Naviant, Inc. Forms a New Alliance with Jadu to Offer Accessible, Automated, Digital Self-Service to its Customers

VERONA, Wis – U.S; LEICESTER, England – U.K. – October 2nd, 2023 – Naviant, Inc., a leading provider of  Hyland and  ABBYY intelligent automation solutions  has partnered with Jadu, a leading provider of Web Experience Management, portal, eForms, and CRM software. Through the new partnership, the companies will deliver accessible, Section 508-compliant, automated solutions to enable organizations to streamline digital self-service offerings to their customers and constituents.

Jadu builds its software to support accessible design principles and standards to deliver solutions that work for everyone. Web accessibility is an issue that is becoming increasingly more mainstream as large organizations begin to focus on equality and diversity. The US has also seen a sharp increase in the number of lawsuits for failure to meet Section 508 and The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility law, particularly in the education sector, as recently reported by Usablenet.

As a provider of expert consulting services for customers who leverage Hyland OnBase, Naviant will offer Jadu’s web portal and CRM platform, which integrates seamlessly with OnBase and ‘WorkView,’ the low code workflow tool by Hyland. Naviant will also add the full Jadu Digital Platform to its solution suite to offer its other customers.

“We are thrilled to offer the Jadu Platform to our customers,” says Michael Carr, President, and CEO at Naviant. “Being able to offer Jadu’s powerful self-service portal, eForms, and CRM opens up a new level of digital transformation, bringing the ‘Amazon-like experience’ to our customers. The opportunity to offer solutions at a level of accessibility that leads in the digital experience market will open up vast opportunities for our customers and the market.”

“Jadu is on a mission to become the world’s most accessible digital platform, and we’re focused on building alliances with organizations that want to deliver inclusive web experiences,” says Suraj Kika, Founder and CEO at Jadu. “We could not be more excited to be partnering with Naviant, who, with their leading expertise in content services, will offer unique value to organizations wishing to provide automation and self-service to their customers and constituents.”

Jadu will be joining Naviant at the Hyland CommunityLive conference in Las Vegas on October 1st – 5th.

About Naviant

Business processes and solutions that empower better and faster decisions are what we do best. As a nationally recognized intelligent automation solutions integrator and business process consulting organization with over 30 years of experience headquartered in Verona WI, our clients do more with less by streamlining processes and gaining visibility into the information they need to make better decisions. As a long-standing key partner of Hyland, Naviant helps organizations operate more efficiently using Hyland’s OnBase enterprise information platform, Brainware intelligent capture platform, the Hyland Cloud, and Hyland RPA, as well as the ABBYY intelligent capture. Naviant’s “process-first” approach brings focus to the importance of process improvement prior to implementing best-in-class enterprise content management (ECM) solutions and technology. Naviant is a top-tier partner for Hyland’s OnBase, an enterprise information platform for managing content, processes, and cases, that combines ECM, case management, business process management (BPM), records management, compliance, and capture functionality on a single platform.  To learn more about Naviant, visit Naviant.com.

About Jadu

Jadu has over 20 years of experience digitally transforming hundreds of government, education and private sector organizations around the world.  With offices in the UK, North America and Australia, Jadu is a leading global provider of accessible web experiences, specializing in low code, CRM, accessible websites (CMS) and online forms, customer case management for the enterprise and expert digital design services. Millions of users use Jadu to access important digital services every day.  Jadu focuses on using technology to connect communities and empower effective self-service. Their expert team continues to deliver solutions to transform the way the public sector delivers services to communities, focusing on low-code platforms and tools, accessibility, automation, and user-centered design.  By providing the foundation of many accessible, responsive and award-winning websites and digital transformation projects, Jadu helps to improve processes, service delivery, and saves companies valuable time and money to be invested in other vital services – that help citizens, students and staff. For more information, please visit Jadu.net, and follow its accounts on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

Bank of Sun Prairie Launches New Financial Education Program for Sun Prairie High School Students Across Three Area High Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 4, 2023

Contact: Jimmy Kauffman, President and CEO,
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Bank of Sun Prairie
608.837.4511 ● jimmy.kauffman@bankofsunprairie.com
www.bankofsunprairie.com

Bank of Sun Prairie Launches New Financial Education Program for Sun Prairie High School Students Across Three Area High Schools
Sun Prairie East, Sun Prairie West, Prairie Phoenix Academy Adopting New Curriculum

Sun Prairie, Wis.— Bank of Sun Prairie today announced the launch of EVERFI: Financial Literacy, a new personal finance education program for high school students in grades nine to 12 at Sun Prairie East, Sun Prairie West, and Prairie Phoenix Academy. The course has been made available through Bank of Sun Prairie’s relationship with EVERFI from Blackbaud, the leader in powering social impact through education.

EVERFI: Financial Literacy teaches high school students how to make smart financial choices that promote financial well-being over their lifetime. The program features an interactive learning platform designed specifically to translate complex financial concepts like understanding a pay stub or completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form and introduces the basic financial literacy skills needed as high-school students transition into adulthood. According to EVERFI, 71 percent of teens agree students should receive financial education in schools.

“In working with students, teachers, and advisors through the ACCEL Academy, Bank of Sun Prairie learned high school students were demanding formal education on financial topics. The students conducted extensive market research and hand selected EVERFI: FinLit as their curriculum of choice,” shared Jimmy Kauffman, Bank of Sun Prairie’s president and CEO. “And because of our priority focus on financial literacy, we immediately knew we were the right partner to bring this critical financial education to Sun Prairie Area School District.”

Through a series of interactive lessons, EVERFI: Financial Literacy helps students develop actionable strategies for managing their finances. The robust course library covers a number of topic areas, including income and employment, budgeting, credit and debit cards, and financing higher education. The seven-module course immerses students in real-life financial scenarios and allows them to move at their own pace through the lessons, providing bite-sized instructional animations that make the topics approachable and relatable.

“Understanding your finances and making sound financial decisions is key to a strong future, but many people don’t know where to turn to get the information they need in a way that is age-appropriate and easily understandable,” said EVERFI Co-Founder and President Ray Martinez.”

By laying the foundation for financial literacy at a pivotal age, students will be prepared with the skills needed to enter the new economy and make a smooth transition into adulthood.”

The platform offers detailed data and reporting allowing teachers to uniquely track progress and performance of every student and see real-time data on student performance, while the technology aggregates crucial data on hours of learning completed and knowledge gains.

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In-person interviews in the classroom are possible.

ABOUT EVERFI from Blackbaud 

EVERFI from Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is an international technology company driving social impact through education to address the most challenging issues affecting society ranging from financial wellness to mental health to workplace conduct and other critical topics. Founded in 2008, EVERFI’s Impact-as-a-Service™ solution and digital educational content have reached more than 45 million learners globally. In 2020, the company was recognized as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company and was featured on Fortune Magazine’s Impact 20 List. The company was also named to the 2021 GSV EdTech 150, a list of the most transformative growth companies in digital learning. Blackbaud acquired EVERFI in December 2021. To learn more about EVERFI, please visit everfi.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X/Twitter @EVERFI.

About Bank of Sun Prairie

Bank of Sun Prairie is a locally owned, full-service community bank with $719 million in assets and five branches in Sun Prairie and Cottage Grove, Wis. Its mission is to be trusted advisor for families, businesses and communities offering a complete range of services, while delivering fair returns for stockholders. Member FDIC. Equal Opportunity Lender.

Summit Credit Union’s Co-Op Connection Takes Place on Oct. 7

Madison-based financial cooperative celebrates local co-ops

Media Invite: If you wish to attend the Co-Op Connection event, contact Jason Waller at 608 698 5948 or Jason.Waller@summitcreditunion.com for photo or filming opportunities and interviews.

• When: Saturday, Oct. 7, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.
• Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, next to the Dane County Farmers’ Market

MADISON, Wis.— Summit Credit Union’s twelfth Co-op Connection will take place on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, next to the Dane County Farmers’ Market on Saturday, Oct. 7, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Many Wisconsin cooperatives will take part in the event to celebrate the movement.

“We are honored to host the Co-op Connection event again this year,” said Summit Credit Union CEO & President Kim Sponem. “Our cooperative structure is what sets credit unions apart and this event is a great way to collaborate and show our community what Wisconsin cooperatives have to offer.” 

Co-op Connection is hosted by Summit Credit Union and sponsored by the Willy Street Co‐op, The Wisconsin Credit Union League, UW Center for Cooperatives and Wisconsin Farmers Union. It offers a variety of family-fun activities and prize drawings from participating co-ops. There will be representatives from a variety of sectors joining us this year, including grocery, farming, housing, interpreter and co-op education organizations. 

This event promotes cooperative principle number six: cooperation among co-ops. It also allows the public to discover and learn about cooperatives in their community, our common guiding principles, and the benefits of co-op membership. It also provides an opportunity for the co-ops to develop strong and lasting relationships with one another.

Summit Credit Union Background
Established in 1935, Summit Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative. Summit holds $6.6 billion in assets and has more than 250,000 members and 941 employees across 56 locations throughout south-central and southeastern Wisconsin. Since 2002, Kim Sponem has been CEO & President of Summit Credit Union, formerly known as CUNA Credit Union/Great Wisconsin Credit Union.    

Recognized for its excellence in employee engagement, in 2021, 2022 and 2023 Summit was named both a Top Workplace in the USA by Top Workplaces USA and a Top Workplace in the Madison area by the Wisconsin State Journal. In 2023 it has added a Top Workplace award in Milwaukee by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  

For more information, visit www.summitcreditunion.com or call 608-243-5000 or 800-236-5560.   

For additional media information, visit https://www.summitcreditunion.com/about-summit/press-room or follow Summit on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Wisconsin Union Theater: Black Arts Matter Festival Returns with a Range of Events, Including Art, Comedy, Poetry and Music Nov. 8-12 in Madison

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 3, 2023   

Contact Information:
Shauna Breneman, Communications Director
Email: sbreneman@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-8862

READ RELEASE ONLINE: union.wisc.edu/about/news/bam-festival-2023

BLACK ARTS MATTER FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH A RANGE OF EVENTS, INCLUDING ART, COMEDY, POETRY AND MUSIC, NOV. 8-12 IN MADISON

MADISON – The annual Black Arts Matter (BAM) Festival returns for a fourth year to Madison, Wisconsin, Nov. 8-12. The BAM Festival will include live music, visual art, stand-up comedy, a vendor market, and a poetry slam competition featuring slam champions from across the United States.

University of Wisconsin–Madison alumna and award-winning poet, actor and artist Shasparay founded the BAM Festival in 2019 and continues to serve as its artistic director. She co-produces and co-presents the BAM Festival with the Wisconsin Union Theater (WUT).

The full lineup includes:

Nov. 8:

• A public welcome reception with DJ Femme Noir, 5:30 p.m. in the Shannon Sunset Lounge at Memorial Union
• Viewing of “Apologetically BLK” exhibition by Mawhyah Milton, 6 p.m. in the Class of 1925 Gallery at Memorial Union, presented by the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Art Committee in collaboration with Shasparay and WUT
• Artist talk with Milton, moderated by Shasparay, 7:00 p.m. in the Play Circle at Memorial Union

Nov. 9:

• Comedy by Emmy-winning comedian Jerrod Carmichael, who has hosted “Saturday Night Live” and the 80th Golden Globes, has three HBO comedy specials and stars in this year’s Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion winner, “Poor Things,”9 p.m. in Shannon Hall at Memorial Union

Nov. 10:

• All-Star Poetry Slam featuring more than a dozen of the country’s top poets, 7:30 p.m. in Shannon Hall at Memorial Union

Nov. 11:

• Live music by New Orleans-based, GRAMMY-nominated R&B band Tank and the Bangas, 7:30 p.m. in Shannon Hall at Memorial Union

Nov. 12:

• The Black Arts Matter Youth Talent Competition, 2 p.m. at Madison Youth Arts (MYArts)
• BAM Art Market, an art and vendor market, 11 a.m. at MYArts

New BAM events include a gallery exhibition, featuring the artist who created BAM’s visuals; a youth talent competition; the BAM Art Market; and the welcome reception where the community is invited to kick off the celebration and try this year’s signature beverage, BAMalicious, which will have a non-alcoholic option and be available in Shannon Sunset Lounge prior to most of the BAM Festival events taking place in Shannon Hall.

The cornerstone of BAM is its poetry slam competition. The All-Star Poetry Slam will consist of three rounds, eliminating half of the poets in each round before a final champion is chosen. Shasparay and WUT will provide additional details at union.wisc.edu/bamfestival closer to the Festival’s start. First, second, and third-place winners will receive cash prizes, and the winner of the slam will open for the Festival headliner, Tank and the Bangas, the following evening.

“The festival is packed this year,” Shasparay said. “We have a mix of local and world-renowned talent that are being brought together in celebration of Black arts and creativity. I am particularly excited to engage youth artists and have a vendor market.”

Shasparay founded the BAM Festival while earning her undergraduate degree in theatre from UW–Madison. She created the festival after identifying a lack of Black arts awareness and platforms in Madison, Wisconsin. Shasparay has a master’s degree from the UW–Madison Wisconsin School of Business and is globally recognized for her performance art, including ranking fourth at the 2022 Womxn of the World Poetry Slam. She has been featured on Button Poetry, in the Huffington Post, and on BuzzFeed. She is currently playing Gilda in “The Wiz” at an arts venue in Madison.

WUT first partnered with Shasparay in 2020 as part of WUT’s commitment to celebrating arts and culture that highlight and uplift diverse identities, stories, and voices with the intention of creating an equitable and inclusive place for all who engage with the Theater, the Wisconsin Union, and UW–Madison.

“This year’s Black Arts Matter Festival combines visual art, comedy, poetry, spoken word, and music,” WUT Director Elizabeth Snodgrass said. “The performing and visual arts are some of the best ways to express ourselves – sometimes the only way – and the artists featured in this year’s Festival have so much to say and share. Every night is a ‘don’t miss.’”

The BAM Festival is part of the WUT 2023-24 season of what’s next now in performing arts, which features dance, international music, jazz, and chamber music.

The BAM Festival is made possible in part with support from the Wisconsin Union, the Wisconsin Alumni Association, the Evjue Foundation, Dane Arts, the Madison Arts Commission, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Division of the Arts.

Patrons can save 20% on WUT season events through subscriptions, including the brand-new build-your-own subscription options of three to five events for 15% off or six or more events for a 20% discount.

Patrons can purchase tickets to the BAM Festival and other WUT events online, at the Memorial Union Box Office, or by phone at (608) 265-2787.

Patrons can learn more about the BAM Festival and purchase tickets to Festival events at union.wisc.edu/bamfestival.

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About the Wisconsin Union Theater

For more than 80 years, the Wisconsin Union Theater has served as a center for cultural activity in the heart of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. The Theater hosts performances in multiple locations, including Memorial Union, and has an extensive history of remarkable performances. The Wisconsin Union Theater is committed to social justice and works to create an equitable, diverse, and inclusive place for all who engage with the Theater’s programming, events, and activities. The Wisconsin Union Theater is part of the Wisconsin Union, a membership organization that blends study and leisure to create unique out-of-classroom opportunities. Learn more: union.wisc.edu/wisconsin-union-theater.

About the Wisconsin Union Directorate Performing Arts Committee

The Wisconsin Union Directorate Performing Arts Committee is part of the Wisconsin Union’s leadership development program for UW–Madison students and supports the Wisconsin Union Theater’s mission of serving students through the performing arts. By helping to program the Theater’s annual season of performing arts presentations, the students learn about program curation, relationship-building, marketing, communications, budgeting, and production. Learn more: union.wisc.edu/get-involved/wud/performing-arts.

StartingBlock Madison: Meet the Madworks Fall 2023 Cohort!

We’re thrilled to introduce the 8 companies in this Fall’s Madworks Cohort. The Madworks Accelerator is a 11-week program, comprising tailored mentorship and building governance acumen. The program is industry agnostic. In addition to connecting companies to entrepreneurial leaders in the community, we ensure that these organizations obtain a foundation in legal compliance, quality board management skills, and financial knowledge.

Meet The Companies

• 1Director / Rianne Lund – All-inclusive software suite for funeral homes to manage their business and allow families to make funeral arrangements from the comfort of their own home.
• Figgy / Rachel Neill & Chris Roepe – Creators of kids play couches that are fun, high quality, safe, and sustainable.
• NOVII CPA / Victoria Thayer – Outsourced accounting solutions, financial preparation services, tax planning and tax preparation, and CFO services.
• Petphoria / Grace Wang – Modern lifestyle brand for pets and their people. Offering a wide variety of premium products for your pet – from delicious dog treats to trendy dog toys.
• Redfox AI / Nick Myers – Voice-activated AI that verbally facilitates and troubleshoots home diagnostics and medical devices helping manufacturers and providers be there at the point of care.
• Soul Mobility / Troy Tesmer – Mobility solutions for the physically challenged to support their independence and well being. The initial product, Power-Flex, wil convert a manual wheelchair to a power chair quickly and with no tools.
• Snow Scholars / Jake Piekarski – Affordable and personable residential snow removal company that employs college students at several college towns throughout the Midwest.
• Spraycision / Dervis Gursoy – Designs and manufactures advanced level sensor systems for orchard sprayers that automatically control nozzles to reduce the chemicals, fuel and water usage and to provide eco-friendly solutions in spray applications.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Access to over $1M in prizes and benefits
• $6,500 in grant funding per participating team
• 1 year membership to StartingBlock (24×7 access), with an exclusive space at StartingBlock dedicated to Madworks companies
• Access to StartingBlock member benefits, including 90% discount on Hubspot CRM
• Regular access to Madworks & StartingBlock staff and connections to their network of mentors and experts