January 22, 2015

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Session will look at health care coverage available to small businesses under ACA

An SBA informational seminar will focus on the small business SHOP exchange and other Obamacare features.

IBTV/Madison Noteworthy

CapSquare Apps aims to help Madisonians explore their city

IBTV and Madison Noteworthy profile CapSquare Apps, the "first city-centric app company."
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IB Gallery

A high-tech toast

The final High Tech Happy Hour of 2014 was held on Dec. 18 at the Best Western Inn on the Park. The first HTHH of 2015 is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. today at the New Holland Pavilions.
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Business Report

> Mayo Clinic to implement Epic EHR system

> Lands' End anticipating decrease in net sales

> Governor plans trade trip to UK

> Ward-Brodt to move to Fitchburg

Challenge Your Company to Get Fit in 2015!

Motivate your colleagues to live healthier lives by accepting IB's Get Fit Challenge! With help from local fitness and health care experts, you'll compete against nine other teams to see who will earn the healthiest marks in six months. Apply today! Teams are selected on a first-come, first-served basis, and only a few spots remain! Click here!

Blogs

Bring It! A conservative blog by David Blaska

At least Packers TE Bostick manned up, unlike Young, Gifted and Black

The Gray Area A business blog by Donna Gray

How to succeed in business through the power of attitude

Legal Login A tech law blog by Jeffrey Vercauteren

Addressing potential roadblocks to broadband expansion

Open Mic A guest blog by Robert Haworth

Economic update: Lower energy prices may fuel consumer spending

Celebrate With the Executive of the Year Winners!

Raise a glass to this year's winners! Save the date for an awards presentation and cocktail reception to honor the winners of the second annual Executive of the Year Awards. The event will take place on Feb. 11 at the Overture Center for the Arts.

IB Poll

What do you think of President Obama's plan to cut taxes for the middle class while raising wealthy taxpayers' rates?

A. It's just more class warfare. The wealthy already pay a majority of the taxes in the U.S.

B. It's only fair. Income inequality has gotten out of hand in this country.

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 think of Gov. Walker's lack of enthusiasm for right-to-work legislation?

It's too bad. Right-to-work would help Wisconsin's economy.
48%

It's understandable. We have more pressing priorities.
52%