John Larsen named President of Alliant Energy Corporation

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Media contact: Scott Reigstad  (608) 458-3145

Investor Relations contact: Susan Gille  (608) 458-3956

John Larsen named President of Alliant Energy Corporation

Robert Durian promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

MADISON, Wis. – December 11, 2017 – Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE:LNT) has named Senior Vice President John Larsen to the role of President, effective January 1, 2018. This position has been held by Patricia Kampling, who will continue to lead the company as Chairman and CEO.

“John makes a difference with his impactful leadership and clear vision for the future,” said Kampling. “His deep experience and strong industry relationships help position Alliant Energy to grow and meet the evolving needs of our customers and communities.”

John joined the company in 1988 as an Electrical Engineer after receiving his degree at the University of North Dakota. He held a variety of leadership roles, and in 2004, he was promoted to Vice President. In 2010, John was named Senior Vice President – Generation. At that time, he also became President of Wisconsin Power and Light Company, a role he will continue.

In 2015, John took on a new role: creating and overseeing the company’s Business Development area. He has taken charge of creating an engine for growth to reduce customer costs, develop new energy solutions and enhance shareowner value. As President, John will take on new responsibilities – including the Technology and Strategic Planning functions – which will help Alliant Energy respond more rapidly to opportunities and deliver greater value to customers.

“We have an exceptional team at Alliant Energy, and I feel privileged to play a greater part in leading them to even higher levels of success,” said Larsen. “I appreciate this opportunity and look forward to shaping a bright energy future for those we serve.”

Also on January 1, 2018, Robert Durian will be promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Robert has been with the company since 1992. He was named Controller in 2010, Chief Accounting Officer in 2011, Vice President in 2015, Treasurer in 2016 and Chief Financial Officer a year ago. Robert is a CPA and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Northern Iowa and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

A complete listing of company executives and their biographies is available online at alliantenergy.com/executives.

Alliant Energy Corporation (NYSE: LNT), headquartered in Madison, Wis., provides regulated electric and natural gas service to 960,000 electric and 410,000 natural gas customers across Iowa and Wisconsin. Alliant Energy’s mission is to deliver the energy solutions and exceptional service customers and communities count on – safely, efficiently and responsibly. Interstate Power and Light Company and Wisconsin Power and Light Company are Alliant Energy’s two public utility subsidiaries. Alliant Energy Corporation is a component of the S&P 500. For more information, visit alliantenergy.com.

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It’s a Hat Trick for Tingalls Graphic Design: Leading Regional Design Firm Voted Madison’s Top Website Development Company for Third Consecutive Year

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Date: 12/5/2017

It’s a Hat Trick for Tingalls Graphic Design: Leading Regional Design Firm Voted Madison’s Top Website Development Company for Third Consecutive Year

For the third year in a row, local Madison business leaders have voted Tingalls Graphic Design the area’s best website development company in InBusiness Magazine’s 2017 Executive Choice Awards. The firm also took top honors in the same category in 2015 and 2016. Winners are chosen by fill-in-the-blank majority vote by Madison executives, business owners and decision makers, having achieved top-of-mind awareness in the business community and representing the best of the best in local professional services.

Tingalls Graphic Design, under the leadership of Owner and Creative Director Tara Ingalls, achieved another major milestone in 2017: During their 17^th year in business, the firm celebrated serving its 1,000^th client. “At the end of the day, happy clients are what make the work we do so fulfilling,” said Ingalls. “Of course these milestones and accolades are wonderful, but my company wouldn’t be where it is today without the support and referrals from satisfied clients.”

One such happy client is Andy Abelman, General Manager of the Fluno Center on the UW-Madison campus. “Our website needs to convey the full scope of our offerings at the Fluno Center, as well as how we connect with the campus community. As I had already hired Tingalls to spearhead our print marketing efforts and felt confident they would do great work on the website,” he said. “Their expertise helped guide the process efficiently and in a way that was in line with our vision and our brand. We’re thrilled with the custom, user-friendly website Tingalls delivered and continues to maintain and update for us. When I receive calls from clients, competitors and business associates asking if I can share who did our website, I’m more than happy to compliment and recommend Tingalls.”

The entire Tingalls team would like to extend a big thank you to all their colleagues who voted in the Executive Choice Awards.

A portion of Tingalls’ website development portfolio can be viewed online at www.tingalls.com.

For additional information, contact:

Tara Ingalls, Owner, Tingalls Graphic Design, LLC
office: 608-268-5525    cell: 608-225-5525
2939 S Fish Hatchery Rd, Ste 100, Madison, WI 53711
tara@tingalls.com     www.tingalls.com

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For the 11th Year in a Row, CEC Makes SCN Magazine’s Top 50 List

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For the 11^th Year in a Row, CEC Makes SCN Magazine’s Top 50 List

Since 2006, CEC has been named to Systems Contractor News’ Top 50 Systems Integrators list, which ranks projected systems integration revenue

Hiawatha, IA (Dec. 4, 2017) – CEC, a nationally recognized systems and technology integrator based in Hiawatha, IA, is excited to announce that, for the 11^th consecutive year, it has been named to the SCN Top 50 Systems Integrators List. Of the 50 companies on the list, CEC is also the longest-running integration firm recognized across the country.

Every year, SCN identifies 50 U.S. integration firms that go above and beyond to set the standard for other integrators. Ranked by projected AV systems integration revenue, the list is a compilation of audiovisual integrators that demonstrated business stability, financial responsibility, and growth in 2017. This year, CEC placed at No. 35 on the list – up two spots from last year’s rank of No. 37.

AV is just one of the many technology integration solutions CEC offers. IT, safety and security, structured cabling, and two-way communications systems can all be integrated with AV solutions to improve safety, efficiency, productivity, and profits.

“Not only are we proud to be part of this list for the 11^th year in a row,” says Matt Dlouhy, CEO at CEC, “but we’re just as proud of the fact that we’ve been in business for more than seven decades. For 71 years, CEC has been dedicated to improving the customer experience. As the industry and our clients’ needs change, so do we – which is how we thrive.”

“The industry as a whole has grown considerably from last year, with a projected $4.27 billion in commercial AV installation revenue,” says SCN Editor Megan A. Dutta. “That’s an increase of about 12 percent year-over-year from last year’s projections of $3.82 billion.”

View the entire SCN Top 50 list here.

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About CEC

With offices in the Midwest serving local and national customers, CEC offers solution design, integration, and technical services specializing in audio/video, safety and security, IT, structured cabling, and two-way communications. Focused on the customer experience, CEC teams partner with clients to understand their business, tailor solutions, and plan for future technology needs. To learn more, visit www.cecinfo.com or call 800-377-0721.

For more information:

Melissa Henderson, Director, Marketing and Business Development

mhenderson@cecinfo.com

319-294-9000

Madison Ballet Artistic Director W. Earle Smith Says Goodbye After The 2017-18 Season

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November 30, 2017

Contact: Gretchen Bourg, General Manager, Madison Ballet

Phone: 608-210-1672 direct, 608-358-9596 cell

Email: gretchen@madisonballet.org

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Madison Ballet Artistic Director W. Earle Smith Says Goodbye After The 2017-18 Season

Leaving behind a 19-year legacy, Madison Ballet Artistic Director W. Earle Smith announced he will leave the organization at the end of the 2017-2018 performance season. Smith was a prolific director and choreographer for Madison Ballet and is leaving to pursue personal projects.

“I will be forever grateful for the opportunities that I have had with Madison Ballet,” says Smith. “I will cherish the wonderful time working with students and professional dancers during my tenure and will hold Madison Ballet near and dear to my heart. I am excited about the new adventures that lie ahead.”

Smith began his tenure at Madison Ballet in 1999 and quickly envisioned more for the organization, expanding its educational programs, as well as the performance season. Under Smith’s leadership, Madison Ballet’s operating budget grew from approximately $250,000 to $1.1 million.

In 2005, Smith opened the School of Madison Ballet (SMB), a highly respected school that currently enrolls over 400 children and adults annually. Additionally, SMB established Madison’s first all-male boy’s ballet class, as well as the city’s first pre-professional program. This program was created to provide training opportunities for dancers seeking a professional career.

One of Smith’s most visible accomplishments has been the formation of a Madison-based professional ballet company. The company, comprised of almost 20 dancers, forms the artistic core of the organization, playing lead roles in performances, the school, and outreach programs.

Smith choreographed over 25 new works for Madison Ballet’s repertoire, including five full-length ballets. His high-flying Peter Pan was an instant family favorite, and his rock ballet, Dracula, garnered such critical and box office success that it helped the company gain a foothold in the touring circuit. Overseeing the company’s annual performances of The Nutcracker, this beloved Madison production has been seen by over 200,000 people since Smith took the helm.

Smith’s reputation in the dance community allowed Madison Ballet to acquire the rights to several ballets by George Balanchine—founding Artistic Director of New York City Ballet and widely considered a 20th century master. Adding these ballets to Madison Ballet’s repertoire is a testament to Smith’s artistic leadership. Through Smith’s innovative work, Madison Ballet has evolved into an organization with a strong regional presence and a national reputation for excellence.

Earle Smith’s dedication to the development of the students and professional company of Madison Ballet “has been inspirational,” remarks board president Robert Cottingham. “I have been honored to work with him and to be associated with the many wonderful productions he has brought to the stage. On behalf of the Board of Directors of Madison Ballet, we congratulate Earle on his achievements and wish him much success in the future. His contributions to this organization will be felt long after he is gone, and we will continue to uphold Madison Ballet’s commitment to bringing professional ballet to the greater Madison community.”

W. Earle Smith will remain with Madison Ballet through the 2017-18 Season, which includes three productions: The Nutcracker (Dec 9-26, 2017), She (Feb 2-3, 2018) and Rise (March 30-31, 2018). The board of directors will conduct a search for the next Artistic Director.

Smith sees a bright future for Madison Ballet. “So many people over the years have contributed to the success of Madison Ballet.” He notes, “I have had the privilege of working with many talented dancers, faculty, musicians, volunteers, board members, production, and administrative staff. It is always the heroes on stage, backstage, and behind the scenes that make a performing arts organization great.”

ABOUT MADISON BALLET

Founded in 1981, Madison Ballet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts organization based, led by Artistic Director W. Earle Smith. Its mission is to promote appreciation of and access to ballet by providing training and performing opportunities through public performances and educational initiatives.

Now in its 36th year, Madison Ballet is the second-largest dance organization in Wisconsin. Over 12,000 people attend Madison Ballet’s original production of The Nutcracker each year. In addition, Madison Ballet presents a varied repertoire of other performances each season, from intimate mixed-bill programs to elaborate full-length productions.

Community outreach programs such as Madison Ballet: Offstage & Personal and Behind the Curtains bring the magic of Madison Ballet to both the young and young-at-heart, providing new perspectives on this timeless art form.

The School of Madison Ballet (SMB) opened in September 2005 and has become one of the most highly respected dance education programs in the Midwest. SMB provides classes and pre-professional training for over 400 students from children to adults. Alumni of the school and studio company have gone on to prestigious companies and schools, such as Sacramento Ballet, Miami City Ballet, School of American Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet School, and Ballet Chicago.

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