Ideas That Evoke® Hosts Third Annual Social Media Day to Support Local Non-Profit Organization

IDEAS THAT EVOKE® HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL SOCIAL MEDIA DAY TO SUPPORT LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Leading Marketing Agency Uses Social Media to Raise Awareness in Local Community

MADISON, WI (JUNE 2017) – Ideas That Evoke® – the 4th fastest growing company in Wisconsin – will host the capital city’s third annual Social Media Day celebration on Thursday, June 29. The social media and PR agency has partnered with The Road Home Dane County, a non-profit organization serving local families transitioning out of homelessness. Originally launched by media platform Mashable, Social Media Day was created as a way to recognize and celebrate social media’s positive impact on global communication.

“Giving back to the Madison community is core to our agency’s mission, and the Ideas That Evoke team is eager to take Social Media Day to the next level this year,” said Kelly Ehlers, President and Founder of Ideas That Evoke. “By utilizing our social media and PR expertise, we hope to bring the community together for the third annual Social Media Day Madison, and raise funds for an incredible organization, The Road Home.”

After meeting last year’s fundraising goal of $5,000, the agency has taken their commitment to the nonprofit even further by working with The Road Home as a gratis client to increase awareness of the organization’s mission to provide opportunities for homeless children and their families. A shared vision and commitment to the local community make this year’s Social Media Day partnership the perfect opportunity to showcase how social media can unite the local community for a common cause.

This year’s Social Media Day charitable event will be held from 5:30PM – 7:00PM at the new AC Hotel Madison Downtown location. Guests are encouraged to participate in a raffle with prizes from several local businesses and enjoy signature craft cocktails from the AC Lounge. In addition to ticket sales, $2 of each specialty drink served that evening will be donated. All proceeds from Social Media Day Madison will go towards purchasing furniture for families in need through The Road Home.

For information about Social Media Day Madison or to purchase tickets to this year’s celebration, please visit the event page on Facebook. To learn more about The Road Home or how you can contribute to the organization’s mission, visit http://trhome.org/. 

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About Ideas That Evoke®
Ideas That Evoke, a social media, digital and PR agency located in Madison, Wis., was recently named the #325th Fastest Growing Private Company in America 4th Fastest Growing Company in WI by Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5,000 List. The agency, founded by Kelly Ehlers in 2009, is rooted in solving business challenges through the innovative use of social media, influencer marketing and disruptive creative. To learn more about Ideas That Evoke®, visit www.IdeasThatEvoke.com, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

MSCR Executive Director to Retire

June 19, 2017

For Immediate Release

Contact: Nicole Graper at ngraper@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-204-3017 or Sharon Neylon atsneylon@madison.k12.wi.us or 608-204-3036

MSCR Executive Director to Retire

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) Executive Director Lucy Chaffin is retiring on Friday, June 23 after 21 years of service. MSCR, a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District, offers a variety of recreation programs for all ages at more than 150 locations.

During her tenure, Chaffin lead the department from 34,000 annual enrollments to more than 117,000. She has worked to implement these initiatives and accomplishments:

• Moved MSCR offices to MSCR Hoyt Building on Regent Street – establishing a multi-facet recreation facility.
• Launched MSCR Community Learning Centers, securing more than $15 million in grants, that are used for afterschool learning & enrichment in Madison schools.
• Established Middle School Youth Resource Centers, High School
  ​Intramural Sports Leagues and other programs.
• Oversaw the opening of these recreation facilities — MSCR Odana, MSCR Allied Learning Center, MSCR East, MSCR Meadowood, Warner Park Community Recreation Center and the Elements Welcome Center at the Kennedy School Forest.
• Developed the non-profit Friends of MSCR that sustains the work of MSCR with over $300,000 in grants to MSCR projects and programs annually.
• Rolled out FIT2GO van, a mobile community fitness program.

Chaffin has nearly 40 years experience as a recreation and park professional working in the states of Oregon, Alaska, and Iowa before coming to Madison.

According to Phillip Duffy, President, Friends of MSCR Board, “Lucy’s leadership has been instrumental to the success of the Friends’ ability to raise money and provide grants we have supported over the past thirteen years. Lucy initiated the Friends of MSCR which has provided thousands of dollars to support community recreation and services.”

MSCR, a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District, is Madison’s public recreation resource serving the community since 1926. Programs include adventure, arts & enrichment, camps, childcare, fitness, sports, swimming, afterschool and more.  Please go to www.mscr.org or call 608-204-3000 for more information.

Midwest Home Care Announces Move

Midwest Home Care is excited to announce its plans to move from 2800 Royal Avenue to 4916 East Broadway, Suite A, in Madison, WI on June 30th.  With additional space to accommodate our organizational growth, we will be able to better provide employees with the tools they need to continue to grow successfully in their career as a caregiver.  In addition, it will also allow space for collaborative efforts within the organization or outside the organization. The new office is located in the Facility Gateway Corporation building, approximately 4 miles from our current location, just down the road from the Stoughton Road Park and Ride.  The office will be temporarily closed from June 30-July 3 to accommodate our move.  We will re-open for business on July 5th at the new location.

Natalie Droessler Named New Client Services Director for ITS Compliance, Inc.

Experience in Management and Software Leads to New Role for Wisconsin Native

Madison, WI – Growth is a regular occurrence at ITS Compliance, Inc (ITS). That said, it is not without care, measure, and control. A part of that is the recent addition of a new staff member.

ITS recently added Natalie Droessler to their team as the new Director of Client Services.

“I am pleased to announce the addition of Natalie Droessler.  Natalie’s role as Director of Client Services is to help move us forward by organizing our processes, infrastructure, and people so that Client Services runs efficiently and delivers high value solutions to our clients,” said Kim Brunner, VP of Client Services.

In addition to being the direct supervisor of the Client Services department managers, Natalie will be facilitating the creation and implementation of best business practices that promote the long-term vision of ITS Compliance, Inc.
“Natalie’s career, to date, has included 13 years working with software with 10 years in management.  She has experience managing fast growth within a company – which will be immensely helpful as we navigate through and out of some of the challenges we face today,” added Kim Brunner.

Natalie also brings experience and skills in the areas of project management, data analysis, database management, customer relations, and strategic planning.

She was born in Wisconsin and lives on a farm near Black Earth.  She and her family (husband and 2 kids) raise chickens.  She loves Madison and likes to run and participate in triathlons.

ITS is pleased to welcome Natalie to the team.
 

About ITS Compliance
ITS Compliance, Inc. – headquartered in Madison, WI – provides outsourced compliance services to owners and operators of truck fleets. The company’s cloud-based solutions address the fuel tax reporting, safety services, and asset management needs of its customers. For over 30 years, ITS Compliance has helped private fleets, for-hire carriers, and third party logistics companies comply with federal, state, and local regulations to reduce costs and mitigate risks.
 
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Latino Chamber Of Commerce of Dane County Board of Directors Approves Latino Professionals Association as an Independent Organization

June 15, 2017

For Immediate Release

Media Contact:  Jana Moore

Jana.moore@lccmadison.org

Dr. Nestor Rodriguez

information@lpamadison.org

Latino Chamber Of Commerce of Dane County Board of Directors Approves Latino Professionals Association as an Independent Organization

The Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County (LCC) is pleased to announce the board approval of the Latino Professionals Association of Greater Madison (LPA) as an independent organization.  LPA born out of the Latino Chamber of Commerce was formed to enhance the lives of Latino professionals through community engagement and professional development.

“Recognizing a real need to develop Latino professionals, the Board of Directors of the LCC originally created LPA, under the LCC umbrella, in 2013” said Juan José López, LCC Vice President. At its inception, LPA had 55 members. At the end of 2016, their membership exceeded 200 members. He adds, “This is a logical next step.”

LPA President Tania Ibarra noted, “The vision of LPA is to cultivate a community that inspires, develops, and empowers Latino Professionals to achieve success. In the past year, we have developed the LPA Excel Building Capacity Model in order to implement our mission. The model has four pillars: 1) leadership development, 2) career growth, 3) civic and public engagement and 4) personal enrichment.”

“We are excited for this ensuing phase of LPA”, stated Jessica Cavazos, Executive Director of the Latino Chamber. “More so now, with the growing population of Latinos in Wisconsin– the importance of cultivating the next generation of our workforce through professional development and career growth is important.”  As independent organizations, it will be LCC’s mission to continue empowering and collaborating with organizations that build and strengthen the communities we serve and impact.”

Dr. Nestor Rodriguez, VP of Programs for the LPA, states “The LPA independence allows the Chamber and the LPA to focus on their respective missions and through their collective impact improve Latino economic growth.”

Founded in 2013, The Latino Professionals Association vision is to cultivate a community that inspires, develops, empowers Latino Professionals to pursue success.  The Latino Professionals Association mission is to enhance and recognize the lives of Latino Professionals through leadership development, professional growth, public and civic engagement and personal enrichment.

Founded in 2003, the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County is a non-profit organization that represents the Latino and non-Latino business community in the greater Madison area to assist and promote the interests of its members and community through advocacy and programs that make an overall impact to Dane County’s economic growth.