June 12, 2014

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Renew Wisconsin head says EPA rules will push Wisconsin in the right direction

In this Take Five interview, Tyler Huebner argues that new carbon-emission regulations could present an opportunity.

IB Gallery

Spreading the word

More than 100 professionals attended IB's June seminar, "Word-of-Mouth Advertising in the Digital Age," presented by Dave Florin and Dana Arnold of Hiebing. View Photos

Business Report

> Epic teams with Apple on HealthKit

> Madison-to-Chicago rail service proposed

> Business accelerator to offer legal advice

> Ultratec expanding headquarters

Lakeside Ambiance in Downtown Madison

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Blogs

Bring It! A conservative blog by David Blaska

Kaleem Caire to renew push for Madison Prep charter school

Smart Sustainable Biz By Jessie Lerner

How to make a profit while making
a difference

Transportation Matters By Craig Thompson

Functioning roadways and transit systems both vital to a growing economy

Open Mic A guest blog by Robert Haworth

Market and economic update: Long-term unemployment on the decline

Open Mic A Get Fit Challenge blog by Ben Schwarz

Palmer Johnson powers its way to better health

Open Mic A guest blog by Kelli Send

Should you convert 401(k) savings to a Roth?

Icons in Business featuring John Baumann, President & CEO of Colony Brands, Inc.

The Swiss Colony began as a class project at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the 1920s when entrepreneur Ray Kubly drafted an advertising campaign about a business that sold cheese by mail. Kubly ran with that idea after college, launching what would eventually become one of the largest direct marketers in the U.S. Over the years, the company expanded its offerings, prompting a name change in 2010 to Colony Brands, Inc. Join President and CEO John Baumann at the next Icons in Business breakfast as he shares his lessons learned leading this iconic Wisconsin company.
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IB Poll

Will Judge Barbara Crabb's decision to strike down Wisconsin's gay marriage ban benefit the state's economy?

A. Yes, it will make our state more welcoming to tourists, workers, and businesses.

B. No, it will make no difference.

C. No. In fact, it may have a negative impact.

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:

Should the government further regulate restaurants in order to address the obesity epidemic?

Yes, we need to control health care costs.
90%

No, it's not the government's business.
10%

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