, to learn more about the Hub, visit union.wisc.edu/socialjusticehub.

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About the Wisconsin Union

The Wisconsin Union enhances the lives of members and visitors through recreational, cultural, educational and social opportunities. Formed in 1907, the Wisconsin Union is a membership organization that blends study and leisure to create unique out-of-classroom opportunities. Learn more about the Union and its tradition of providing experiences for a lifetime: union.wisc.edu.

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David DiPasquale joins PegEx, Inc. as CRO

Madison, Wisconsin – October 1, 2019 – Today, PegEx®, Inc. announced that Mr. David DiPasquale joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

“I am excited to bring my 15 plus years of SaaS sales and marketing experience to PegEx. Leading and growing teams has been my strong suit and I have a lot to offer this growing company”, said DiPasquale. The future is bright for PegEx and their unique software offering, tailor made for the waste industry. I’m proud to be a part of this innovative and growing team.”

“PegEx is rapidly establishing a position leading digital transformation in the hazardous waste and chemical markets” said PegEx CEO Eric Apfelbach. “With the numerous revenue channels and growth opportunities available to us, PegEx needed a strong CRO to help guide the next phase of the company’s growth. We are extremely happy to have someone with Dave’s SaaS experience join the team”.

PegEx, Inc. grew its business over 60% from 2016 to 2018. With its new integrated software solution, aimed at the waste and chemical industries, PegEx is primed to revolutionize the waste disposal and chemical distribution lifecycle, automating the entire process of documenting, transporting, and disposing of waste.

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About PEGEX®
PegEx®, Inc. is a rapidly growing, technology-enabled solutions provider that delivers knowledge, safety, and efficiency to the waste industry via its advanced cloud-based software. The PEGEX® PLATFORM provides a set of productivity modules that accelerate the process of transporting, tracking, and disposing of hazardous waste, with compliance every step of the way. The platform taps extensive rules and data, unique to the waste industry, to enable real-time business and operating decisions. Learn more at www.pegex.com.

Contact:
Eric Apfelbach
President and CEO, PegEx. Inc
Eric.apfelbach@pegex.com
(608) 576-7549

Bachmann Construction and Other Area Businesses Receive Giving Back Awards at Fred Bachmann, Sr., Good for HIM Golf Outing to Promote Men’s Health

Media Contact: Joan Collins Publicity, Inc. (608-222-2899)

Bachmann Construction and Other Area Businesses Receive Giving Back Awards at Fred Bachmann, Sr., Good for HIM Golf Outing to Promote Men’s Health

Al Bachmann, president of Bachmann Construction, Madison, was recently honored for his firm’s sponsorship and involvement in creating an annual golf outing designed to encourage men to get annual physical checkups. Bachmann Construction helped initiate the annual Fred Bachmann Sr., Good for HIM (A Health Initiative for Men) Golf Outing three years ago in partnership with the nonprofit Tomorrow’s Hope, Inc.

Greg Smithback, Bachmann Construction vice president of business development, who chaired the recent golf outing, said many men attending the event had stories to tell about their own health scares or those of their brothers and fathers. The banquet discussion emphasized the need for men to take better care of themselves. The event is in memory of Al Bachmann’s father, Fred Bachmann, who founded the construction firm 65 years ago.

“Our goal is to encourage men to get over being macho and get an annual physical rather than waiting until disaster strikes. National statistics show that 40 per cent of men don’t take medical action until something goes drastically wrong,” Smithback said.

Tomorrow’s Hope, Inc is a Jefferson-based nonprofit that partners with healthcare providers, universities, and state health agencies to have a direct impact on community health outcomes across South Central Wisconsin. Over 21 years the organization has granted more than $4.3 million in support of education, research and local health services. Good for HIM is a men’s health initiative and awareness building campaign aimed at reducing the gap in life expectancy between men and women by urging men to make their health a priority.

For more information: www.tomorrowshope.org or www.goodforhim.org

CEC Appoints Kim Lehrman as New CEO to Focus on Talent & Next-Gen Technology

Hiawatha, IA (Oct. 1, 2019) – CEC, a nationally recognized technology systems integrator in the Midwest, is excited to announce that Kim Lehrman will be leading the organization as CEO, effective Oct. 1, 2019.

Most recently serving as president and chief marketing officer at Hiawatha, IA-based enTouch Wireless, Lehrman is an expert at aligning organizational capabilities with emerging technology opportunities. She excels at examining existing skills to determine how to grow and develop companies from within, as well as how to hire employees with complementary skillsets. She will strengthen CEC by continuing and expanding the company’s culture of trust, accountability, and mutual support for its growing team of 300+.

Based upon her knowledge and 15 years of experience in technology, Lehrman will drive CEC’s support in the changing technology marketplace by building end-to-end product experiences that showcase next-generation solutions to customers. She’ll connect CEC’s product portfolio to emerging business needs while continuing to deliver depth and expertise in communication, collaboration, and security.

Lehrman, a long-time CEC board member, replaces Matt Dlouhy who departed the organization in September. With more than 35 years of success at CEC, Dlouhy led the organization through impressive growth while managing the structural changes needed to support the progress.   

To learn more about CEC, visit www.cecinfo.com. To learn more about Lehrman, visit www.cecinfo.com and select “People.”

About CEC
With offices in the Midwest serving local and national customers, CEC offers solution design, integration, and technical services specializing in audio/video, fire and security, healthcare communications, IT, and two-way communications. Focused on the customer experience, CEC teams partner with clients to understand their businesses, tailor solutions, and plan for future technology needs. To learn more, visit www.cecinfo.com.

Ideas That Evoke Launches Public Affairs Division, Adding to Agency Offerings

IDEAS THAT EVOKE LAUNCHES PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIVISION, ADDING TO AGENCY OFFERINGS

Madison-Based Agency Expands To Offer Scalable Branding, Digital and Public Relations Services

MADISON, WI (September 25, 2019) –– Ideas That Evoke, a nationally recognized leader in branding, public relations and digital services, is launching a public affairs division to service clients in the political, nonprofit and advocacy sectors. Since the company’s inception in 2009, Ideas That Evoke has devoted substantial efforts to statewide nonprofits, advocacy groups and changemakers utilizing our time and expertise to move important issues forward.

The Ideas That Evoke team has over a decade of experience crafting campaigns that amplify messages and accelerate change across market segments. The launch of the public affairs division derives from the desire to continue to support local changemakers and drive results where earned media, digital and social media intersect.

“I started Ideas That Evoke in 2009 because I saw a gap in the marketplace, the formal launch of our public affairs division represents a void, close to home, where we can make a difference. I have no doubt that our Madison team can deliver world-class work for local, regional and state organizations,” said Kelly Ehlers, CEO & Founder of Ideas That Evoke.

Ideas That Evoke works with national and international clients and has been named among Inc 500 and Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company in the US and Wisconsin four years running as well as one of the Top Entrepreneurial Companies in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, two year running. The firm’s founder, Kelly Ehlers, also serves on both Forbes and AdAge Councils where she is a contributor in thought leadership and best practices for marketers around the country.

“Having a deep understanding and experience in digital and public relations strategies that change the narrative, our team offers a local solution for organizations to partner with an award-winning company rooted in- and dedicated to- making a positive impact in Wisconsin,” said Ehlers.

If interested in learning more or working with the advocacy division, please contact Kelly Ehlers kehlers@evokebrands.com or go to: https://www.theevokeagency.com/advocacy.

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About Ideas That Evoke

Ideas That Evoke is a marketing agency headquartered in Madison, WI, with locations in Chicago and Los Angeles. The agency, founded by Kelly Ehlers in 2009, is rooted in solving business challenges through the innovative use of social media, influencer marketing, public relations and disruptive creative. To learn more about the agency offerings, visit: www.TheEvokeAgency.com.