Join Login

Category: Member News

Learn who’s growing, changing, moving and more! Stay on top of what’s new with your neighboring businesses. We share news releases and announcements from your peers in the Madison area. Want to toot your own horn? Use our Submit Member News form to share your own stories.

Photo by Richard Hurd

Midwest Mujeres Announces Two Upcoming Events

Join us for an empowering event presented by Midwest Mujeres and Summit Credit Union. It will take place on Saturday, May 18th, at StartingBlock from 11 AM to 3 PM.

I want Money! Dress, Feel, and Empower Yourself for More Money in Your Life is designed to inspire and equip individuals with valuable insights and strategies for financial success, professional growth, and navigating challenges unique to people of color.

Learn more and register here.

You are also invited to witness local women of color on a journey to be public speakers and storytellers. This storytelling forum will be open to the public.

We are excited to announce our annual event, iYo Quiero Dinero! June 15th, 2024, at the MyArts building (1055 E. Mifflin St.) at 1 PM. Networking for the show starts at 2 PM.

June 15th, 2024, at the MyArts building (1055 E. Mifflin St.). Networking will start at 1 PM, and the show will start at 2 PM.

***TICKETS SALES WILL END ON Wednesday, JUNE 12th at 11:30 PM**

Learn more and register here.

Photo by Richard Hurd

Jonathan Schalow Joins One Community Bank Senior Leadership Team

March 18, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Ameilia Abraham
One Community Bank
608-838-3141
aabraham@onecommunity.bank

Jonathan Schalow Joins One Community Bank Senior Leadership Team

(March 2024) – One Community Bank is delighted to announce that Jonathan Schalow, Senior Vice President and Director of Client Experience, has been named its newest member of the Senior Leadership team. Jonathan earned his Master of Business Administration in Finance and Financial Management Services from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

“Jonathan has been in the banking industry for 15 years. His passion for supporting colleagues and serving clients is demonstrated through the meaningful growth of the Client Contact Center. He has a wealth of client experience and knowledge and is a huge asset at One Community Bank. Jonathan currently oversees the leadership of the Client Contact Center,” said Steve Peotter, President and CEO.

“I am thrilled for this next chapter of my career at One Community Bank. I look forward to continuing to serve clients as expectations evolve in the digital age. I am enthusiastic about surpassing these evolving standards while maintaining the unique essence of One Community Bank’s community banking experience,” said Jonathan.

He is dedicated to supporting colleagues and serving clients. He also enjoys being involved in his community and supporting Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Dane County, through serving on the
Bowl for Kid’s Sake committee.

Jonathan currently resides in Evansville, and outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family, competitive bowling, and boating.


One Community Bank is one of the largest community banks in south central Wisconsin. The locally owned bank has 15 bank locations and $2.1 billion in assets. It provides both personal and business banking solutions, with an intense focus on serving clients, supporting colleagues, and investing in its communities. Five years in a row named one of Madison’s best places to work, One Community Bank serves the communities of Oregon, McFarland, Waunakee, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Adams, Oxford, Grand Marsh, Hillsboro, La Farge, Readstown, Wonewoc, and Union Center. Member FDIC.

Photo by Richard Hurd

Spare Time Entertainment

Spare Time Entertainment is a place where you can enjoy Laser Tag, Escape Rooms, Bowling, Arcade Games, a Restaurant, Bar, and other fun activities. We believe in working hard and playing harder! We provide private meeting rooms, team-building activities, group activities, field trips, and much more to make your experience even better. We can’t wait to welcome you to Spare Time Entertainment.

Located at 7415 Mineral Point Rd.

Photo by Richard Hurd

Weichert, Realtors® – Lakepoint Welcomes Anthony Olson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Contact:
Evan Roeser
Franchise Communications Specialist
Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.
Phone: (973) 401-5578
Email: ERoeser@weichertrealtors.net

Weichert, Realtors® – Lakepoint Welcomes Anthony Olson

Madison, Wisc. – Weichert, Realtors® – Lakepoint is proud to welcome Anthony Olson to its team of talented and dedicated agents. Olson assists clients in Dane County, specializing in Madison, Fitchburg, Verona , and surrounding areas.

“We are thrilled to welcome Anthony to our team,” said Robert Grether, the broker/owner of Weichert, Realtors® – Lakepoint. “His hardworking nature and passion for real estate greatly benefits each of his clients.”

Olson was drawn to Weichert, Realtors® – Lakepoint due to the very welcoming environment and close personal connections the team shares.

As a Weichert® affiliated agent, Olson has access to in-depth training programs, the latest technology, and the most powerful sales and marketing tools in the industry to help provide his clients with superior real estate service.

Olson is a member of the REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin, Wisconsin REALTORS® Association, and National Association of REALTORS®. Prior to his career in real estate, Olson worked in animal care, where he gained customer service experience and built many great connections with clients who shared a love for animals.

When he’s not serving clients, Olson enjoys staying active, running, lifting weights, golfing, car/dirt bike racing, watching sports, and spending time with his cat, Rigby.

Weichert, Realtors® – Lakepoint is an independently owned and operated Weichert® affiliate. The office serves Central and Southern Wisconsin.

For more information about Weichert, Realtors® – Lakepoint, located at 2045 Atwood Avenue, Suite 105 in Madison, call 608-721-8002 or visit www.weichert-lakepoint.com.             

# # #

About Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.: Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. is a top real estate franchisor established in 2001 by Jim Weichert, president, chairman and CEO of Weichert Companies, which has been in operation since 1969. The company provides a clearly defined business model for operating, managing, and marketing a real estate brokerage, along with industry-leading technology, marketing tools, and support. Its first affiliate opened in 2002, and the franchise network has since grown to over 360 offices, serving markets in over 40 states. The company has been named one of the top traditional residential real estate franchises by Entrepreneur magazine for 20 straight years and identified by Franchise Business Review as a top franchise for owner satisfaction nine years in a row. For more information about Weichert, visit Weichert.com. For more information about franchise opportunities, visit WeichertFranchise.com.

Each Weichert® franchised office is independently owned and operated.

Documents and/or Photos available for this release:

Anthony Olson

To view supporting documents and/or photos, go to www.enr-corp.com/pressroom and enter Release ID: 444876

Photo by Richard Hurd

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce: Success Starts Now with LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur Bootcamp

Applications are now open for our next LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur Bootcamp, powered by Harley-Davidson.

This in-person training program, happening during the day on Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19, at the Harley-Davidson campus on Milwaukee’s near West Side, is aimed at helping LGBTQ+ and allied individuals launch and accelerate their own businesses. Click here to apply and to learn more.

Led by industry experts and business leaders, the Bootcamp will cover essential topics such as:

  • Ideation and planning
  • Legal structures
  • Market and consumer research
  • Branding and marketing
  • Business finances and raising capital
  • Supplier diversity and certification
  • And much more!

Click here to apply to be a part of the first Cohort of 2024. It’s free to attend. We just ask that you commit to being fully present and in-person during the day on April 18 and 19th in Milwaukee.

We encourage you to not only apply for this incredible opportunity, but also to share it with anyone you know who is starting a business or is newly in business. Together, let’s support each other in turning business dreams into reality!