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Kraus-Anderson completes $21 million renovation to the middle and high school in Ladysmith, Wis.
LADYSMITH, Wis. (June 2024) – The Madison office of Kraus-Anderson (KA) has completed a $21 renovation to the middle and high school in Ladysmith, Wis., located at 1700 Edgewood Ave. East.
Designed by Bray Architects, the 150,000-square-foot project at the combined school features a 10,131-square-foot gym addition with a connecting corridor to the existing school, a new 1,000- bleacher-seat grandstand, press box and 40 additional parking spaces. The project also contains a new patio, media center, classroom improvements, and 46,129 square feet of renovations including building systems replacements, safety and security upgrades, roof replacements and ADA improvements.
Construction began in March of 2023.
KA continues to lead the field of regional education construction projects and is currently ranked 20th in the nation in the construction of K-12 facilities by Building Design and Construction magazine. Over the past five years, KA has completed over $1 billion in K-12 projects. KA’s comprehensive school construction services include facility analysis and budget approaches, leading to informed and successful referendum initiatives.
About Kraus-Anderson Companies
Established in 1897, Kraus-Anderson (www.krausanderson.com) is an integrated construction management and real estate development enterprise working independently and in collaboration with a family of companies and services, including facilities assessment, K-12 pre-referendum planning, strategic facility planning, sustainability and insurance operations. Kraus-Anderson, an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. and has regional offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wis., Fargo and Bismarck, N.D., Duluth, Bemidji and Rochester Minn. and Phoenix, Ariz.
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Aaron Anderson Joins Lake Ridge Bank as Treasury Management Business Development Officer
Bank Increases Support for Local Businesses, Non-profits, and Municipalities
May 22, 2024 (MADISON, Wis.) – Aaron Anderson has joined Lake Ridge Bank as Treasury Management Business Development Officer. With nearly 13 years of experience as a banker in the Madison-area market, Anderson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in growing the financial strength of our region. As someone who has lived and worked in Dane County his entire life, Anderson brings a dedication to improving all aspects of life in our local communities.
“We are excited to add Aaron to our Treasury Management team to improve our ability to service the specific needs of clients who help our communities reach their full potential,” says Sam Huntington, Senior Vice President and leader of the bank’s Treasury Management group. “Local businesses and non-profit organizations have unique financial challenges and deserve tailored attention and expertise. We are thrilled to dedicate such a high-caliber banker to this important role.”
Lake Ridge Bank’s Treasury Management Team helps business clients achieve efficient cash management processes in a safe and secure banking environment, establishing payment solutions, fraud protection, secure deposits, and expanded merchant services.
If your organization would like more information on how Lake Ridge Bank can support your financial success, contact Aaron at aanderson@lakeridge.bank.
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Lake Ridge Bank’s mission is to “build prosperous communities, one relationship at a time.” For more than 100 years, this has meant getting to know each of our clients to offer personalized services to meet their specific financial goals. Lake Ridge Bank offers a full line of financial products and services. We focus on offering products and services to make your banking easy. Our business banking and mortgage lenders are trusted leaders in their field with the expertise to provide the right loan at the best rate possible for our clients. As a community bank, we are dedicated to reinvesting in, and making our communities great places to live, work and raise a family. Visit lakeridge.bank to learn more about how we can help you.
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For additional information, please contact Mark Schellpfeffer at mschellpfeffer@lakeridge.bank.
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CG Schmidt Welcomes New Madison Office Team Members
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Novii CPA: Victoria Thayer Receives 2024 Outstanding Young CPA Award
Victoria Thayer, Founder & President of Novii CPA, was named 1 of the 6 CPAs (Certified Public Accountants) to win the 2024 AICPA Outstanding Young CPA Award.
Announced June 3rd, 2024, The AICPA Outstanding Young CPA Award honors a young CPA who personifies an unwavering commitment as demonstrated through successful practices, involvement in and contributions for the interest of the accounting profession.
Victoria Thayer is an immigrant from Venezuela who came to study in the United States and found a passion in accounting.
“This honor marks the pinnacle of my career, showing what we can achieve beyond our perceived limits,” Thayer said. “It’s a shared victory inspiring growth and contribution to our field.”
Thayer founded Novii CPA 1 year ago and has grown the company from nothing to dozens of clients and 8 employees today. Not forgetting about her background, Thayer volunteers her time to numerous organizations such as Affordable Dental Care, Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce and the WICPA.
For more information, visit: https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/video/aicpa-outstanding-young-cpa-award.