Goodwill SCWI to Host Online “Cost-Zoom” Contest

David Johnson
Communications Coordinator
djohnson@goodwillscwi.org
608-438-7775

October 7, 2020

Goodwill SCWI to Host Online “Cost-Zoom” Contest

Madison, WI – The countdown to Halloween has started! While things will look a little different this year, people are still excited about the spookiest holiday of the year.

In the spirit of having a safe Halloween celebration, Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin is holding an online “Cost-Zoom” contest. Just take a photo of your best look from items purchased at Goodwill and post it on our Facebook or Instagram page for a chance to win a shopping spree at Goodwill! Go to our home page for more information on the contest.

We think this would make a great segment for your morning show or newspaper. A member of our Goodwill staff is available for interviews and can provide b-roll or photos if needed.

Finding just the right costume this year doesn’t have to be difficult, even during a pandemic. Thrift stores like Goodwill have long been identified as a great resource for shoppers to find everything needed to create a unique and creative look. Whether gathering for a backyard party or a Zoom celebration with family and friends, Goodwill has everything needed for a unique, one-of-a-kind look.

Our Halloween shop-within-a-shop are open in all 13 retail locations including our newest store in downtown Verona. Shoppers are encouraged to shop early and celebrate all season long!

Remember, shopping at Goodwill is about getting more than a great deal, it’s also about making a difference in the community by supporting our mission! The dollars spent in our retail stores help fund job training and employment services for individuals with disabilities.

About Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin

Goodwill SCWI is a local nonprofit operating 13 stores in the South Central region. The stores exist as the economic engine for Goodwill’s mission services, providing career guidance, supported employment and residential services to people with disabilities, mental health concerns and other barriers to employment and independent living.

Goodman Center to open registration for annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive

PRESS RELEASE, for immediate release 

Contact:
Amie Hoag, Asst. Dir. of Communications
Goodman Community Center
149 Waubesa Street | Madison, WI 53704
920-737-2445 | amie@goodmancenter.org 

Goodman Center to open registration for annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive
The Center is expecting higher demand this year than any year before 

Madison, WI  Oct. 6, 2020 – The Goodman Community Center has announced the registration period for their annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive: Oct. 12-23. This will be the 32nd year that the Center has provided the fixings for families to make full Thanksgiving meals at home, and they’ve set their goal at 4,000 meals distributed this year. 

“We’re expecting demand to be higher this year than any other year before, so we’ve set a goal of 4,000 meals,” said GCC Food Pantry Coordinator Francesca Frisque. “Though families probably won’t be able to gather in the large groups they’re used to, we hope these meals will bring them a little comfort and familiarity in these unprecedented times.” 

The Goodman Center’s Fritz Food Pantry saw a 300% increase in demand in the weeks following the coronavirus coming to Wisconsin, and that demand has not slowed down in the months that followed. Second Harvest Food Bank, which serves food pantries across the country, issued a report that predicted a 60% increase in food insecurity nationwide.  

“We’re seeing a lot of new faces at the pantry each week, people who never thought they’d need to use a service like ours,” said Frisque. “We have every reason to believe more people will be in need of help this season, and we’ll need our community to help us achieve this lofty goal.” 

Community members who would like to help can make financial donations online at goodmancenter.org, host a food drive or volunteer to help with food sorting and distribution. Find more information at goodmancenter.org/thanksgiving.

How to register for a basket: 

Registration is open to Dane County residents from Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 23. 

• Register online: goodmancenter.org/thanksgiving 
• Register by phone: 608-204-8018, Mon. – Fri., 12:30 – 6pm.  

How to help: 

• Host a food drive (in person or virtual): GCC has provided photos, posters, grocery lists and helpful tips to make your drive successful. Downloadable files are available on their website: goodmancenter.org/thanksgiving. 
• Make a financial gift: Funds raised are used to purchase turkeys, perishable items and items needed to completely fill baskets. Donate online at goodmancenter.org/donate 
• Volunteer your time: Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Contact GCC Volunteer Manager Mai Lor Yang for more information: mailor@goodmandenter.org or 608-204-8056. 

About the Goodman Community Center 

The Goodman Community Center is the largest community center in Dane County. The center offers many programs to strengthen the lives of preschoolers through teens, meals and social activities for older adults, a food pantry, a gymnasium and fitness center, catering services and community space. For more information about the Center, visit goodmancenter.org. 

Find Goodman Community Center on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

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Thysse Partners with Arch Electric for Solar Roof Install

Innovation Meets Sustainability as Thysse Expands Renewables

[Oregon, WI] – Thysse, a 3rd generation and family-owned Oregon business, is best known for generating innovative brand solutions while serving the local community. The company completed a move to a new campus in the Oregon Business Park in July, increasing services and capacity to better serve clients and prepare for the future. That future also includes an eye toward sustainability and renewable energy. Thysse began working with Legacy Solar Cooperative last year to find a way to replace as much as half of their conventional electricity with clean power. After being awarded a USDA Rural Energy for America Program grant, the company partnered with co-op member Arch Electric – headquartered in Plymouth with service across much of the state – to install bi-facial panels.

“Thysse is always looking for ways to innovate in our business. We’re already using the most energy-efficient printing technology, so it was natural to look to more sustainable measures for the new building as well,” said Jason Thysse, company president. “We’re proud to take this step toward offsetting our emissions footprint and produce our own clean power.”

“We’re thrilled to partner with Thysse and help realize their goal of adopting clean energy to power its operations,” said Arch Electric President Ed Zinthefer. “Arch is committed to continue investing in our state and delivering a quality product as we expand renewable energy in Wisconsin. Our thanks to Thysse and Legacy Solar Cooperative for making this project happen.”

Thysse’s rooftop will house a solar array of 850 bi-facial, photo-voltaic ‘pv’ panels. The system is expected to produce approximately 350,000 kW hours annually, sequestering more than half a million pounds of CO2 every year, the equivalent of planting over 6,500 trees. Bi-facial panels represent a recent development in the solar industry, generating power both directly from the sun and indirectly from reflected light. With this refinement, panels produce 10-20 percent more power and shed snow faster in the winter.

About Thysse

Thysse is an ever-evolving company built by three generations of visual communication specialists. We like to say Thysse is “Where you go with your brand” and provide innovative solutions to back up that statement. We are a design, printing, specialty graphics, and manufacturing company at our core, but we also offer imagination and the tools to customize your project to find the right solution every time.

We believe the story your brand tells is as important as the materials it is printed on, and we’re here to help you think through every step of your project, be it direct mail, catalog, fleet vehicles, apparel, signage, or environmental wayfinding. Give us a call and see where your brand can go with us.

To stay up to date with what’s happening at Thysse, visit www.thysse.com.

About Arch

Electric Arch Electric, Inc. – recently named a 2020 Top Solar Contractor – is a Sheboygan County, Wisconsin-based electrical contractor specializing in solar and related fields such as energy storage systems, EV charging, utility solar, residential and commercial/industrial solar and storage, along with operations and maintenance services. Today, Arch is considered the largest vertical provider of solar in Wisconsin. Its mission is to educate, inspire, and empower current and future generations to choose a clean, sustainable form of energy.

About Legacy Solar Cooperative

Legacy Solar Co-op is a Wisconsin-based, member-owned cooperative providing solar and energy efficiency products and services. Our goal is to bring people together to support local and statewide solar and other clean energy initiatives. We believe that the future of our planet depends on taking action now. The “Legacy” in Legacy Solar Co-op refers to the endurance of the solar projects we support, which will last for four decades or more. It’s also a reference to the collective contribution we make toward a clean, renewable energy supply for our communities.

WPS Health Solutions’ Arise Health Plan changes name to WPS Health Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
DeAnne Boegli
Vice President of Communications
608-977-7343
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

WPS Health Solutions’ Arise Health Plan changes name to WPS Health Plan

MADISON, Wis.—Sept. 18, 2020—Beginning Oct. 1, Arise Health Plan will have a new name, logo, and web address. Arise Health Plan is being rebranded as WPS Health Plan.

“We are excited to change our name from Arise Health Plan to WPS Health Plan,” said Jeremy Ott, Vice President, WPS Health Insurance Economics.  “As we bring our brand more closely under the flagship WPS umbrella, we remain committed to providing exceptional products and customer service.”

WPS’ tradition of Wisconsin-based service remains steadfast. WPS Health Plan will continue to provide the same innovative, high-value health plans as well as top-quality health care through its network of doctors, clinics, and hospitals.

Bringing WPS to the forefront is a unified brand strategy to align WPS Health Plan to the rich history and long reputation of ethics and integrity that WPS offers.

“For nearly 75 years, we have served veterans, seniors, individuals, families, and businesses so that customers can get the health care they need at a price they can afford,” Ott said.

WPS Health Plan, Inc. is a legal, for-profit corporate entity that has the certificate of authority to sell insurance and an HMO license in the state of Wisconsin. It also maintains accreditation with the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), which is required to sell on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace. WPS Health Plan is powered by WPS Health Insurance. Consumers will continue to see the WPS Health Insurance name as well as newly branded WPS Health Plan.

About WPS Health Solutions

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions) is a nationally regarded government contractor and a leading Wisconsin not-for-profit health insurer. The WPS Health Insurance division offers affordable health plans and benefits administration. The WPS Government Health Administrators division administers Part A and B Medicare benefits for millions of seniors in multiple states, and the WPS Military and Veterans Health division serves millions more members who are active in the U.S. military, veterans, and their families. Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation has been based in Madison, Wis., for nearly 75 years. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

Suttle-Straus Announces Webinar on Omnichannel Marketing Campaigns

Suttle-Straus, a commercial printing and marketing services provider in Waunakee, is hosting a complimentary webinar titled “Your Back-to-Business Omnichannel Marketing Campaign.”

The Suttle-Straus team has been strategizing and putting together new solutions to help you get “back to business” for the end of the year. Join us for an exciting webinar where you can learn how to easily execute an omnichannel marketing campaign combining direct mail, email, social media and web retargeting for accelerated results!

Our new Connected Mail solution brings you the benefits of integrating direct mail with digital marketing without big spends in time or money. The result is 23-46% higher response over direct mail alone.

Learn about the 7 technologies you can add on to your direct mail in one streamlined omnichannel campaign package. All channels will play off of one another to create a marketing powerhouse at one of the most cost-effective price points on the market to deliver results. Your back-to-business campaign includes:

1. Mail Tracking
2. Informed Delivery Emails
3. Social Media Follow Up Retargeting
4. Google Ad Follow-Up Retargeting
5. Social Matching to Facebook and Instagram Profiles
6. Call Tracking and Recording
7. Lead Match

Want your website to work harder for you through the end of 2020? We’ll also show you how you can create a mailing list from your website visitors to create a retargeting mailing list, without them having to take any action or give you their contact information so you can follow up with customers that have shown interest.

We’ll track and report on all of the above through a transparent dashboard so you can see firsthand your marketing dollars at work – accelerating your response, customer engagement and business.

Join us for this free 45-minute webinar to see how you can use the new Suttle-Straus Connected Mail service to increase brand awareness and conversion in the most cost-effective way possible to accelerate your 4th quarter results. Only 100 spots are available, you don’t want to miss this!

Your Back-to-Business Omnichannel Marketing Campaign
Speaker: The Suttle-Straus Direct Mail Team
Date/Time: Sept 24, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
Cost: Complimentary
Register here: https://www.suttle-straus.com/backtobusiness

About Suttle-Straus (www.suttle-straus.com)
Suttle-Straus provides comprehensive marketing solutions including creative design, mailing, fulfillment, distribution, displays, signage, promotional products, conventional and digital printing. Our S4 Marketing Resource Center print-on-demand technology advances the execution speed of local marketing for distributed networks. Through long-term, collaborative client partnerships, Suttle-Straus delivers marketing solutions that help our customers win.