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Interest rates
If interest rates go up just a little, serving our debt could prove difficult, says this Robert W. Baird analyst.

In Business took home the Best B-to-B Video Eddie for its 2014 40 Under 40 IBTV interviews and received honorable mention in two other categories.


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LGM and the arts
On Nov. 25, Leadership Greater Madison 21 class members learned more about how community involvement, culture, the arts, and tourism add to the quality of life in the Madison area.
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Nominations are now being accepted for the eighth annual Commercial Design Awards. The awards program honors the best in commercial architecture and design throughout the State of Wisconsin. The winning projects will be unveiled at an awards reception in April.

Blogs
David Blaska
Bring It!  A conservative blog by David Blaska

Donna Gray
The Gray Area  A business blog by Donna Gray 

Open Mic
Open Mic  A guest blog by Patrick Hoffert 

Nathan Brinkman
Taking Stock  A finance blog by Nathan Brinkman 
Open Mic
Open Mic  A guest blog by Robert Haworth 


Accept the challenge to get fit in 2015! Ten individuals and 10 executive-led teams will be selected to participate in the second annual Get Fit Challenge. With help from local fitness and health care experts, challengers will gain the knowledge and support necessary to live healthier, fitter lives. Those who show the biggest improvement at the end of the competition will be honored at the IB Expo & Conference on Oct. 21, 2015.

IB Poll
What's your take on Gary Andersen's departure as UW football coach?
A. It's upsetting. He left the program in the lurch.
B. College football is a business. Get over it.

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:
According to the latest First Business economic survey, most area businesses are optimistic about 2015. Do you share their confidence?

Yes, we've finally turned the corner. 
52%
No, we're not there yet. 
48% 
  
 

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