AC Hotel Madison Hiring Groups & Meetings Coordinator

If you are passionate about providing exceptional service and are committed to being the best at what you do, then we would be honored to have you on our team!  North Central Group has become one of America’s foremost developers, owners, and operators of premium, select service and extended-stay hotels throughout the Midwest and Arizona.  We invite you to apply to this open position and look forward to your help in shaping our company’s future and sharing in our ongoing success.

North Central Group is excited to announce that we are in the process of building a brand new AC by Marriott in Downtown Madison, WI!  We are currently looking for a Groups and Meetings Coordinator to join our team and work at this new hotel!

As a Groups and Meetings Coordinator, you will be responsible for securing and maintaining corporate and leisure relationships with an emphasis on group bookings to increase the hotel’s occupancy and revenue.

Responsibilities Include:

• Making daily contact to potential hotel customers via in-person visits, telephone calls and written correspondence

• Assisting with internet prospecting and brand website opportunities

• Ensuring that all functions/groups are adhered to according to contracts

• Coordinating with front desk staff and management the check-in procedures and room assignments for hotel groups upon their arrival date to ensure contract terms and requests are met

• Acting as the onsite contact for daily and weekly hotel meeting room functions ensuring all their needs and requirements have been met

• Assisting the Food and Beverage staff with room refreshes, serving lunch, and room turns

Groups and Meetings Coordinator Job Requirements:

• Flexible team player who takes pride in what he/she does and enjoys brightening the day of our hotel guests

• Previous sales experience will be considered a plus

Groups and Meetings Coordinator Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Hospitality and guest focus

• Strong attention to detail

• Reliability and honesty

• Planning and organizing

• Teamwork

Benefits and Perks of being a Groups and Meetings Coordinator!

• A company culture that focuses on its people

• Fun, supportive work environment

• Opportunity for a professional career path

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance

• 401K

• Earned time off Vacation

• Anniversary day off with pay each year!

• Healthy lifestyle monthly reimbursement

• Hotel room discounts nationwide

*Benefits and perks may be subject to plan waiting periods and eligibility criteria*

Qualified applicants must be able to complete a pre-employment drug test, background check and reference checks.

If this position seems like a great career opportunity, please click the “Apply Now” button to begin the application process.  North Central Group is committed to providing exceptional service and making a real difference in the lives of others. Let us start with yours!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

James Rubin Joins the Park Bank Business Banking Team

Park Bank is pleased to announce that James Rubin has joined Park Bank as a Small Business Banker. As a former business owner with nearly ten years of experience in the banking industry, Rubin provides solid knowledge on running successful businesses. Rubin joins the small business banking team, a new service provided by Park Bank. In keeping with Park Bank’s commitment to serving and volunteering in the community, Rubin actively serves as president of the Rubin for Kids organization, which provides scholarships and grants to Dane County youth based on need and achievement. Rubin will be located at the Park Bank Hilldale-University Avenue branch at 4050 University Ave., and can be reached at (608) 819-2402 or at jrubin@parkbank.com. For more information on Park Bank’s business products and services, go to https://www.parkbank.com/business-banking.

 

 

 

Sara Kekula Promoted to Account Executive at M3 Insurance

Madison, WI – Sara Kekula was recently promoted to Account Executive at M3 Insurance. Specializing in property and casualty insurance for the senior living and social services industry, Sara works with her clients to customize insurance and risk management solutions based on their current and future business needs.

Sara earned a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Marquette University in 2010.  She joined the M3’s senior living and social services team in November of 2012 as a Support Specialist and soon became an Account Manager. She was promoted to Senior Account Manager in February 2016 and served in that role until this, most recent, promotion.  Sara’s focus on senior living and social services has provided her with valuable industry insight which she will draw on and continue to develop as she serves and counsels her clients.

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About M3

M3 Insurance offers insight, advice and strategies to help clients manage risk, purchase insurance and provide employee benefits. We are committed to being experts in both the products we represent and the industries we serve. Our people advance M3’s competitive advantage in the marketplace, and our focus on community builds better places to live and work. M3 is consistently ranked a top 100 broker in America.

Chamber VP Named to DCI’s “40 Under 40” List Recognizing Economic Development Success

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Feb. 1, 2017)

Contact: Erik Greenfield, Communications Manager, 608-443-1952 (office), 608-669-7884 (cell)

MADISON – The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced today that Chamber Vice President Kevin Little has been named as one of the Development Counsellors International (DCI) “40 Under 40” for 2017. The list is comprised of 40 people from across North America who have achieved success in economic development before turning 40 years old.

Little is the third person from Wisconsin to make the biennial list, following then-City of Madison Alder Scott Resnick in 2013 for spearheading just the second open data ordinance in the nation and Kenosha Area Business Alliance President Todd Battle in 2015 for his role in bringing in 4,000 jobs, $800 million in capital investment, and seven million square feet of development to the Kenosha area within the prior two years.

“The people chosen by the selection committee represent a bright future for the economic development world,” said DCI President Andy Levine. “They are a new breed of results-driven place makers. We’re very pleased to see Kevin Little among the winners.”

“This honor shows the depth of talent we have in our organization and validates the work the Chamber is doing to drive economic growth in Greater Madison,” said Chamber President Zach Brandon. “From initiatives like Accelerate Madison and HealthTech Capitol to programming our annual Pressure Chamber pitch competition, Kevin has been a vital asset to the Chamber’s efforts to accelerate business growth for our members, attract world-class talent to our community and position Greater Madison for sustained success.”

In his role as Chamber Vice President, Little leads the Chamber’s external relations, including its political advocacy, economic development, communications, programming and events. He has also served as the Chamber’s Director of Public Policy and Managing Director of Economic Development.

“It is an honor to be named to this list, but the work being recognized is really a tribute to a lot of people – from our incredible Chamber staff to our leadership and community partners,” Little said. “There is an overused expression that economic development is a team sport, but it’s true. We have a lot of collaboration and momentum going on right now in our community, and I am proud to be a part of it.”

DCI officially announced the winners Monday night at an awards ceremony during the International Economic Development Council Leadership Summit in Jacksonville and will feature an in-depth profile of each on its website during 2017.

Considered the leader in marketing places, DCI specializes in economic development and tourism marketing.  The agency has worked for more than 400 cities, regions, states and countries since it was established in New York City in 1960. www.aboutdci.com

For more information on DCI’s 40 Under 40 winners, visit www.aboutdci.com/40under40.

About the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce:
The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business with nearly 1,300 organizations – ranging from one-person shops to corporations with more than 10,000 employees – working to bring the Greater Madison area to its full potential. The Greater Madison region is a leader in innovation. From cutting-edge technologies to distinctive retail shops to inventive services and products, our members vary greatly but are united by the region’s entrepreneurial spirit. More information can be found at greatermadisonchamber.com.

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Gretchen Flueckiger Joins M3 as Account Executive

Gretchen Flueckiger recently joined M3 Insurance as an Account Executive. Specializing in employee benefits, Gretchen oversees and manages benefit compliance, strategy, design, and implementation for employers of all sizes nationwide. Gretchen also specializes in Service Contract Act consulting and advising for government contractors including strategic planning and management oversight.

Gretchen is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Wisconsin. She holds her life and health insurance licenses in Illinois and Wisconsin. Gretchen also has her FINRA Series 6 and is currently enrolled in the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist program through the International Foundation and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.  Gretchen volunteers at Camp HOPE for Kids and supports the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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About M3

M3 Insurance offers insight, advice and strategies to help clients manage risk, purchase insurance and provide employee benefits. We are committed to being experts in both the products we represent and the industries we serve. Our people advance M3’s competitive advantage in the marketplace, and our focus on community builds better places to live and work. M3 is consistently ranked a top 100 broker in America.

Visit www.m3ins.com for more information.