CEC Launches New Website Design for an Improved Customer Experience

Hiawatha, IA (April 5, 2017) – CEC (Communications Engineering Company), a nationally recognized systems and technology integrator with locations in the Midwest, has launched a new website design at www.cecinfo.com, along with a new tagline: “The Experience Matters.”

To improve the customer experience and offer free education resources, the new design offers quick, easy access to essential technology information for CEC clients and technology decision makers.

The website redesign also reflects the customer-focused changes that CEC has made over the past year. In January 2016, the company announced a realignment that focuses on technology suites instead of one large company structure. One general manager oversees each of the five technology suites: audio/video (AV), IT, safety and security, structured cabling, and two-way communications. Newly created enterprise service groups offer client support through CEC’s Customer Support Center (CSC) and Project Management Office (PMO).

“By offering intuitive access to CEC’s solutions and services, along with many continuously updated industry resources, the CEC experience now extends to our website,” said Melissa Henderson, director of marketing, CEC. “We know that ‘The Experience Matters’ every time a client or potential customer interacts with us, and that includes the online experience as well.”

With new technology content that is consistently updated, CEC’s website redesign serves as a one-stop resource for sharing pertinent industry information, including white papers, case studies, B2B articles, and more. The website also provides helpful information about CEC’s technology solutions and partners, news, and events, as well as customer spotlights that showcase how technology can be used to solve a variety of business challenges.

About CEC
With offices in the Midwest to serve local and national customers, CEC offers solution design, integration, and technical services specializing in audio/video, IT, safety and security, structured cabling, and two-way communications. Focused on the customer experience, CEC partners with clients to understand their businesses, tailor solutions, and plan for future technology needs. CEC has eight offices across the Iowa and Wisconsin metro areas: Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, Des Moines, Dubuque, Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, Quad Cities, and Waterloo. To learn more, visit www.cecinfo.com.

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For more information:

Melissa Henderson, Director of Marketing and Business Development

mhenderson@cecinfo.com or 319-294-9000

Study Features Madison As Place of Industry and Innovation, Highlights Impact of Research on Economic Growth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 4, 2017)

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

MADISON – Today the Atlantic Council released a new report, “Keeping America’s Innovative Edge,” that provides a strategic framework for reinvigorating innovation in America and includes policy recommendations that cover subjects such as research and development, skills training, education and city planning. Madison was one of four U.S. “tech hubs” – along with Boulder/Denver, Austin and the San Francisco Bay Area – featured in the report, and Chamber board member Aaron Olver, Managing Director of University Research Park, was part of the expert panel at the event launching the report.

In response, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon released the following statement:

“To be one of just four tech hubs profiled in this report is a tremendous validation of the progress the Greater Madison region is making toward being recognized as a place of industry and innovation. As the report states, place matters, and with the right tools, investment and intentional action, Greater Madison is well-positioned for continued growth and recognition.

“While the report includes many encouraging signs for Greater Madison’s economy, there are cautionary notes as well, particularly when it comes to a long-term decline in government-funded university research. This report highlights the critical impact that research has on our innovation economy and serves as another warning lawmakers must heed about the direct correlation between public investment in universities and economic growth.

“UW-Madison is a world-class research institution that supplies the state with skilled talent and technology transfer into the marketplace, but that reputation and associated output cannot be taken for granted. To maintain our global competitive edge, it is imperative for state and federal policymakers to reverse the trend in declining research funding.”

You can read the full report here.

About the Atlantic Council:

The Atlantic Council promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the Atlantic Community’s central role in meeting global challenges. The Council provides an essential forum for navigating the dramatic economic and political changes defining the twenty-first century by informing and galvanizing its uniquely influential network of global leaders. Through the papers we write, the ideas we generate, and the communities we build, the Council shapes policy choices and strategies to create a more secure and prosperous world. Learn more at http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/.

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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Doyenne Hosts Its First Movie Night to Celebrate the Courage of Women Entrepreneurs

Contact:
Heather Wentler
Executive Director, Doyenne
608.620.3479 heather@thedoyennegroup.com

Doyenne Hosts Its First Movie Night to Celebrate the Courage of Women Entrepreneurs

Community Invited to Screening of “Dream, Girl” at Sundance Cinemas in Madison

Madison, WI — April 4 , 2017: Doyenne is hosting its first Movie Night, sponsored by Clark & Gotzler, at Sundance Cinemas as part of its FUNdraising event series.

“Our FUNdrasing events are opportunities for the larger community to engage with Doyenne in a ‘fun’ experience to promote women entrepreneurs within our community, learn about the organization and the work we do, and as a way to bring in funds for Doyenne to be able to continue to provide the excellent programming and coaching opportunities Doyenne organizes for women entrepreneurs,” said Heather Wentler, Co-founder & Executive Director, Doyenne.

Members of the Madison–area community are invited to gather together to support women entrepreneurs and participate in a screening of the film Dream, Girl. This movie examines the struggles and successes of women-owned businesses and entrepreneurship, and was selected as a must-see for members and those considering joining or supporting Doyenne. It provides an honest portrayal of the diverse experiences of women entrepreneurs from a variety of different backgrounds, highlighting their joys successes and challenges.

The event will provide participants with a relaxed evening of cocktails, popcorn, welcome by Doyenne leaders and screening of the movie. In addition, attendees can join a unique post-film discussion amongst three to four local entrepreneurs. The women selected for the panel will interview each other about specific themes of interest from the film in a real-time conversation.

“We are excited to share this film because it makes a strong case for why women’s entrepreneurship, and more specifically, why organizations to support the advancement of women’s entrepreneurship are critical. It highlights the challenges women face,” said Amy Gannon, Co-Founder & Director of Programming, Doyenne. “Doyenne works relentlessly, in Madison and beyond, to address these challenges and create opportunities for women entrepreneurs to thrive.”

Doyenne’s Movie Night will take place on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Sundance Cinemas in Madison, Wisconsin. Tickets cost $20 per person and include free popcorn, movie screening and networking. Tickets at the door cost $30 per person. Discounted rates for students and groups of 5 and 10 attendees are also available.

For more information about the event, please visit: https://www.doyennegroup.org/event/special-doyenne-screening-of-dream-girl/

For more information about the film, please visit: http://dreamgirlfilm.com

Doyenne encourages members of the community to gather friends to attend for an evening of inspiration, information and an understanding of the work Doyenne does and how they can get involved in the movement.

About Doyenne
Doyenne was founded in 2012 to address the gender gap within the entrepreneurial community in Madison, WI. Unlike other entrepreneur organizations, Doyenne takes an individualized approach in developing transformative learning opportunities for women. It’s programming is focused on four pillars of success: Community Collaboration, Connect Networks, Developing Entrepreneurs and Funding Ventures.

Together these areas of emphasis ignite and empower smart, aspirational, modern women to come together and drive each other forward on the path to success. Ultimately, Doyenne is a movement to change the face of entrepreneurship in Madison and beyond. For more information please visit: http://www.doyennegroup.org/

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Suttle-Straus Wins Five Best of Category Awards in 2017 Graphics Excellence Competition

Waunakee, WI – Suttle-Straus is excited to announce that the Great Lakes Graphics Association (GLGA) has recognized them for printing excellence. Earlier this year, Suttle-Straus submitted several print samples for consideration in GLGA’s annual Graphics Excellence Awards (GEA) competition, one of the largest printing competitions in the nation. Winners were recently notified of their achievements and Suttle-Straus is proud to be the recipient of five Best of Category awards.

Judging for the GEAs was completed in early March by a panel of experts in the print and production industry. Each entry was judged on its own merit in a category with similar printed pieces. The judging criteria included clarity and neatness, richness and tonal qualities of color, paper and ink selection, ink coverage, difficulty of printing, effective contrast or softness, finishing, bindery and overall visual impact. 

In addition to the Best of Category awards, numerous Awards of Excellence and Certificates of Merit were given to other projects. The Best of Category award-winning entries will automatically advance to the Premier Print Awards competition, a nation-wide competition hosted by Printing Industries of America, where each entry has a chance to win the coveted “Benny” award.

Ted Straus, President of Suttle-Straus, states, “We are extremely proud of our dedicated team and the work they put into producing beautiful print pieces. It is a real achievement to continually be recognized as a company that produces top quality, award-winning materials.”

An awards ceremony to celebrate all the winning entries will be held May 24 at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee. Additional awards for Best of Show, Best of State and People’s Choice will be announced that evening.

The five Best of Category winners are as follows:

• Sub-Zero Wolf M Series Cookbook
• Sub-Zero Wolf Westye F Bakke Center Book
• United Soybean Board 2015 National Environmental Audit of Animal Agriculture
• Middleton High School 2015-2016 Yearbook
• Gressco GV Pro Self Mailer

Learn more about these projects at suttle-straus.com or by clicking here.

ABOUT SUTTLE-STRAUS

Suttle-Straus provides comprehensive marketing solutions that incorporate creative, print, wide format, direct mail, transactional mail, kitting and fulfillment services. Their S4 Marketing Resource Center combines these services with cutting-edge technology to advance their clients’ marketing abilities and speed to market. Through long-term, collaborative partnerships, Suttle-Straus continues to provide quality products, exceed expectations, and offer innovative solutions. Learn more at suttle-straus.com.

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Historic Capitol Theater Features Upcoming Lecture, Music and Film

For immediate release: Monday, April 3, 2017
Contact: Sarah Knab, 608.258.4438 / sknab@overture.org

Historic Capitol Theater Features Upcoming Lecture, Music and Film

Nat Geo Live! Continues; Duck Soup Cinema and MadCity Sessions Series Come to a Close

Madison, Wis. – Overture Center’s Capitol Theater houses a multitude of events throughout the year. The next two weeks feature the second-to-last lecture in 2016/17’s National Geographic Live! series; Duck Soup Cinema’s final silent film of the 30^th Anniversary season (with local vaudeville acts); and the last 2016/17 MadCity Sessions free indoor concert series (showcases two local bands per date).

National Geographic Live! continues:

Rhinos, Rickshaws & Revolutions: My Search for Truth | Tuesday, April 4, 2017 7:30 p.m. | $35+

Experience our world through the eyes of a photojournalist whose career has brought her face-to-face with violence as well as the enduring power of the human spirit. Working in more than 90 countries, through the war in Kosovo to tense border disputes between India and Pakistan, Ami Vitale has lived in mud huts, traveled via rickshaw, and donned a panda suit to live the story. Recently, she has covered groundbreaking efforts to reintroduce endangered animals to the wild to halt the threat of extinction, recognizing that our stories are intertwined.

Final Duck Soup Cinema film in the 30^th Anniversary season:

Steamboat Bill, Jr. | Saturday, April 8 at 2 & 7 p.m. | $7, $3 children 12 & under

• This favorite Buster Keaton comedy features organist Jelani Eddington. ASL interpretation at 7 p.m. performance.

For 30 years, Overture has revived and celebrated the heritage and legacy of Capitol Theater, originally built for silent film and opened in 1928. Local vaudeville-style acts open each performance with live organ accompaniment to mirror the actors’ emotions on the 1928 Grand Barton Organ, one of the last of its kind still in its original theater.

Final MadCity Sessions double-bill in 2016/17 season:

Lo Marie & Grupo Candela | Thursday, April 13, 2017, 7:30 p.m. | FREE

• Singer/songwriter Lo Marie combines her operatic training with a passion for jazz music and has found a unique voice in the musical world. Her album, Solid Ground, won Jazz Album of the Year at the 2015 MAMA Awards.
• Grupo Candela is an epic Latino big-band includes 12 members, performing the many styles of Latin music including Salsa Dura, Merengue, Bachata and Cumbia. Get ready to jump to your feet and dance to this high-energy music.

MadCity Sessions – Get Social | Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. | $15

• Patrons can arrive early to expand upon their experience with drop-in salsa dancing with Eastside Salsa, first access into the space, mingle with the bands, appetizers, themed-drinks and more.

Tickets are available in person at the Overture Center Ticket Office (201 State Street), online at overture.org or by phone at 608.258.4141.

The National Geographic Live!series is sponsored locally by Exact Sciences.

Duck Soup Cinema is sponsored by Goodman Jewelers. Steamboat Bill, Jr. is underwritten with a generous gift from Robert N. Doornek. In 2016, Steamboat Bill, Jr. was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress, as it was identified as a historic and socially significant silent film. We recognize that there are images in Steamboat Bill that may be considered socially insensitive in 2017. Please be aware that this movie was released in 1928 and depicts some of the theatric conventions of the time.

MadCity Sessions is sponsored by WISC-TV with additional funding provided Additional funding provided by the Arts Access Fund, component fund of the Madison Community Foundation, and contributions to Overture Center for the Arts. Grupo Candela sponsored by UW Health & Unity Health Insurance.

Overture’s Get Social is presented by Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.

OVERTURE CENTER FOR THE ARTS in Madison, Wisconsin features seven state-of-the-art performance spaces and five galleries where national and international touring artists, ten resident companies and hundreds of local artists engage people in nearly 700,000 educational and artistic experiences each year. Overture.org

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