News from In Business - Fiskars moving HQ to Middleton - Interim executives grow in popularity

May 7, 2015

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Bike to Work Week helps commuters appreciate the power of pedaling

Held May 11-15, the week is designed to get commuters thinking about the upside of heading to the office via a healthier, less energy-intensive mode of transportation.

IBTV/Madison Noteworthy

Step Up for Equity tackles workplace diversity and inclusion

Madison Noteworthy profiles Step Up for Equity, which hosts a workshop series designed to explore diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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Business Report

> Fiskars to build HQ in Middleton, add jobs

> Credit card processing firm to expand, build

> Sales up, earnings down for Spectrum

> Kraft reports 1Q loss

> Alliant Energy posts 1Q results

The man behind

Crazy Lenn y's E-Bikes is a fam iliar i co n in Madison retail history and, at the age of 72, Len Mattioli shows no sign s of slowing down. At the next Icons in Business event on June 10, the founder of American TV & Appliance will share personal anecdotes and business philosophies gleaned from his 40+ years of experience in the Madison business community. Register today!

Blogs

Bring It! A conservative blog by David Blaska

Obey the law - what chilling advice!

Mad @ Mgmt By Walter Simson

Interim executives are in!

Open Mic A guest blog by Robert Haworth

Economic update: Economic fundamentals remain positive despite soft first quarter

Keep the Status Quo From Killing Your Business

Presented by: Daniel Schroeder, Ph.D., Program Director,
Edgewood College School of Business

Every organization go es through a li fe cycle of entrepreneu rism and growth before its leadership team needs to answer a sin gle critical question: "Will more of the same produce better results?" While it's easier to keep doing things the way they have always been done, there's also a greater risk of becoming obsolete if you fail to evolve. At the next In Business Seminar on May 27, Dan Schroeder will give you the tools necessary to unearth new opportunities, rekindle an entrepreneurial spirit, and foster a corporate culture that embraces change.
Register today!

IB Poll

Is a current state budget proposal prohibiting Dane County from providing input on its water quality standards a good move?

A. Absolutely. It would enable much-needed development projects to move forward.

B. Definitely not. Every other county in the state still has local advisory capacities, Dane County should, too.

To cast your vote, click here and then scroll down to the IB Poll on the right-hand side of the page.

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Results from last week's poll question:

With regard to the Tony Robinson case, how confident are you that Madison can avoid the level of unrest occurring in Baltimore?

Very confident.
59%

Not confident at all.
41%