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.

Madison Ballet Announces Generous $20,000 Challenge Grant Campaign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Gretchen Bourg, General Manager, 608.210.1672 or gbourg@madisonballet.org
June 12, 2017

Madison Ballet Announces Generous $20,000 Challenge Grant Campaign

(Madison, WI) Madison Ballet is delighted to announce it has been awarded a $20,000 matching challenge grant by an anonymous Madison couple. The grant, given in support of Madison Ballet’s 2017/18 Season Programming and Outreach, will match dollar-for-dollar, up to $20,000, all contributions from supporters who donate on or before July 31, 2017.

As the organization gears up for its 2017/18 Season, General Manager Gretchen Bourg and Development Director Alicia Kopp, announced the generous pledge.

Artistic Director W. Earle Smith is thrilled at the news. “Everything that Madison Ballet brings to the community is made possible by our loyal supporters. Whether it’s engaging children in the love of dance, bringing professional ballets to tens of thousands of area residents each year, or fostering the work of emerging choreographers, our donors make it possible for us to produce world-class performances and educational programs right in our back yard.”

Adds Bourg, “We are very grateful to our anonymous donors for investing in our company in a way that encourages others to deepen their support.”

Now entering its 36th season, Madison Ballet is best known for producing the city’s most dazzling holiday performance, The Nutcracker in Overture Hall, The show features Madison Ballet resident company of professional dancers alongside over 130 local students and adults. Madison Ballet also operates the highly regarded School of Madison Ballet on Madison’s west side and has several well-established outreach programs, such as Movement in Your World (a partnership with the Dane County Parent Council Head Start classrooms) and a robust Master Class series for local dancers.

For more information, visit madisonballet.org. To donate, visit madisonballet.org/donate.

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45 WI Charities Awarded $1,000 each from Old National Bank

Old National Contact:

Media Relations, Andrea Finck: 608-354-0893

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 12, 2017

Old National Bank awards $45,000 to Wisconsin Non-Profits as part of the recent Choose Your Charity Giveaway

• Community members voted for favorite charities to receive donations
• $1,000 is awarded to the non-profit with the most votes at each Wisconsin branch
• Complete listing of the winning charities included

Madison, Wisc. (June 12, 2017) – Thanks to the community voting, 45 Wisconsin-based charitable organizations will each receive $1,000 from Old National Bank. Over a six-week period, individuals could vote online or in a Wisconsin Old National Bank branch for their favorite charity. The non-profit with the most votes at each Wisconsin banking center is receiving $1,000 as the winner of the Choose Your Charity Giveaway.

“Giving back to the community is at the heart of all we do at Old National,” said Len Devaisher, Wisconsin Region CEO. “The Choose Your Charity Giveaway provides a mechanism to support many local organizations within the Greater Wisconsin community and is just one way we put our values into action. Besides providing financial support, Old National associates provided more than 100,000 hours of volunteer service to more than 2,000 community organizations in 2016. Every associate is provided paid time off to volunteer in the community and we taught financial education programs that reached over 17,000 people last year.”

Winners by banking center are listed below.

About Old National

Old National Bancorp (NASDAQ: ONB), the holding company of Old National Bank, is the largest financial services holding company headquartered in Indiana. With $14.9 billion in assets, it ranks among the top 100 banking companies in the U.S. and has been recognized as a World’s Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years. Since its founding in Evansville in 1834, Old National Bank has focused on community banking by building long-term, highly valued partnerships with clients. Today, Old National’s footprint includes Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Wisconsin. In addition to providing extensive services in retail and commercial banking, Old National offers comprehensive wealth management, investments and brokerage services. For more information and financial data, please visit Investor Relations at oldnational.com.

AM Solutions Hires New Account Executive

AM Solutions announced today the addition of Brian Conkle to their expanding sales team as an Account Executive.  Brian brings an extensive sales and customer service experience to the company.  Having previously worked for PG Display as a Sales Manager, Kelvyn Press as an Account Manager and Daily Herald Media Group as a Territory Account Manager, Brian has been assessing customer needs while providing print and marketing solutions for a variety of customers from multiple Fortune 500 companies and regional organizations to local clients.

“I’m very excited about the addition of Brian to our sales team.” States Fred Schulze, VP of Sales and Customer Care. “His professionalism, excellent communication skills and strong commitment to customer care will certainly benefit our customers.”

Justin Johnson Joins CG Schmidt as a Project Manager

Justin Johnson of Lodi, Wisconsin joins the CG Schmidt team as a Project Manager. Justin is joining the company with an extensive background in construction management.