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December 19, 2013

Web-Exclusive Feature

Fit for two: Married execs embark on a shared fitness journey

Fittest Executive Challenge contestant Kristine Ashe and her husband, Paul, lost a combined 140 pounds this year.

IB Gallery

Latino Chamber turns 10

The Latino Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 10th anniversary at its annual gala on Dec. 6 at the Madison Concourse Hotel.

Business Report

> Springs Window Fashions buys Illinois company

> Idle Free expands product line

> Walker signs youth apprenticeship bill

> Wisconsin's modest pace of job creation continues

> Two Dane County manufacturers among MOTY nominees

Blogs

Bring It! A conservative blog by David Blaska

Big Sister wants your business to report your building's energy usage

Open for Business By Jody Glynn Patrick

Women in biz: How to overcome (our own) gender bias

Financial Perspectives By Michael Dubis

How did I do on my predictions for 2013?

Leader to Leader By Terry Siebert

The 3 keys to leading strong teams

Breu-Ha-Ha A beer blog by Tom Breuer

A festive 7-pack of winter beers

Resolve to Get Fit in 2014!
Ten individuals and 10 executive-led teams will be selected to participate in In Business' Get Fit Challenge. With help from local fitness and health care experts, challengers will gain the knowledge and support necessary to live a healthier, fitter lifestyle. Those who show the biggest improvement at the end of the competition period will be named the winners! Apply today!

IB Poll

How much are you spending on Christmas gifts this year compared to last year?

A. More

B. Less

C. The same amount

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:

One year from today, how will Obamacare look to the public?

Like an even bigger disaster than it is today

49%

Better and better as its benefits become clear

51%

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CALENDAR

Dec. 31

Madison's Finest New Year's Eve Party

Jan. 14

Global Economy 2014: The Roadblocks to Success

Jan. 14

Search Engine Marketing 101

Jan. 16

South Metropolitan Business Association Business Expo

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YOU DON'T SAY ...

"In surveys, employees often rank communication as the greatest organizational weakness. And while there can be other, more complex communication issues, making assumptions is probably the most common problem."

- Corey Chambas

As quoted in "The key to communication: don't make assumptions"

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