May 29, 2014

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Automation Components gives back in good times and bad

This Wisconsin Family Business of the Year Award winner has prospered through some tough times.

IB Gallery

LGM class heads back to school

The LGM 21 class recently spent the day at Sennett Middle School and La Follette High School. The day included a DPI presentation and school board panel. View Photos

Business Report

> Epic among highest-grossing health IT companies

> Historic building could delay Bassett neighborhood project

> Verona School District eyes $3.4M land purchase

> AVID Risk Solutions to merge with Prairie du Sac firm

> Pilgrim's Pride looking to acquire Hillshire Brands

Last Chance to Register for the Next IB Seminar:
Word-of-Mouth Advertising in the Digital Age

Presented by: Hiebing's Dave Florin, President & Partner and Dana Arnold, Director of PR & Social Media

Get your customers to be your biggest advocates! From social media to online reviews, your customers' digital comments can have a big impact on your business. Learn to strategically manage your online presence at the next IB Seminar, including how to create engaging, sharable content and how to address positive and negative online reviews. Tickets are just $35.

Registration deadline today!

Blogs

Open for Business By Jody Glynn Patrick

What's your policy on hiring felons?

Open Mic A Get Fit blog by Sally Greenwood

Data architect has designs on healthier lifestyle

The Bottom Line A finance blog by Amy Richter

Why you should integrate risk management and workplace wellness

Open Mic A guest blog by Robert Haworth

Market and economic update: April saw improved housing activity

Meet the Get Fit Challenge Competitors at the next IB Introductions!

IB introduces you to top-level executives and emerging leaders in print, online, and in person. Connect with area professionals at the popular Introductions networking event on June 10 at Blackhawk Country Club. You'll also meet the 2014 Get Fit Challenge competitors!
Register for free!

IB Poll

What do you make of Mary Burke's resurgence in the recent Marquette University poll?

A. I buy it. She's finally got some traction.

B. I don't buy it. The poll oversamples Democrats.

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:

What do you make of recent controversies surrounding the World's Largest Brat Fest?

It's a great community event. Leave your complaints at the gate!
56%

People have a right to closely examine how the sausage (fest) is made.
44%

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