November 4, 2014

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Aldo Leopold's legacy springs to life at award-winning nature center

The Aldo Leopold Nature Center in Monona and Black Earth is a shining example of the power of sustainability.

IBTV: CFO Awards

The winners ... in their own words

Missed the CFO Awards presentation at the Oct. 22 IB Expo? IBTV is giving you a second chance to hear from all the winners, including Tim Stadelman, Marla Frank, Joyce Behrend, Steve Hetzel, and Bruce Berndt.
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IB Gallery

Get Fit crew shows off at expo

Winners of the 2014 Get Fit Challenge were recognized during an awards presentation at the Oct. 22 IB Expo.
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Business Report

> Covance to be acquired

> New Judge Doyle Square plan to reap significant savings

> Inn on the Park to be renovated

> Epic settles with former employees over wages

> Local coupon company acquired

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.

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Blogs

Bring It! A conservative blog by David Blaska

Scott Walker's re-election today will crazy up the crazies

Left Business Brain A liberal blog by Tom Breuer

The 3 biggest economic lies of campaign '14

Inside Wisconsin A business blog by Tom Still

On professional school tuition, UW needs freedom to compete on price

Open Mic A guest blog by Peter C. Diamond

The 7 warning signs of career distress

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.

Popular Articles From IBMadison.com

> Mary Burke wants to lead, but just not yet

> Blaska offers to sell out for the small screen

> Brett Hulsey a bigger threat to us than Ebola ... seriously

> The dangers of stalking employees on social media

> 10 rules for simplifying your busy life

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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