Month: November 2017
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MSCR Get Fit For the Holidays
November 8, 2017
For Immediate Release
Contact: Nicole Graper at 608-204-3017 or ngraper@madison.k12.wi.us or Jessica Cady-Bartholomew at 608-442-1341or jjcadybartho@madison.k12.wi.us
MSCR Fit for the Holidays – Great way to try a new fitness program
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is holding the annual Fit for the Holidays – three weeks of unlimited fitness for $40! This fitness program is a great opportunity to get in shape and to try a new type of class. Whether you are beginning fitness or looking for a more challenging workout, there is something for every level – classes include 45 Strength, Turbokick, Core de Force, Zumba and much more.
Fit for the Holidays takes place November 27 – December 20, six days a week at three MSCR facilities – East, Hoyt and Odana. View the complete schedule at http://ow.ly/GCjx30gq1a3
Register today at mscr.org or call 608-204-3000 for more information.
MSCR is Madison’s public recreation department and offers a wide variety of recreation programs for all ages. Go to mscr.org or call 608-204-3000 for more information.
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gener8tor Announces Partnership with Microsoft
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Maggie Brickerman, (608) 698-5711, maggie@gener8tor.com
gener8tor Announces Partnership with Microsoft
Coalition Includes UW-Oshkosh Business Success Center, Venture Center at Fox Valley Technical College, WiSys, UW-Green Bay Cofrin School of Business and Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation
gener8tor, Microsoft Corp., UW-Oshkosh Business Success Center, Venture Center at Fox Valley Technical College and a coalition of Wisconsin institutions including WiSys, UW-Green Bay Cofrin School of Business and Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation announced a new partnership to fuel the growth of startups emerging from Northeast Wisconsin. The Microsoft-led coalition will sponsor gBETA – a free version of gener8tor’s nationally ranked accelerator program that will provide individualized mentorship and coaching to ten Northeast Wisconsin startups each year.
“Emerging companies need more than just a great idea to take off. They need great coaching, a strong network of partners, and financial investors,” said Brad Smith, president of Microsoft. “gBETA’s accelerator program gives startups the boost they need to be successful, ultimately creating more jobs in Northeast Wisconsin.”
gBETA is a free accelerator for early-stage startups with local roots. The program provides participants with intensive and individualized coaching and access to gener8tor’s national network of mentors, potential customers, corporate partners and investors. The program is designed to help startups gain early customer traction on their product or idea, and establish metrics that make them competitive applicants for full-time accelerators or angel investment. Through gBETA, Microsoft and gener8tor hope to spark technology, drive local economic growth, and spur innovation in various industries, including traditional Northeast sectors such as paper, agriculture, and manufacturing.
“Northeast Wisconsin has all of the raw materials needed to build a high growth startup ecosystem. This vision is shared by Microsoft, UW-Oshkosh Business Success Center, Venture Center at Fox Valley Technical College, WiSys, UW-Green Bay Cofrin School of Business and Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation. We are excited to work with this broad and diverse coalition to support entrepreneurs in Northeast Wisconsin,” said Maggie Brickerman, Managing Director of gBETA.
gBETA Northeast Wisconsin will run two times per year, and is capped at five companies per cohort to ensure a high level of individualized attention. gBETA participants must have roots in Northeast Wisconsin. gBETA works with companies across all industries and business models. Startups interested in applying should contact gBETA Northeast Wisconsin Director Adrienne Palm (adrienne@gener8tor.com). For more information, visit www.gbetaaccelerator.com.
About gBETA
gBETA is a program of nationally ranked startup accelerator gener8tor. gBETA is a free, accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. Each program is capped at five teams, and requires no fees and no equity. gBETA currently operates in five locations: Beloit, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis and now Northeast Wisconsin. gBETA graduates have collectively raised nearly $4M since 2015, and 50% have either gone on to participate in a full-time, equity-based accelerator or raised at least $50,000 in seed financing. For more statistics, visit https://www.gbetaaccelerator.com/statistics/.
About gener8tor
gener8tor is a nationally ranked accelerator that invests in high-growth startups. Three times a year gener8tor invests up to $140K in each of five startups who receive a concierge experience during our 12-week accelerator program. gener8tor supports the growth of these startups through its network of experienced mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors and venture capitalists.
To date, gener8tor’s 59 alums have cumulatively raised more than $120M in follow-on financing. Of these 59 alums, 57% have raised more than $1M in follow-on financing or have been acquired.
gener8tor invests in high-growth startups, including software, IT, web, SaaS, life science, medtech, e-commerce and hardware. Accepted startups receive up to $140K and 12 weeks of mentorship-driven programming. gener8tor is a proud member of the Global Accelerator Network (GAN) and is sponsored by American Family Insurance.
gener8tor is a GOLD-tier accelerator in the U.S. as ranked by the Seed Accelerator Rankings Project: http://seedrankings.com.
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Midwest Alarm Services Hires New Account Executive
Contact: Jennifer VanGenderen, Per Mar Security Services, 563-344-7313
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 7, 2017
Midwest Alarm Services Hires New Account Executive
DES MOINES, Iowa – Midwest Alarm Services, a leading provider of life safety systems based in Des Moines, IA, is pleased to announce it has hired Tom Christensen as an Account Executive.
As an Account Executive, Christensen will be responsible for growing business in the Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Nebraska markets. Christensen brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role with over 15 years of industry and sales experience. Most recently, Christensen worked at Primex and while working there he partnered with Midwest Alarm Services on projects.
“I’m thrilled to have Tom Christensen join our team. He is a respected expert in the wireless clock market and I really look forward to Tom growing our wireless markets in our existing footprint.” said Doug Richard, President of Midwest Alarm Services.
About Midwest Alarm Services
Established in 1950, Midwest Alarm Services is a family-owned company specializing in life safety systems across four states. The company is a leading Notifier dealer, and provides life safety systems and services including card access systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers/hoods, fire inspections, master clock systems, monitoring, nurse call systems, system design/layout and video surveillance. For more information about Midwest Alarm Services, please visit midwestalarmservices.com.
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Raihle Joins The Alliance as Provider Network Manager
Rick Raihle has joined The Alliance®, an employer-owned, not-for-profit cooperative of more than 240 members.
As provider network manager, Raihle will be responsible for contracting with health care providers in Illinois and Iowa to help expand The Alliance’s provider network. His role will include meeting with providers to negotiate contracts and create organizational objectives.
Raihle has significant experience in provider contracting and network development most recently as the manager of contract negotiations at Health Net in Tempe, Ariz. He also has experience at health plans in Oregon and Minnesota.
Raihle has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Stout. He also served on the Skylark Opera Board of Directors during his tenure in Minnesota.
“We are more than thrilled to welcome Raihle to our team,” said Heather Oliva, Alliance director of provider relations. “He brings a great deal of provider contracting experience that will be invaluable to the expansion of our cooperative.”
More than a provider network, The Alliance moves health care forward by controlling costs, improving quality and engaging individuals in their health. Members of the employer-owned, not-for-profit cooperative provide coverage to more than 80,000 individuals in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. The Alliance uses its purchasing power as a cooperative to negotiate with and provide access to an extensive network of doctors and hospitals paid to improve quality by performing better not doing more.
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Midwest Alarm Services Receives NOTIFIER Multi-Million Dollar Award
Contact: Jennifer VanGenderen, Per Mar Security Services, 563-344-7313
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 2nd, 2017
Midwest Alarm Services Receives NOTIFIER Multi-Million Dollar Award
DES MOINES, Iowa – Midwest Alarm Services, a leading provider of life safety systems based in Des Moines, IA, was a recipient of the NOTIFIER Multi-Million Dollar Award. This is Midwest Alarm Services’ 7th consecutive year winning this prestigious award. This award is given to the top, most successful fire alarm companies in the industry.
“The multi-million dollar award is directly due to the tremendous efforts of our sales team, as well as the hard work and dedication of our technical staff. Without our great people, Midwest Alarm Services would not have the success it has today,” said Doug Richard, President of Midwest Alarm Services.
About Midwest Alarm Services
Established in 1950, Midwest Alarm Services is a family-owned company specializing in life safety systems across four states. The company is a leading Notifier dealer, and provides life safety systems and services including card access systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers/hoods, fire inspections, master clock systems, monitoring, nurse call systems, system design/layout and video surveillance. For more information about Midwest Alarm Services, please visit midwestalarmservices.com.
