April 15, 2014

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Workers (and execs) of the world unite ... to rock

A new program sponsored by The Music Foundry gives businesses a chance to create their own bands.

Business Report

> Meriter announces name change amid dispute

> ACS opens new facility

> Coldwater Creek to close all its stores

> New CarMax store planned

> Town Bank buys Talmer branches

Honor the Best in Commercial Design

Celebrate the winners of the 7th annual Commercial Design Awards on May 6! The cocktail reception honors Madison-area companies for their contributions to the best commercial architecture and design projects throughout Wisconsin. Register today!

Blogs

Bring It! A conservative blog by David Blaska

Diversity, but not of thought or speech

Left Business Brain A liberal blog by Tom Breuer

5 reasons not to panic about Mary Burke's 15-point deficit

Open Mic A Get Fit blog by Brett Christensen

Church leader vows to exercise religiously

Forward HR! An HR blog by Diane Hamilton

17 tips for being a great mentor

Become a High-Performance Sales Pro May 12-14

"Find a need and sell a solution" is an antiquated and ineffective clich�. Markets have become increasingly complex and competitive because selling today requires alignment with client goals, and new behaviors are required to succeed. Learn how to move the sales needle in this interactive program taught by Chuck West at the UW Center for Professional and Executive Development. Enroll now.

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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. Register today!

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