Capitol Bank Strengthens Commitment to Employee Satisfaction with New HR Leadership

Capitol Bank is excited to announce the appointment of JoAnna Vanderpoel as AVP/Director of Human Resources. Her arrival marks a significant step in the Bank’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that every employee feels supported, valued, and fulfilled in their role. JoAnna will play a crucial role in fostering an environment where professional growth, well-being, and job satisfaction are central to the employee experience.

At Capitol Bank, we believe that happy and engaged employees are key to delivering outstanding service to our customers. JoAnna’s role will focus on enhancing the employee journey—from onboarding to career development—ensuring that every team member has access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed and grow within the organization.

“Capitol Bank is built on the belief that our people are our greatest asset,” said Ami Myrland, President & CFO of Capitol Bank. “JoAnna’s leadership in HR will help us continue to cultivate a workplace where employees feel heard, appreciated, and empowered to achieve their best. Her passion for people and strategic thinking aligns perfectly with our commitment to creating a workplace centered on employee well-being.”

Capitol Bank’s dedication to employee satisfaction is evident through its strong culture of inclusion, recognition, and support. By regularly seeking employee feedback, offering professional development opportunities, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance, the Bank continues to foster an environment where employees can thrive personally and professionally.

JoAnna’s strong background in human resources will help Capitol Bank deepen its focus on nurturing a positive workplace culture that not only attracts top talent but also retains and grows that talent through ongoing support and development.

About Capitol Bank: Capitol Bank, locally owned and operated, is committed to serving the communities in which we live, work, and do business. We are proud of the partnerships we have established with organizations, businesses, and individuals in the Greater Madison area. Our philosophy of community support is demonstrated at the corporate level, as well as in the time and energy our employees devote to our community each year. Capitol Bank is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

Immigration and Family Law Attorney Maryam Ghayyad Joins DeWitt’s Madison Office

GREEN BAY | MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – Today DeWitt LLP law firm announced attorney Maryam Ghayyad joined its Immigration and Family Law practice group in the firm’s Madison office. 

Ghayyad specializes in immigration and family law. Her immigration practice involves both employment-based and family-based cases. Her family law specialization includes divorce cases, paternity matters, custody and placement of minor children, grandparents’ rights, and post-judgment issues that impact families. 

As a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Ghayyad is able to stay current with ever-changing immigration law. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she has delivered speeches to students about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in both Madison and Janesville, Wisconsin. Her volunteer work at the Family Law Assistance Clinic as a bilingual attorney helps address the needs of family law litigants. 

Prior to DeWitt, she served as partner at another law firm in Madison. The esteemed attorney was recognized as an “Up and Coming Lawyer” by the Wisconsin Law Journal in 2018.

In 2012, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School and received the Bercovici Prize for Jurisprudence/Legal Philosophy which recognizes graduates who excel in the study of jurisprudence and legal philosophy. Ghayyad also earned an undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from UW-Madison in 2005.

About DeWitt

Founded in 1903, DeWitt LLP is one of the ten largest law firms based in Wisconsin, with an additional presence in Minnesota. It has more than 130 attorneys practicing in Green Bay, Madison and Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Minneapolis, Minnesota and has the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes. DeWitt is known for its work in a variety of legal areas including family law, background screening, business law, employee stock ownership plans, employee benefits, intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, construction litigation, employment relations, environmental, estate planning, family business, litigation, real estate, tax law, and more. Additional information is available at dewittllp.com.

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Joey’s Song benefit concert becoming 4-day music festival

Joey’s Song is turning its annual Madison benefit concert into a four-day music festival called FreezingMan.

The festival, like the yearly shows, will feature Know-It-All Boyfriends, which includes Butch Vig from the band Garbage.

FreezingMan will be held Jan. 8-11 at The Sylvee and the Majestic Theatre. Tickets are on sale now. The benefit concert has always sold out, organizers said. General admission tickets cost $32.50 to $50 per show.

Other artists include Portugal. The Man, Kenny Hoopla, Letters to Cleo, and Silversun Pickups. Members of Cheap Trick, the Bangles and The Go-Go’s also are scheduled to perform.

The festival will culminate with “The Big Show,” where about 50 musicians are expected to take the stage together at The Sylvee.

Read more from the Wisconsin State Journal

NVNG Investment Advisors to Host 2nd Annual +Venture North Conference

Event to unite corporate leaders and VCs, foster strategic collaboration

(September 5, 2024) Madison, WI – Madison-based NVNG Investment Advisors will be holding its 2nd annual +Venture North conference on September 26 at Milwaukee Tool headquarters in Milwaukee.  This exclusive event is designed to empower corporate leaders and innovators with the insights and connections needed to drive continued economic growth in the region through strategic collaboration between venture capital and corporations.

This year’s conference will bring together leading venture capitalists and venture fund managers from across the nation, alongside Wisconsin’s top innovators, corporations, and organizations. The program is crafted to address the needs of the region’s largest industries, providing a unique platform for corporate leaders to gain actionable insights into the latest trends and investment opportunities.

The day-long conference will feature sessions including:

The Future of Advanced Manufacturing
A New Industrial Base – Navigating Investments in Aerospace & Defense
The Intersection of Energy, Power & Digital Innovation
Escaping Pilot Purgatory: Selling Into the Enterprise
Leveraging Federal Grants in Making Wisconsin a BioHealth Tech Hub

This is an opportunity for corporations to explore how they can harness the power of venture capital to fuel growth, stay ahead of industry shifts, and build lasting partnerships. The event will feature perspectives from venture capitalists, corporate innovators, successful founders, and leading organizations that are shaping the future of their industries.

Last year’s successful inaugural event sold out, so corporate leaders and innovators interested in attending +Venture North 2024 are encouraged to secure invitations by visiting NVNGIA.com/venture/venture-north-2024/, selecting “I Am Interested in Attending,” and filling out the form.

For a complete list of sessions and speakers/panelists, visit NVNGIA.com/venture/venture-north-2024/.

Madison Symphony Orchestra: 24/25 Organ Season

Single tickets for all Organ concerts are available now, only through the Overture Center Box Office! Or, save 20% off single ticket prices when you subscribe to all four concerts for $80-$128! Subscriptions for new and renewing subscribers are available through Friday, September 20.

The 20th anniversary season of the Overture Concert Organ is going to be one of the most exciting to date! In October, we open with a solo organ concert by Paul Jacobs, a Grammy-award winner and my former Juilliard professor. Lyyra, a new all-female vocal ensemble created by the Voces8 Foundation, and I will perform together in November. In February, I’m thrilled to present a collaborative concert with the great tenor Limmie Pulliam for his return to the Overture stage. We close the season in April with An Empire Brass Celebration, featuring former alumni of the world-famous brass group, with works for organ and brass that were performed by the group over many decades. We will also debut the world premiere of a commissioned work written in celebration of the 20th by one of their former members and UW–Madison trombone professor, Mark Hetzler. I can’t wait to celebrate 20 years of the Overture Concert Organ with you all next season!

— Greg Zelek, Principal Organist and Elaine and Nicholas Mischler Curator of the Overture Concert Organ

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