November 6, 2014

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Walker promises to get 'more aggressive': What does that mean for businesses?

Gov. Walker's victory on Tuesday gave him a clear mandate. How will he govern going forward?

IB Gallery

Toasting a successful expo

Expo visitors and other members of the Greater Madison area's business community networked at a special IB Intros event following the Oct. 22 In Business Expo & Conference.
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Business Report

> New contract means more jobs at WPS

> Menards shows interest in Sun Prairie

> First Business acquires Aslin Group

> Sara Investment buys Milwaukee retail center

> Paragon acquired by Milwaukee firm

Free TDS� managedIP Hosted Demonstration - November 11

Please join us for a 60 minute demonstration at either 9am, 12pm or 3pm on November 11th at the Madison Sheraton to learn how to make your business communications more reliable, flexible and mobile. Let TDS� take care of your voice and data services - it's our specialty.

Click here for more information.

Blogs

Bring It! A conservative blog by David Blaska

Time for our Democratic acquaintances
to come to Jesus

Van Lines A business blog by Joe Vanden Plas

Entrepreneurs can SCORE one for business

Small Business, Big Ideas By Jean Willard

5 tax-planning opportunities to think about right now

Open Mic A guest blog by Robert Haworth

Economic update: The Fed concludes its quantitative easing program

40 Under 40: Application Deadline Nov. 14

Next March, IB will announce its 2014 class of 40 Under 40 business and community leaders, and Nov. 14 is the deadline to be considered for this honor. If you think you have what it takes to make next year's class, please fill out the 40 Under 40 survey today.

IB Poll

Will Gov. Walker's re-election be good for Wisconsin's business climate?

A. Yes

B. No

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:

Who will win next week's gubernatorial election?

Walker, in a squeaker
37%

Burke, by a hair
43%

Walker, in a landslide

19%

Burke, by a mile

1%

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Is Your HR Department Playing Detective With Social Media?

Now more than ever before, employers have access to revealing

information about potential hires and current employees. Facebook profiles, LinkedIn recommendations, and Twitter feeds all give employers everything they need to know about their current and potential employees, right? Not exactly. Before you make an employment decision based on your HR department's detective work, make sure you aren't running afoul of employment laws. Attend the next IB Seminar on Nov. 19 to learn how social media relates to three stages of employment: pre-hire, current employment, and post employment.

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