August - September 2011

A Message From Your President

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The Middleton Chamber of Commerce promotes a strong economy and

a high quality of life for its members and community.

2011 Board of

Directors

President, Kevin MahaneyCapitol Bank

836-4305

President Elect, Beth RussellRussell Law

285-5007

Secretary, Randy Krantz Neckerman Insurance Services

238-2686

Treasurer, Ruth DumesicMadison Polo Club

444-5979

Past President, Tammy SullivanFirst Business Financial Services

232-5937

Teri BellT Wall Properties

Emily DawsGroup Health Cooperative

Jason GuttenbergLiberty Mutual

Terry Healy-LemkeCelerity Staffi ng Solutions

Michelle SchultzNorth Central Group

Cindy RamletCindy Ramlet Advertising & Mkt.

Steve ReeseSprings Window Fashions

Ex-Offi cio MembersMike Davis, City of Middleton

Don Johnson, MCPASD

Chamber Staff

Van Nutt, Executive DirectorCecile Druzba & Lisa DuChateau,

Membership Services

Phone: 827-5797

Dear Chamber Members,

We did it! Thanks to the support of so many wonderful members of the Middleton Chamber of Commerce, we set a new record for our Annual Golf outi ng held at Pleasant View Golf Course on July 20th. Att endance for the event topped 200 and featured the additi on of a new event on the Par 3 course for our aft ernoon golfers. The 19th Hole social event aft erwards provided an ideal setti ng for recapping the days golfi ng with spectacular views overlooking Lake Mendota and the Isthmus from the outdoor pati o. I want to take this opportunity to thank Terri Redmond, Donna Parks, the many volunteers, sponsors and staff who turned this event into a huge success for our Chamber. Everyone’s work and enthusiasm--both on and off the course—was the secret to our success.

Our Annual Golf Outi ng reminded me once again that there is strength in numbers. Our Chamber conti nues to grow and prosper in these challenging economic ti mes. At the beginning of the year, I resolved to seek out and fi nd fi ve Chamber members that I have never had the opportunity to do business with before. Be it on a personal or professional level, I was determined to make a sincere eff ort to help other members. While I’ve accomplished

my goal and had fun doing it in the process, it brought me back to the idea of strength in numbers. If every Chamber member could fi nd two other members to do new business with in the second half of this year we would produce over 1200 new business opportuniti es amongst ourselves! Now that’s what I call a worthwhile plan for sti mulati ng the local economy.

Many of you are aware that the Board is working on its strategic plan labeled “Project 2015”. One of our upcoming initi ati ves will involve surveying our membership to get your input to assist us in the planning process. Our committ ee members are fi nalizing a number of short, specifi c surveys which we plan to send to you in September. Van Nutt , Executi ve Director, will announce the surveys in the near future but I want to take this opportunity to personally ask for your parti cipati on and feedback as we plan for the future. Your input will help us conti nue to improve your Chamber in the years to come.

Kevin

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Event Sponsors

19th Hole Dinner Sponsor

Exclusive Hole SponsorsAffi liated Communicati ons • American Transmission Company • Att erbury, Kammer & Haag • Enterprise rent-a-car

Integral Building Systems, Inc. • Middleton Community Bank • Neckerman Insurance Services • Oak Park PlaceSummit Credit Union • Top Promoti ons • WISCO Hotel Group • Wisconsin Community Bank

Beverage SponsorsEno Vino Wine Bar & Bistro • The North Central Group • T. Wall Properti es • US Signal

Golf Cart SponsorsBallweg Chevrolet • Country Inn & Suites

Port-O-Pott y SponsorRUBICON Systems

Hole-In-On SponsorsZimbrick of Middleton • Findorff

Chamber Challenge SponsorFleet Feet • SUPERfeet

Prize Wheel SponsorSam’s Club

Shared Hole SponsorsThe Alliance • M&I Bank State • Bank of Cross Plains • SupraNet • Yahara Soft ware

Thank You

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A to Z RentAll and SalesAbuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy

American GirlAmerican Printi ng Company, Inc.

ANiU Salon - Spa - YogaAnyti me Fitness

Bachmann Constructi on Co., Inc.Balance Personal Training

Bask In Gift sBe Inspired Salon, Inc.

Bergamot Massage Therapy and BodyworkBlue River Chiropracti c

Bruce CompanyCapital BreweryCartridge World

Chocolaterie StamCladdagh Irish Pub

Coldwell Banker Success, Steve & Holly Markley

Courtyard by Marriott Culver’s of Middleton

Dean Health CareEdward Jones Investments – Jon Aumann

Eagle Opti csElements Therapeuti c Massage

Emmons Business InteriorsEno Vino

Fairfi eld Inn & SuitesFedEx Offi ce

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine BarGeorge’s Chop House

Great Graphics/Great SignsHaley Palmersheim

Harbor Athleti c ClubHilton Garden Inn Madison-West/Middleton

Hitt ers SportsPlexHoliday Inn Hotel & Suites

Jims Amoco, LLCKeva Sports Center

Lake Wisconsin Country ClubLiberty Professional Services, LLC

LongHorn SteakhouseM&I Bank

Madison Golf and Development Group, LLCMadison No Fear Denti stry

Marriott Madison WestMelaleuca

Middleton Sports & FitnessMiddleton Travel, Inc.

Morey Airplane Company

Neils LiquorNitt y Gritt y

Orange Shoe Personal FitnessPark Bank

PDQ Food Stores, Inc.Pleasant View Golf

Residence Inn by Marriott Ruffi n’ It Resort

Ruth’s ChrisSprecher’s Restaurant & Pub

State Bank of Cross PlainsTDS

The Employer GroupThe Roman Candle Pizzeria – Middleton

T. Wall Properti esUW Provision Co., Inc.

UW Athleti c Dept.Villa Dolce

The Village Green Welton Enterprises Inc.

Willy Street Co-opWISC - TV3 / CBS

Wisconsin Chamber OrchestraWolff Kubly Hardware & Time Center

Event Donors

Thank You

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How Did You Get From There To Here?

Profiles on the vocational journey

Interview by Dietrich Gruen

Dietrich is the former director of Middleton Outreach Ministry, a volunteer with OccuPaws raising guide dogs for the blind, and a columnist for the Middleton Times Tribune

Paul Reynolds, Owner

Reynolds Urethane

Recycling

How long have you been part of the Chamber? Since 1978, with two diff erent companies. Back when it was just my wife and me, I spearheaded getti ng health insurance for small business owners and their employees through affi liati on with the Chamber.

Two companies…which ones?Twenty three years with Future Foam (1969-92, but in Wisconsin since 1978), which was my entrée into what I do now.

And what exactly is that?I recycle polyurethane foam, polyester fi bers and carpet.

How did the one job lead to the second?At Future Foam we made the polyurethane domesti cally, and therein I saw my niche. I started this business to recycle those same products, so companies do not have to import such scrap from Europe.

Is this business what you always wanted to do or were you headed into another fi eld back in your college days?While at University of Nebraska-Omaha, I studied law enforcement. I always wanted to get into that fi eld, but Future Foam kept promoti ng me, so I was trapped by money. But I did get into training law enforcement offi cers eventually.

How so?Spending long hours on the road and not being a drinker, I took up marti al arts for something to do. I’d go to the local ‘dojo,’ or marti al arts school, in whatever town I was. Soon I was training others in self defense and various marti al arts. I have worked with offi cers from the State Patrol, the Middleton PD and the Dane County Sheriff ’s Department. For more than 40 years, I trained people from all walks of life; any who want to overcome a phobia, with or without the ability to pay. I’ve been paid in vegetables and pies. But I stopped doing that fi ve years ago.

How come? Got more involved with my family’s sporti ng events and this business of recycling.

You started as a ‘ma and pa’ operati on. How large are you now?We have three businesses, really: this one in Middleton’s Industrial Park, a second offi ce in Omaha, and a trucking line, Reynolds Freight, who does all the hauling. We have a total of 30 employees between the three.

You are very successful. What does it take (for you) to be a success in your fi eld?I never burn any bridges, but am always building them. When the phone rings, that’s an opportunity to do something for a customer. We solve their problem today, they’ll keep coming back. The right atti tude goes a long way. My philosophy can be summed up by what a Rush Street (Chicago) preacher once told me: “It’s your atti tude, not your apti tude that determines your alti tude, along with a litt le intesti nal forti tude…there’s a Guy in the sky who helps those who try.”

You sound like a man of faith. I att end this church in Black Earth—‘New Heights Lutheran’. I love our pastor, Rob Nelson, greatest guy in the world. I married a Lutheran, but I am not

Lutheran. Sti ll Roman Catholic, and will be as long as my mother is alive. At church I mentor the 8th graders, the ‘white belts’ I call them, as they move up to become black belts in the faith.

Where will your company be, years from now, when you reti re? Will any in your family take over?I won’t reti re. My father reti red at age 55, while sti ll owning two companies. Big mistake, he said. I love the challenge of this place day to day. I love the employees. All my children (three sons, one daughter) have worked here. One ever since he was six years old.

How do your family values carry over into this work setti ng?In terms of discipline, I make the right thing easy to do and the wrong thing, hard. When kids stray, let them go that directi on; when it gets too hard going against the grain, they grow weary and come back. I have just three company rules: If it is not safe, don’t do it. Do not argue with anyone (not fellow workers, supervisors, customers or me; if you must argue, go home, came back the next day when you can talk about it rati onally). You may criti cize anything or anyone here, as long as you have a viable alternati ve.

Besides that winning philosophy, what else do you want to pass on? Joy.

The Reynolds Urethane Golf Team (Paul pictured far right)

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Speedpro Imaging of Madison, LLC

SRI Design, Inc.

Starion Financial

Subway - Allen Boulevard, Middleton

Successful Organizing Soluti ons

T. Wall Properti es

Terry Burke, DDS, MS, Ltd

The Alliance

The Payroll Company

Villa Dolce

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra

Zimbrick Acura / VW - Middleton

Middleton Lions Club

Middleton Tourism

Middleton Youth Hockey

Murphy Desmond, S.C.

MYSC Rush Soccer Club

Neil’s Liquor

Nick Simon - Sam Simon Real Estate, LLC

Opti mist Club of Middleton

Passementerie, LLC

PDQ Food Stores

Pellitt eri Waste Systems

Pheasant Branch Apartments

Pipers Mechanical, Inc.

PPD Development, LP

Presti ge Laminated Products, Inc.

Provideo & Film, Inc.

Rhyme Business Products

Rick Vanden Heuvel, CPA, S.C.

Sam’s Club - Madison

Schoepp Motors - Middleton

Membership Renewals

(june/July )

Att erbury & Kammer, S.C.

Automati on Components, Inc.

Baer Insurance Services, LLC

Balance Personal Training

Baymont Inn & Suites

Bennett ’s Auto Repair, LLC

Camping For the FUN of It

CenturyLink

Clasen’s Bakery, Inc.

Clift on Gunderson, LLP

Comfort Suites

Cookies by Design

Country Inn & Suites

docuScan - Wisconsin Council for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Inc.

EnvisionCAD

Fred E. Zietz, DDS

Glo Salon

Hemb Insurance Group

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - WISCO Hotel Group

Home Works Remodeling

Imperial Garden

Integral Building Systems, Inc.

Interstate Batt eries of SW Wisconsin

JG Development, Inc.

Knoche’s Food Center, Inc.

Konica Minolta Business Soluti ons, USA, Inc.

Mackesey Specialty Cleaning, LLC

Madisound Speakers, Inc.

Meriter Health Services

Metro Believers Church

Are You Letti ng the Chamber Market Your Business? The Chamber could be the missing piece for your marketi ng plan

Display your brochures, business cards and related • informati on in our offi ce kiosk--a high traffi c area for current and future Middleton businesses and residents.

Submit your events and promoti ons for our online • Member-to-Member (M2M) listi ng. Link to your website or fl yer. Visit the M2M page and fi ll out the form.

Email your press releases (announcements, awards, • promoti ons/hires, and events) for our bi-monthly newslett er.

Display your brochures or event fl yers on the Member • Table at Get Moving Middleton.

Thank you for your continued support!

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Welcome New Members

BodyFit Soluti onsLaura Schuch1900 Cayuga Street, Suite 105608-203-8600www.bodyfi tsoluti ons.com

Descripti on: BodyFit Soluti ons is Madison area’s premier fi tness center, catering to the unique needs of women. They are a personal training studio for women, by women. Stop in and breathe a sigh of relief, BodyFit is a place free of judgment and full of fun and fi tness!

Clarity Technology GroupStacie Reece6417 Normandy Lane, Suite 100608-258-4500www.claritytech.com

Descripti on: Clarity was founded in 1999 by a group of technicians and soft ware developers with a mission to supply clients with a complete package of computer related services tailored to their specifi c business needs. Clarity Technology Group understands that it’s easier to keep clients happy than to fi nd new ones, so they provide personal service, proacti ve management and excepti onal responsiveness. They take pride in developing long-term client relati onships and being the place clients can call whenever they have an I.T. related issue.

Erehwon Mountain Outf itt ersDave Peterson1661 Deming Way, Suite 110608-833-0111www.erehwon.com

Descripti on: Established in 1972 – Erehwon sells the best brands in the world and choose only those items that they would recommend to friends. It doesn’t matt er if you’re hiking the Appalachian Trail, skiing in Jackson Hole or taking a leisurely bike ride through the forest preserve - their goal is to make your adventure fun, rewarding and comfortable. So whenever you have adventure on the brain, they hope you keep Erehwon in mind.

Erika Goldschen Fitness LLC/Bett er Body Bootcamp680 Grand Canyon Dr. (next to Ultrazone)608-492-1886www.bootcampmadison.com

Descripti on: Bett er Body Bootcamp--No Bugs, No Rain, No Muddy Shoes—your indoor bootcamp! Off ering classes at 5:30 am & 6:15 am. Try their Friday night TRX suspension training cardio circuit, or small group & individual personal training. With Erika Goldschen Fitness you will get: Fun, Challenging, Safe and ever changing work outs made just for you! Pre and Post Evaluati ons available to monitor your progress!

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Wednesday, September 148 a.m. (7:30 Registrati on)

Web Visability and Opti mizati on with ‘Google Places’

Edgewood CollegeDeming Way Campus

*Ask the Expert Seminars are an included benefi t of your Chamber Membership.To register email chamber@middletonchamber.com

Seventh Heaven Massage StudioJay (Jurij) Semjonovs5317 Old MIddleton Road608-358-7242www.massagetherapymadison.com

Descripti on: Jurij Semona’s passion is to guide others toward a life of radiant health & harmonious balance. Jurij has helped hundreds of pati ents with a variety of chronic health conditi ons from anxiety, depression and stress to muscles disorders. He believes in our innate healing wisdom, healing touch and energy exchange; helping others reclaim their health and wellness.

Putti n’ On The Ritz Charlene Nowotny2532 Allen Boulevard 608-831-7480 www.putti nontheritzmiddleton.com

Descripti on: Recycling made fashionable…treasure hunti ng at its fi nest! Resale and consignment of household items, clothing, jewelry and accessories.

SCOREBob Sands505 South Rosa Rd608-441-2820www.scoremadison145.org

Descripti on: SCORE, a nati onal volunteer organizati on of SBA, comprised of acti ve and reti red business owners, executi ves, and functi onal leaders. SCORE provides free counseling, mentoring, low cost seminars and workshops, as well as informati on to entrepreneurs and small business owners to help them create, maintain, and increase profi ts.

The MHK GroupRoger McDowell8517 Excelsior Drive, Suite 403608-467-1502www.MHKPartners.com

Descripti on: The MHK Group is a leading independent reti rement plan consulti ng fi rm & private wealth management team. We are headquartered in Madison and host a regional offi ce in the Milwaukee area. Their executi ve staff has over 100 years of combined industry experti se and specializes in the areas of private-wealth management, reti rement plan consulti ng, and reti rement plan parti cipant educati on.

Monks Bar & GrillGreg Frankov8313 Murphy Drive608-833-7001www.monksbarandgrill.com

Descripti on: Monk’s Bar & Grill is the place to go. Started in 1947, it is one of the oldest restaurants in Downtown Wisconsin Dells and is now open in Middleton. They pride themselves on serving fresh quality products with outstanding att enti on to detail and service. Monk’s is THE place to go for a great burger and friendly service!

Welcome New Members

Business Social

Hours:

Tuesday, August 235:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Flemings Prime Steakhouse(750 N. Midvale Blvd)

Wednesday, September 215:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Summit Credit Union(645 Juncti on Rd)

Bring a colleague or guest for an evening of

networking

BB HHSS

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Announcements

Announcements

Sara Investment Real Estate, LLC has purchased a bank-controlled offi ce complex in Franklin, WI., for $5.5 million, its second acquisiti on in the Milwaukee area. The company recently purchased a 20,000-sq.-ft . retail development in Pewaukee.

TDS Telecommunicati ons Corp. (TDS®) broke ground on a $14 million expansion of its Team Cos. Data center in Fitchburg, tripling the building’s current 7,000 sq.ft . of secure (tornado-, fl ood-, and earthquake-proof) space used to house customers’ data and computer equipment. The project is scheduled for completi on in November 2011.

TDS® praises Wisconsin Governor on New PSCW Commissioner. Governor Scott Walker announced his selecti on of Ellen Nowak as a Commissioner to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW). Drew Petersen, VicePpresident of external relati ons and corporate communicati ons for TDS Telecommunicati ons Corp. (TDS®), applauded Governor Walker for recognizing the need to install a seasoned public policy expert in this criti cal communicati ons leadership positi on.

Middleton Outreach Ministry School Supply Drive. The School Supply Program makes it possible for kids to have the items they need to succeed and for families to save their limited resources for necessary expenses. With your help in 2010, MOM sent nearly 700 students to school with full new backpacks. Items are being collected through August 19. Financial contributi ons are also needed.

US Signal’s Managed Data Center Now Available. US Signal, a leading service provider of network infrastructure, announced that its Managed Data Center, an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), cloud off ering, is now available. The Managed Data Center is built with dedicated resource pools designed to rapidly provision and host Virtual Private Servers accessible through US Signal provided Wide Area Networks (WAN). Adding Managed Data Center to its Managed Services product suite makes US Signal one of the fi rst service providers in the Midwest to off er customers the opportunity to build Virtual Private Cloud environments.

The North Central Group Celebrates 30 Years with 30 Barrels of Food in 30 Days. The North Central Group, is celebrati ng its 30th year in business by donati ng 30 barrels of food to local Feeding America organizati ons (formerly Second Harvest) at its 30 hotel and corporate offi ce locati ons within 30 days. The company kicked off its anniversary celebrati on August 1st with the challenge to team members and guests at every one of its owned and managed hotels and corporate offi ce to fi ll at least one barrel of food by August 30th. And for every three pounds of food collected, The North Central Group will also donate $3.00 to Feeding America (up to $3,000).

Overture Center Selects 5NINES as IT Partner for Transiti on to Nonprofi t. The Overture Center for the Arts has selected 5NINES as its IT partner to assist in transiti oning it from the City of Madison’s technology environment to a stand-alone technology environment. The move is part of the overall plan to transiti on Overture’s operati ons to the nonprofi t Overture Center Foundati on, eff ecti ve January 1, 2012.

Nati onal Heritage Land Trust has completed an 80-acre conservati on easement that helps protect the spectacular views of the Black Earth Creek valley from the Festge County Park overlook just west of Cross Plains. The conservati on easement restricts development of a prominent wooded hillside directly across from Festge Park and ensures no buildings will spoil the views from the overlook – a stated goal of the Dane County Parks and Open Space Plan. A conservati on easement, which leaves the land in private ownership, but restricts development, was the ideal tool to achieve this goal as it aff orded permanent protecti on of this resource for about half the cost of buying the land outright.

Golf Fundraiser’s Conti nued Success Helps Combat Cancer. Standard Imaging Inc. is excited to announce that their 10th Annual Golf Classic Fundraiser raised over $12,000 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. A record 160 golfers att ended the event at Maple Bluff Country Club. With this year’ donati ons, Standard Imaging will have raised over $160,000 for cancer research since 2002.

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Announcements

Announcements

(Continued)

Locally Owned Restaurant and Company Donate to the Madison Affi liate, Susan G. Komen for the Cure. During the month of June, Eno Vino Wine Bar and Bistro featured two pink ribbon specials where a porti on of the proceeds was given directly to the Madison Affi liate, Susan G. Komen for the Cure. A total of $1600 was raised. In additi on, locally owned and operated, Network Engineering Technologies (NET) of Middleton generously donated $10,000 to the cause. A check was given to the Madison Affi liate on July 13, totaling $11,600!

April 5, 2011 Snow Event Disaster Relief. The City of Middleton has received a check in the amount of $26,171 for payment under the Presidenti al Disaster Declarati on declared on April 5. The award is composed of federal and state funds for the reimbursement of costs that the City incurred for snow removal, public safety and other repairs and replacement costs associated with the blizzard event. The reimbursement amount represents roughly 75% of the total costs incurred by various City departments during the event. Police Chief Brad Keil facilitated the City’s successful reimbursement eff orts through his work as the City’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.

Healthy Living Expo, June 25 A Huge Success! Over $7000 was raised for Gilda’s Club Madison. The expo was organized by Kimberly Zahasky of Blue River Chiropracti c and Sherry Mix (formerly Austi n) of Elements Therapeuti c Massage. Vendor booths, kids acti viti es (balloon animals and face painti ng), demonstrati ons, expert speakers and inspirati on fi lled the 10,000 square foot room donated by the Marriot West. Watch for the expo again next year!

Sperry Van Ness Announces Lease of Offi ce Space. Sperry Van Ness has announced that Jeff Jansen, CCIM, has completed a lease of offi ce space at 901 Deming Way to EMCS, Inc. EMCS is a multi discipline civil engineering fi rm providing quality professional design and fi eld services to both the public and private sector.

Art Donati ons Needed to Help Middleton Outreach. Art donati ons are now being accepted for all art forms including original painti ngs, prints, poster art, photography, jewelry, metal, glass, wood, sculptures and more for the Food Concepts, Inc. (FCI) 4th Annual Art Show and Aucti on to Benefi t MOM (Middleton Outreach Ministry), Thursday, October 13, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at FCI. Both new and used art is accepted. Art donati ons can be dropped off at FCI, 2551 Parmenter St., by September 30th. For more informati on on donati ons or att ending the Art Show & Aucti on, visit www.fciartshow.com. The Art Show & Aucti on is open to the public by invitati on (no admission charge).

Comfort Keepers Announces Senior Concierge Service. Comfort Keepers has now insti tuted a Senior Concierge Service that lists providers of services that will make it easy for Elders to contact organizati ons to do the things we cannot do. This also helps relieve relati ves and friends of scheduling their ti me to do tasks that need an Elder may need to be performed. These providers are checked for reliability before being added to the Comfort Keepers Senior Concierge Service. A complete list of the trusted service providers can be found at: www.comfortkeepers.com/offi ce-231/informati on-center/online-resources

Savant Capital Management Supports Large-Scale Public Awareness Campaign. Certi fi ed Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. has announced its “Let’s Make a Plan” Public Awareness Campaign, designed to help educate Americans about the importance of sound fi nancial planning and raise awareness about the signifi cance of the CFP® certi fi cati on and the need for competent and ethical fi nancial planning. Savant Capital Management, a nati onally recognized fee-only wealth management fi rm, is supporti ng this eff ort by encouraging people to learn more about CFP® certi fi cati on and fi nancial planning.

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Announcements • Hires/Promotions

Savant Advisor Earns Fiduciary Designati on. Savant Capital Management is pleased to announce that Financial Advisor Brent Lindell recently earned the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (or AIF®) professional designati on from Fiduciary 360. He has received formal training in investment fi duciary responsibility. The AIF® Training provides a unique comprehensive overview of fi duciary standards of excellence, asset allocati on, preparati on of investment policy statements, manager search and due diligence, performance measurement, and other related subjects.

Neal Smith Reti res From Holy Wisdom Monastery Aft er 25 Years. Neal Smith brought stability to the sisters and co-workers at Holy Wisdom Monastery with his leadership and accounti ng abiliti es. On July 1, 2011, Neal celebrated 25 years at Holy Wisdom Monastery and his reti rement as executi ve director. Neal’s reti rement plans include taking care of his mother and Diane’s mother, traveling, consulti ng for Holy Wisdom Monastery and others and possibly teaching.

Golf Fundraiser’s Conti nued Success Helps Combat Cancer. Standard Imaging Inc. is excited to announce that their 10th Annual Golf Classic Fundraiser raised over $12,000 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. A record 160 golfers att ended the event at Maple Bluff Country Club. With this year’ donati ons, Standard Imaging will have raised over $160,000 for cancer research since 2002.

Announcements

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Middleton Outreach Ministry is excited to welcome their new Volunteer Program Manager, Esther Kim! Esther has been a dedicated volunteer with MOM for several years. Interested in volunteering? Contact Esther at 826-3409 or esther@momhelps.org

ZDA proudly announces that Jared Vincent is now a Registered Landscape Architect, recognized by the State of Wisconsin. Vincent will conti nue his work at ZDA as a full-ti me Landscape Architect.

Ken Thompson, of Capitol Bank announces the hiring of Ashley Mucek as Administrati ve Assistant in Commercial Lending. Ashley has her degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Finance.

Hires/Promotions

5NINES introduces the newest members of their Tech Team:Jared Punzel, Technical Specialist. Jared is a Linux expert and hosti ng systems developer. Dave McCloud, Technical Specialist. Kurt Nowacki, Database Consultant. Kurt works on Oracle and SQL projects. Scott Marti n, Technical Specialist. Scott is a Microsoft systems and applicati ons expert.

Comfort Keepers is pleased to announce that Julia Schultz has been hired to supervise the nursing staff at Comfort Keepers. Comfort Keepers makes it possible for senior citi zens to remain in the comfort and privacy of their own home.

Greater Madison Area Society for Human Resource Management 2011-2012 Board of Directors:President: Mike Leibundgut, Park Bank President-Elect: Melissa Wieland, The Payroll CompanyPast President: David Furlan, Cotti ngham & Butler Consulti ng Services

Wendy BrendelJoAnna VanderpoelJeff rey RussellTara CongerMichele ThorenJake SiudzinskiTammy Barden

Introducing Hitt ers Tennis Club! Hitt ers Tennis Club will be professionally operated by General Manager Joel Tennison and Head Professional Greg Isermann, with an incredible professional staff including a collegiate All-American, a highly ranked South African with extensive teaching experience. The tennis courts will be available October 1 for play, with full locker and private member lounge availability November 1. Hitt ers will also off er batti ng cages, baseball and soft ball instructi on, athleti c performance and league play. For more informati on contact AskHitt ers@Hitt ersSports.com .

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Awards • Events

Middleton City Administrator Wins Wisconsin City/County Management Associati on Award. Middleton City Administrator Mike Davis received the presti gious Wisconsin City/County Management Associati on’s (WCMA) Meritorious Service Award for 2011. The award honors and acknowledges “outstanding achievement as a local government management professional in the State of Wisconsin.” Davis was nominated by City of Middleton District 2 Alderman Gurdip Brar. He has spearheaded many initi ati ves during his 24 year public sector career, including 13 year service as the Administrator for the City of Middleton.

29th Annual Dane County Small Business Awards Winners Honored. Winners were selected and awarded based on business success in bott om- and top-line performance, the extent to which owners recognize that all employees are integral to business success, and how companies are “giving back” to the community. Congratulati ons to 2011 award winner KEVA Sports Center and ‘emerging business’ winner, Madison NO FEAR Denti stry.

American Printi ng Company Awarded Best In Show. The Printi ng Industries of Wisconsin (PIW) recently held the Graphic Excellence Awards. American Printi ng Company was awarded one Best of Category, two Best of Divisions and 19 Awards of Excellence, as well as the presti gious Best of Show, awarded to the single entry that stands above all others in the competi ti on.

Middleton Chamber Members Awarded ‘Best of Madison’ in July issue of Madison Magazine.Food & Drink Honorees:Eno VinoCaptain Bills (3)Nitt y Gritt yImperial Garden – WestVin SantoCulver’s (2)Louisiannne’s Etc.Roman Candle PizzeriaScott ’s Pastry ShoppeKnoche’s Butcher ShopCapital Brewery (2)Willy Stree Co-op (2)

Shops & Services Honorees:ZimbrickZimbrick Body ShopBall Body ShopWoldenberg’s (2)Harbor Athleti c ClubANiU Salon & Spa (3)Bruce CompanyRuffi n’ It Resort

Awards

Saturday, August 6, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Nati onal Mustard DayNati onal Mustard MuseumFree hot dogs, live music, mustard games and much more! Come celebrate the golden condiment!

Thursday, August 18, 5:00 p.m.Join SupraNet Communicati ons and Yahara Soft ware as they host Madison’s 10 year anniversary of High Tech Happy Hour!Memorial Union Terrace

Thursday, August 25, 4:30 p.m.Thursday, September 29Keep it Clean, Go Green, Middleton—a community event sponsored by PPD. Clean up Middleton! For more informati on contact Erin Sardeson erin.sardeson@ppdi.com.

Events

Chamber Sports Night at KEVA

Chamber Events

American Family Open House Madison NO FEAR Dentistry Open House

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Harbor Athletic Club Business Social Hour

Ruth’s Chris Business Social Hour

Healthy Living Expo

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Calendar

Show your support for your fellow members, network and socialize. bring a guest!

The Middleton Chamber of Commerce promotes a strong economy and a high quality

of life for its members and community.

Visit us at Middletonchamber.com

Monday, August 1, 11:30 a.m.Ambassador CommitteeHoliday Inn Hotel & Suites

Thursday, August 4, 7:30 a.m.Get Moving MiddletonHilton Garden Inn

Tuesday, August 9, 5:00 p.m.Open House & Ribbon CuttingPlay’N Wisconsin (3919 Parmenter Street)

Tuesday, August 16, 3:00 p.m.Open House & Ribbon CuttingErika Goldschen Fitness (680 Grand Canyon Drive)

Wednesday, August 17, 12:00 p.m.Economic DevelopmentWisconsin Community Bank

Tuesday, August 23, 5:00 p.m.Business Social HourFleming’s Prime Steakhouse

August 26 - 28Good Neighbor Festival

Wednesday, August 31, 5:00 p.m.Open House & Ribbon CuttingBodyFit Solutions(1900 Cayuga St., Suite 105)

Thursday, September 1, 7:30 a.m.Get Moving MiddletonHilton Garden Inn

Wednesday, September 21, 5 p.m.Business Social HourSummit Credit Union(645 Junction Road)

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Stay informed about Middleton’s community, schools, business trends, fi nancial markets,

health matt ers, and more!

7:30 a.m.Hilton Garden Inn(Greenway Station)

Thursday, August 4

Sponsor

Thursday, September 1

Sponsor

Annual Sponsors:

If your business has new hires, promotions, announcements,

awards or events, e-mail chamber@middletonchamber.com

Or fi ll out the Member2Member ActivityPage Submission form on

our web site at: www.middletonchamber.com