StartingBlock Madison: Apply to the Level Set Program

This program is for you if you are:

• Exploring a business idea
• Building a physical product. Including:
  • Sensors
  • Hardware
  • Robotics
  • Devices
  • Measuring equipment
  • Energy storage
• Exploring any of the following industries:
  • Manufacturing
  • Food, beverage or agriculture
  • Energy / clean tech

Virtual program, Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:30pm

Apply here (Deadline March 29, 2024)

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St. Vincent de Paul: 9th Annual Care Café Fundraising Breakfast for Community Services

CONTACT: Katherine Higgins
(608) 442-7200 x37
khiggins@svdpmadison.org

9th Annual Care Café Fundraising Breakfast for Community Services

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Madison is happy to announce the 9th annual Care Café, a fundraising breakfast for community services, on May 1, 2024 from 7:30 am to 8:30 am at the Alliant Energy Center. Registration, breakfast, and parking are complimentary.

The business community is encouraged to attend and learn about the many programs and services that St. Vincent de Paul — Madison provides to individuals and families in need all throughout Dane County. This year’s fundraising goal is $210,000.

Historically, more than 400 business leaders, government officials, community volunteers, and nonprofit representatives have gathered together to learn about St. Vincent de Paul — Madison programming, impact results, how the organization addresses local needs and challenges, and to celebrate the many accomplishments by the collective community. Business sponsorships are still available. Sponsorship information and attendee registration is at www.svdpmadison.org/care-cafe/

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St. Vincent de Paul — Madison is a membership organization dedicated to helping our neighbors in need. Volunteers conduct in-person home visits with people experiencing financial hardships and offer resources, hope and friendship. St. Vincent de Paul — Madison offers services such as food, prescription medicine, clothing, furniture, household goods, emergency financial assistance, storage lockers and guidance to neighbors in need. Seven St. Vinny’s Thrift Stores across Dane County help fund these services and provide direct charity through a furniture, household goods and clothing voucher program for people living with low incomes. Learn more at https://svdpmadison.org/

UW Health: Opportunity for Businesses to Show Appreciation for Nurses

UW Health partners with Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce to encourage discounts for all community RNs in May 2024

UW Health is proud to partner with the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce to encourage member businesses to consider offering discounts to nurses in our community during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, or throughout the month of May.

Nurses Week poses a unique opportunity for local businesses to show their appreciation for all the highly valued nurses in our community who make a difference in the lives of patients, families and the community, every day. This opportunity would allow chamber member businesses to thank all nurses during this special time.

“UW Health nurses appreciate getting to experience a local business or enjoy a meal at a restaurant in their community. In the past, discounts have encouraged nurses to try new places. Nurses know they are receiving the support of the local community and know they can show their appreciation for this by using the discounts to order food or shop at a new store,” states Kelli Susee, ADN, RN, Chair-Elect of the UW Health Nursing Recognition Council.

If your business is able to offer a discount to nurses from May 6-12 or throughout the month of May, please send your information or questions to: Bethany Steindl, MSN, RN, CPN, UW Health Nurses Week Committee Member and Pediatric Perioperative Services Nurse Manger, at bsteindl@uwhealth.org or 608-890-6834 by Friday, April 19.  UW Health will share the final list of participating businesses on their intra-net. We encourage you to share your discounts on your website to make all community nurses aware of these local discounts.

We hope you consider this opportunity to show your business’s support of community nurses while enjoying some added exposure for your business among thousands of nurses.

Entrepreneur, Award-Winning Actor Danny Trejo to Speak on Reshaping Destiny at Wisconsin Union Directorate Event March 20 

MADISON – Entrepreneur and actor Danny Trejo will share his story of fighting addiction and changing his destiny at Shannon Hall in Memorial Union March 20 at 7 p.m. at a Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) Committee-hosted free lecture.

The event, titled ”Reshaping Destiny: An Evening With Danny Trejo,” will feature a 60-minute moderated Q&A followed by a 30-minute audience Q&A. The event is free, but tickets are required. Current University of Wisconsin-Madison students may register for tickets on Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. Students will require a promo code, which they will receive via email, to acquire their ticket. Any remaining tickets will become available to the general public on Feb. 27 at 2 p.m., with a limit of two tickets per person. Ticket registration for the event will be available here. 

Known for his work in films such as “Machete,” “Heat” and “Spy Kids,” Trejo’s acting career spans over 40 years. The actor has also appeared in iconic TV series such as “Baywatch,” “Breaking Bad” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” and has been a voice actor in films including “Storks” and “The Book of Life.” 

After facing addiction and imprisonment at a young age, Trejo is also recognized for his ongoing advocacy for addiction recovery and sobriety, sharing his personal story in his New York Times-bestselling 2021 autobiography “My Life of Crime, Redemption and Hollywood.” 

In addition to his work on the screen, Trejo started Trejo’s Tacos, a collection of Los Angeles-based restaurants providing inclusive food options, such as gluten-free and vegan, alongside traditional Mexican dishes. He is also the founder of Trejo’s Coffee & Donuts.

Following the opening of his first restaurant in 2016, Trejo authored cookbooks “Trejo’s Tacos: Recipes and Stories from L.A.” and “Trejo’s Cantina: Cocktails, Snacks, and Amazing Non-Alcoholic Drinks from the Heart of Hollywood.”

“Everything good that’s ever happened in my life has come as a direct result of helping someone else and not expecting anything in return,” Trejo said in his autobiography.

The WUD DLS Committee brings engaging and influential people to the UW–Madison campus to encourage thought-provoking conversations. WUD includes 12 committees and six Wisconsin Hoofers clubs that program thousands of events each year.

UW–Madison students interested in becoming a leader of the WUD DLS Committee – or any WUD committee or club – during the 2024-2025 academic year may apply online. WUD student leaders may be eligible for reimbursement of the equivalent of up to 80% of in-state tuition. Applications for WUD directors and summer coordinator positions close March 1.

Patrons can learn more about the upcoming free talk featuring Trejo here.

WPS Health Solutions shares the love in its communities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
DeAnne Boegli
Vice President of Communications
608-512-5754
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

WPS Health Solutions shares the love in its communities
Applications for community support open Feb. 14

MADISON, Wis.—Feb. 15, 2024—WPS Health Solutions opened a new annual funding cycle on Feb. 14 for qualified tax-exempt organizations that support key drivers of social and health equity. The company is focused on giving to groups that have a strong emphasis on the mental health and well-being of people in communities across the country where WPS does business.

The WPS Community Partnerships program offers one-time grants up to $10,000. WPS strongly encourages those seeking support to review the three focus areas and submit applications online at wpshealthsolutions.com/community. Applications for 2024–2025 support may be submitted from Feb. 14 to April 14.

A rotating Community Partnerships Advisory Team made up of employee volunteers will provide equitable funding recommendations based on established evaluation criteria. Community impact dollars and support will be awarded in June.

For more information about the WPS Community Partnerships program, visit wpshealthsolutions.com/community or email partnerships@wpsic.com.

About WPS Health Solutions^®

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions), founded in 1946, is a nationally regarded benefits administrator for a variety of U.S. government programs and a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. WPS Health Solutions serves active-duty and retired military personnel, seniors, individuals, and families in Wisconsin, across the U.S., and around the world. WPS Health Solutions, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, has more than 2,700 employees. Within the enterprise, there are three divisions: WPS Government Business, WPS Health Insurance, and WPS Data Logistics. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

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