Investors Associated to Celebrate Ribbon Cutting for The Commerce Building in Madison

MADISON, WI – Investors Associated (IA), LLP, is pleased to announce the grand opening of The Commerce Building, a 40,000 square foot flexible office and warehouse space located at 2104 City View Drive, Madison, WI. This is IA’s third development project since 2017 and their first industrial development, marking a significant milestone for the Partnership and their investment in the Madison business community.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on May 4 at 1:00 p.m. There will be a welcome with speakers Patrick Carroll, President & General Counsel at Investors Associated, and Nick Baxter, Ambassador of the Madison Chamber of Commerce, followed by the ribbon-cutting at 1:30 p.m. After the ceremony, there will be a networking event with drinks and appetizers starting at 2:00 p.m.

“This is a great site with incredible visibility along the I-94/90 corridor. The flexibility of these buildings allows their use to adapt to the needs of the community and tenants that is quickly growing on the far east side of Madison,” said Patrick Carroll.

The Commerce Building is IA’s response to the growing demand for quality industrial spaces in the Madison area. It provides the Partnership with another Class-A asset to provide leasing space for current and future tenants who want to expand and grow their businesses. The Commerce Building came about through discussions with an existing tenant who was looking to expand their business and footprint. This demonstrates the IA team’s commitment to building strong, long-lasting relationships with their tenants.

IA looks forward to welcoming businesses to The Commerce Building and continuing to support the growth of the Madison community.

For more information about Investors Associated and their properties, please visit https://investorsassociated.com/

ABOUT INVESTORS ASSOCIATED

Established over 50 years ago in Wisconsin, Investors Associated is a real estate investment Partnership that has expanded nationally while continuing to prioritize a strong sense of community and the importance of putting people first. Their in-house property management team takes care of tenant needs, while also keeping the investments protected. 

FOR PRESS INQUIRIES AND INVESTMENT INFORMATION:
Jamie Stefan, MBA
Sr. Vice President of Investor Relations
414.797.3947
jstefan@iallp.com

FOR LEASING INFORMATION:
Ben Hurd
Director of Commercial Leasing
608.828.8888
bhurd@iallp.com

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National Guardian Life Insurance Company: Jessi Booker promoted to Regional Vice President, Sales

Jessi Booker has been promoted to Regional Vice President, Sales at National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL). Booker joined NGL in 2006 as a New Business Representative and during her tenure with NGL has held various roles, advancing her way to Regional Vice President.

In her new role as Regional Vice President, Sales Booker will focus on developing and enhancing Preneed business development opportunities with NGL’s marketing organizations, independent agents and agencies. She will work closely with Judy Olson, Regional Vice President, Sales as she assists NGL’s Marketing Partners in growing their Preneed sales.

“Jessi is an extremely knowledgeable and valuable resource for everyone she works with both in the field and at NGL,” shared Olson. “I have been fortunate to work closely with her for over 15 years. I look forward to continuing to work with her in her new role as Regional Vice President on the Sales Team as we help support our customers’ goals through connection, collaboration and compassion.

“I look forward to moving into my new role as Regional Vice President and strengthening existing and building new relationships. I believe in providing our customers with reliability, trust and success as they serve families. Working in various departments at NGL throughout my career, including new business, customer service and agent support has uniquely positioned me to understand the multifaceted needs of policyholders, agents and Marketing Partners,” said Booker. “The Preneed industry is important because it gives families peace of mind and helps to alleviate some of the stress during one of life’s most challenging moments. I am passionate about preplanning because I’ve witnessed the benefits to families who know what to expect when their loved one passes away.”

Booker is married with three adult children and two grandchildren. She enjoys spending her weekends boating on the lakes in Madison with her family and friends.

About NGL

Established in 1909 National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is an insurance company headquartered in Madison, Wis. Licensed to do business in 49 states and the District of Columbia, NGL markets preneed and individual life and annuities, as well as group markets products. Information about NGL can be found at www.nglic.com; Facebook: Facebook.com/NGLIC and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-guardian-life-insurance-company.

National Guardian Life Insurance Company is not affiliated with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America a/k/a The Guardian or Guardian Life.

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Dane Buy Local Announces Shop Local Tour Featuring Black-Owned Businesses on May 25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 26, 2023

Available for interviews
Colin Murray, Executive Director of Dane Buy Local
2801 International Lane, Suite 110
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 712-3440
colin@danebuylocal.com
www.danebuylocal.com

Dane Buy Local Announces Shop Local Tour Featuring Black-Owned Businesses on May 25

Madison, WI – Dane Buy Local is proud to announce its upcoming Shop Local Tour presented by Madison Top Company on May 25, featuring Black-owned businesses in the community. The tour is part of Dane Buy Local’s ongoing efforts to support small businesses and promote the importance of shopping local.

The Shop Local Tour will take place on May 25 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will visit a variety of Black-owned businesses throughout the county. Participants will have the opportunity to meet the owners, learn about their products and services, and discover new and unique local businesses. This tour is sponsored by the Black Madison Chamber of Commerce.

“We’re excited to showcase the diversity of our local business community and support these amazing Black-owned businesses,” said Colin Murray, Executive Director of Dane Buy Local. “Shopping local is more important than ever, and we hope this tour will encourage residents to discover and support the amazing small businesses in Dane County.”

The participating businesses on the Shop Local Tour include:

Earthly Temptations, 1812 S. Park St

Hart Beat Boutique, 427 S. Yellowstone Dr

Herbal Aspect, 3547 University Ave

Jewelers on State St, 550 State St

JustVeggiez, 540 State St

Mentoring Positives, E. Washington Ave

The Shop Local Tour is open to the public. Save $10 right now, tickets can be purchased in advance for $39 per person (regular price  $49). Participants will receive a map and schedule of the tour, as well as a tote bag and other goodies from participating businesses, plus a drink and dessert at the end of the tour at Delta Beer Lab.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit Dane Buy Local’s website at danebuylocal.com/shoplocaltour

Dane Buy Local is affiliated with the Local Business Institute (LBI) and is part of a growing national movement of communities rallying to support their independent businesses and ensuring the opportunity to operate an independent business endures. Dane Buy Local creates a sustainable, vital local economy through collaboration, education, and promotion, as a non-profit member organization.

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Old National Bank announces $1 million in donations following Louisville tragedy

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 24, 2023 – Today, Old National announced $1 million in total donations in response to the tragic April 10 event at its downtown Louisville location. $600,000 of the total will go to provide additional support and care for those impacted while the remaining gifts demonstrate Old National’s immense gratitude to the entire community and particularly to the many heroes who emerged.

Donation distribution:

• $600,000  – “Love for Louisville Old National Survivors Fund” – established by Community Foundation of  Louisville: Fundraiser by National Compassion Fund : Love for Louisville Old National Survivors Fund (gofundme.com)
• $150,000 – Louisville Metro Police Foundation (supporting Officer Nickolas Wilt): https://saferlouisville.org.
• $150,000 – University of Louisville Hospital Trauma Center: uoflhealth.org/services/trauma-center/.
• $100,000 – American Red Cross: www.redcross.org

The “Love for Louisville ONB Survivors Fund” directly benefits Old National team members and their families who were victims of the attack. This newly established fund will be managed by the Community Foundation of Louisville in partnership with the National Compassion Fund (NCF). 100% of donations collected will go to those impacted. All funds donated will be distributed to the families of the deceased victims, injured survivors and for care to those who were present and experienced psychological trauma.

“Old National is committed to providing continued care and support to all our impacted team members and the families of those who lost their loved ones,” said Old National Bank CEO Jim Ryan. “We are grateful to our friends at the Community Foundation of Louisville for establishing this additional source of support for those impacted. This newly created fund will provide an opportunity for those yearning to help to have a direct impact.”

“From law enforcement representatives who risked their lives to first responders and the amazing team at the University of Louisville Hospital Trauma Center, there were so many brave and selfless individuals who emerged to care for our Old National family members,” said Jim Ryan. “We hope that these gifts reflect our immense gratitude for these heroes and our appreciation for the work of the American Red Cross to ensure life-saving blood is available during the most critical time of need.”

Ryan also noted the tremendous and overwhelming support that has been displayed since the days following the tragedy along with a strong desire by friends, team members, partners and community members to provide care through action. For those who have the means, we encourage donating to the organizations listed at the beginning of this release and/or providing support by giving the gift of life through a blood donation. More than anything, Ryan asked that members of the community help keep the memories of those who perished alive by “loving more, caring more deeply and supporting one another unconditionally.”