News from In Business - Judge slaps Spectrum with $1.9M fine

October 5, 2017

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Amato, CWAG hope legal nightmare
is over

Former private sector and current nonprofit executive says he was unfairly targeted in employment discrimination complaints.

IB Galleries

Riding for Rover

Motorcycle ride benefits Custom Canines Service Dog Academy, which provides service dogs for military veterans and children living with autism.
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LGM takes on inclusion

Group's September session focused on food security in Madison and helping the community better understand the contributions of veterans.

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Business Report

> Judge slaps Spectrum with $1.9M fine

> City billboard rule challenged again

> Recall effort targets Fitchburg mayor

> Soglin proposes $313.9M budget

> Affordable housing initiative continues
> Foxconn plant site set

Former Hollywood Exec to Keynote the IB Expo & Conference

Succeeding in today's ever-changing business climate requires leaders to place as high a priority on people and performance as they do on process and procedure. Is your organization prepared for the new normal of constant change? On Oct. 18, Libby Gill, former executive at Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, and Turner Broadcasting, will share key leadership strategies to ignite bold leadership in your organization to create engagement, inspire purpose, and drive action.

Blogs

Open Mic A guest blog by Kyra Kudick

Tips for more effective on-the-job training

Applied Mindfulness By Ed Maxwell

To build diversity and inclusion, mindfulness must come first

Open Mic A guest blog by Dr. Michelle Joy, et al

Dealing with a bad boss: Why empathy
is key

Women of Industry Luncheon

Now in its third year, the Women of Industry awards recognize women who have demonstrated strong industry leadership and who have developed a particular innovation, concept, or idea that moved the needle in a positive direction in their industries, whether locally, regionally, nationally, or globally. The annual Women of Industry awards luncheon will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the Best Western Premier Park Hotel.
See the list of honorees and register online.

IB Poll

In the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, what can hotels do to ramp up security?

A. Hotels should employ airport security measures - security officers, metal detectors, X-ray machines, and luggage searches.

B. Just a luggage check will suffice.
C. With concealed-carry, multiple entry points, and the prohibitive costs of increased security measures, there's little hotels can do.

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 make of the national anthem controversy facing pro sports?

Professional athletes, like all of us, have the right of free expression, no matter how controversial.	79%
Employers aren't obligated to support or allow political displays that drive away customers.	21%