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   October 8, 2015

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Whether it's to achieve greater energy efficiency or lower operational costs, Greater Madison area businesses are taking advantage of Wisconsin's Focus on Energy program.

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With the competition for quality workers growing fierce, area companies have become more creative in structuring their benefits packages.

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IB Expo & Conference keynote presentation by renowned market strategist Thom Winninger
Thom Winninger Expo Business success is not dependent on strategy alone, especially when today's world moves at the speed of  now . Companies must quickly adapt to change, implement new strategies effectively, and put plans into motion immediately. Fortunately, the IB Expo & Conference on  Oct. 21  will equip you with the necessary skills and resources to innovate, to grow, and to succeed  today  -- and it all kicks off with a motivating keynote breakfast presentation by renowned businessman and market strategist Thom Winninger.
 
Winninger is frequently referred to as America's Leading Market Strategist and has been featured on CNBC, Boardroom Reports, Venture, and Success Magazine. Drawing on his own experiences, Winninger will share 21 ways to move strategic thinking into strategic action today.                               
Register online! 

Blogs
David Blaska
Bring It!  A conservative blog by David Blaska  
Joe Vanden Plas
Van Lines  A business blog by Joe Vanden Plas      

Open Mic
Open Mic  A guest blog by Robert Warner   

Donna Gray
The Gray Area  A business blog by Donna Gray      

Open Mic
Open Mic  A guest blog by Robert Haworth     


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IB Expo

IB Seminar At the next IB Seminar on Nov. 18, Lisa Anderson and Laura Kivlighan of Lindsay, Stone & Briggs will walk  you through the steps of building a social media plan and offer tips to execute it successfully. You will learn how to clarify your social media goals, identify the right channels to reach your target market, develop engaging content, and analyze the results.

IB Poll
What should Madison do in light of a federal decision to classify Exact Sciences' Cologuard as an alternative cancer screening rather than a recommended test?
A. Look for alternative developments for Judge Doyle Square.
B. Wait for more telling business metrics to materialize.

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:
Did the Madison Common Council get it right in approving Exact Science's Judge Doyle Square plan?
  
Yes, it speaks to confidence in the business community and Madison's future.   
60%
No, the company's long-term prospects are iffy at best.        
40% 

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