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Dane Buy Local Kicks Off Holiday Shopping Season
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Contact: Paula Severson, Executive Director, Dane Buy Local. (608) 729-7342/office •
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Dane Buy Local Kicks Off Holiday Shopping Season
Madison, WI – Dane Buy Local Executive Director Paula Severson and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi will join other local business leaders for a press conference on Tuesday, November 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Oakstone Recreational, 304 Commerce Parkway in Cottage Grove. The event will highlight Dane Buy Local’s Holiday Passport campaign, Small Business Saturday, and the importance of sustaining local business for a vibrant, economically strong community.
“This holiday season, we encourage everyone to support our local businesses by participating in such events as Small Business Saturday and Shop Indie Local,” says Dane County Executive Joe Parisi. “Our small businesses help define Dane County’s culture, and everyone’s support keeps our community vibrant and local economy healthy.”
A 2022 local study done by Civic Economics showed that Dane County independent businesses recirculated 60.7% of revenue back into the local economy versus 30.4% from national chains. The study estimated that a market shift of 10% from chains to independents would retain an estimated $173 million in the local economy.
“Imagine what a 10% shift means for our neighborhoods, schools, and more,” says Severson. “While the campaign is focused on shopping local for the holidays, we also want people to think about choosing local in all of their purchasing decisions. This will have a positive ripple effect in our local economy.”
Dane Buy Local’s Holiday Passport campaign includes over 180 Dane County business participants. When someone spends $10 or more at a local business, they email their receipt to Dane Buy Local to be entered into a drawing. Over 70 gift cards, valued at $25 each, will be given away through December 17, and the campaign is made possible by Bank of Sun Prairie.
“Bank of Sun Prairie is proud to be a presenting sponsor for the Dane Buy Local Holiday Passport and Shop Local Celebration for the fourth year,” says Chief Retail Officer John Loeffler. “We encourage you to support local, independent businesses. They’re the lifeblood of our communities. They support our local events, nonprofits, school fundraisers and provide services vital to our everyday life.” Loeffler continues, “As Bank of Sun Prairie, a locally owned, independent community bank, celebrates the holiday season with our customers and communities, we are thrilled to do our part supporting this vital campaign at such an important time of year.”
For more information, contact Paula Severson at paula@danebuylocal.com or (608) 228-0838, or visit danebuylocal.com.
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Author, Philosopher Jason Stanley to Speak on Mechanics of Propaganda at Wisconsin Union Directorate Event Dec. 14
MADISON – Award-winning author Jason Stanley will speak at the Marquee Cinema in Union South Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. on the mechanics of propaganda as part of the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) Committee’s free lecture lineup.
The event, titled “Shaping Minds, Unveiling Truths: Dr. Jason Stanley on the Mechanics of Propaganda,” will feature a 60-minute facilitated Q&A followed by a 30-minute audience Q&A. No tickets are necessary – admission is free and open to the public, with live captioning and American Sign Language interpreters provided.
Described by historian Heather Ann Thompson as “one of this nation’s most important philosophers,” Stanley is an expert academic on topics including authoritarianism, propaganda, free speech and mass incarceration. The descendant of Holocaust survivors, Stanley is motivated by his family members’ experience to study and unpack injustice in its many forms.
Winner of the 2016 PROSE award in philosophy from the Association of American Publishers, Stanley’s 2015 book “How Propaganda Works” argues propaganda’s necessity, its mechanisms and its importance for liberal democracies around the world.
“Understanding what propaganda is and the mechanism that makes it effective is an essential task for understanding political reality,” Stanley said in his introduction to “How Propaganda Works.”
Stanley’s additional works include “Knowledge and Practical Interests,” “Language in Context,” “Know How” and “How Fascism Works.” He also co-authored the newly published “The Politics of Language.”
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.
Patrons can learn more about the upcoming free talk featuring Jason Stanley here.
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Celebrate the Holiday Season with JNJ Gifts and More
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Black Men Coalition: Join Us in Revitalizing Lives
REVITALIZE 1st Annual Black Tie Fundraiser: We are thrilled to announce our first-ever Black Tie Fundraiser, an event dedicated to raising funds for our BMC Supportive Employment Housing Capital Campaign. This event also serves as a platform to share BMC’s progress on programming and unveil exciting new projects.
We believe this event aligns with the values of our vibrant community and would greatly appreciate your support in spreading the word.
About Black Men Coalition: The Black Men Coalition is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for Black men in Dane County. Through community involvement, mentorship, education, and employment skills development, we aim to create a sense of belonging crucial to social and emotional development.
Our Mission: Our focus is on creating positive outcomes for young Black men by opening doors to various opportunities and promoting positive representation in the community. Members and volunteers contribute resources that enable us to affect change, and our overarching goal is to provide the necessary resources and solutions to influence positive change in the lives of those we serve.
The Challenge: Nationwide, including in our community, there is a growing issue of shortages in skilled workforce and affordable housing. BMC recognizes that the path to achieving our goals is not always linear. Our unique approach involves building a vertically integrated program that adapts to real-life circumstances and has a strong community support system. Addressing basic needs such as income, housing, and transportation lays the foundation for achieving self-sufficiency. BMC’s distinctive approach is to not only address the symptoms, but also to tackle the root cause by supporting the whole person.
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The River Food Pantry: Sponsor or Support the HOPE (Help Other People Eat) Holiday Food Drive
Everyone deserves to enjoy a holiday meal, but not all can afford it in Dane County.
With today’s high cost of living, thousands of our low-income neighbors are being forced to choose between paying bills and buying groceries. Renee is one of our neighbors who is doing everything she can to stay afloat, while also dealing with a serious health condition that has impacted her diet and ability to work. This grandmother of three would love to share a holiday meal with her loved ones, but it’s just too expensive.
You can help. By sponsoring or supporting The River Food Pantry’s HOPE (Help Other People Eat) Holiday Food Drive, you will not only provide nutritious food to fill bellies over the holidays, you will help our food-insecure neighbors celebrate the season in ways that bring hope.
With your HOPE donation or sponsorship, you will help provide a bountiful variety of holiday groceries and freshly prepared holiday meals for a local family in need. Last year, HOPE supporters brought hope, holiday joy, and smiles to nearly 2,000 households, including Renee’s, throughout Thanksgiving and Christmas.
“Thank you for making our Christmas bright with the gift of food at a time when food prices seem unbearable,” said Renee. “Making a holiday meal feels impossible for me. Now at least I can celebrate with my family.”
As the need for food grows in 2023, The River is preparing to serve record numbers this holiday season—the pantry’s busiest time of year. By giving to HOPE, you will help local children, seniors, veterans, and low-income families celebrate the holidays with delicious, quality food that makes the season bright.
To give by check, please mail checks with the word “HOPE” in the memo to: The River Food Pantry, 2201 Darwin Road, Madison, WI 53704
Learn more here: HOPE Holiday Food Drive 2023 | The River Food Pantry