June 19, 2014

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Is another convention center hotel really necessary?

Some local hoteliers believe that including a new hotel as part of the Judge Doyle Square project makes little sense.

IB Gallery

Small businesses take spotlight

On Friday, June 13, nearly 200 people gathered at the Sheraton Madison for the 32nd Annual Dane County Small Business Awards.
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Business Report

> AmFam, Microsoft to aid startups

> First Business to join Russell 2000

> NorthStar signs isotope agreement

> Creative Laminating and Madtown Laser to relocate

Lakeside Ambiance in Downtown Madison

For your next meeting, conference or convention, strike the perfect balance between flowing energy and laser focus. Stunning Frank Lloyd Wright design inspires fresh thinking, while concierge-caliber service frees you from distracting details. Discover that space between dialed up and dialed in. Experience Monona Terrace.

Blogs

Bring It! A conservative blog by David Blaska

It's scoundrel time for the progressive racism hucksters

The Web Chef's Cafe By Paul Gibler

How to take advantage of Pinterest metrics, tools, and techniques

Open Mic A guest blog by Robert Haworth

Market and economic update: Data calm, geopolitics uneasy

Free Minds at Work By Cay Villars

Using mindfulness for business success

Open Mic A Get Fit Challenge blog by Lannia Stenz

Gilda's Club's exec director embraces change through fitness

Open Mic A guest blog by Daniel Clark

VAT returns to being a consumption tax

Last Chance to Register: 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.
Register now!

IB Poll

What's your anger level this year with regard to construction-related detours and delays?

A. High

B. Extremely high

C. Hulk-like rage
D. Bring back the potholes!

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:

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

Yes, it will make our state more welcoming to tourists, workers, and businesses.
59%

No, it will make no difference.
22%

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

19%

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