Community Spotlight

Park Bank Community Spotlight: Race Day Events

In 2005, Ryan Griessmeyer was a Project Manager at Badger Swimpools and helped manage local running events as a hobby. The following year, Race Day Events was born, along with more events and a fast-growing participant base.  By 2011, it was evident that Griessmeyer needed to make event management his full-time job. With the support of his family and friends, he was able to hire additional full-time staff a few years later and buy an...

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Park Bank Community Spotlight: Gigi’s Cupcakes

It’s safe to say we have never deserved dessert more than we do right now. So if you are looking for a sweet fix by way of cupcakes with frosting swirled high on top of unique flavors, including cupcake cheesecake (yes, cheesecake!), look no further than Gigi’s Cupcakes. 

Located in Hilldale mall, Gigi’s are a must-try, whether you’re looking for a treat while you shop or to cater dessert for...

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Poised to hit their 90-year anniversary, they had lofty business growth goals. Their goals included adding a new sales role and increasing their staff by nearly 50%, an aggressive revenue growth goal, and considering opening a new division of the business — with many of these goals centered on a brand new building...

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Throughout 2020, when people talked about what they do to stay healthy, they were often referring to wearing masks, washing their hands, and social distancing.

And while that will likely remain true for the foreseeable future, January is as good a time as any to also start thinking again about other ways to get – and stay – healthy. That’s where Orange Shoe Personal Fitness of Sun Prairie comes in.

“The secret to improving your health and achieving your...

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The year 2020 started out with so much promise – a revival of the “Roaring Twenties,” with dates like 5.5.2020 and 10.10.2020 falling on Saturdays (hello, wedding planning!), plus holidays falling on perfectly convenient days to allow us to maximize long weekends.

And then…COVID-19 happened.

Followed by social unrest resulting from racial injustices.

And a polarizing Presidential campaign to top it all off.

And while most Hollywood...

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Maydm, celebrating their five-year anniversary, is a nonprofit organization right here in Madison dedicated to providing girls and youth of color in grades 6-12 with skill-based training for the technology sector. Maydm offers a variety of STEM-based projects where they gain hands-on experience, have access to professionals in STEM, can begin building a portfolio,...

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Park Bank Community Spotlight: Mercy Dental Group

Are you due for a teeth cleaning? In the first few weeks of the COVID-19 shutdown this past spring, the pandemic shut down much of Mercy Dental Group’s regular activity, with the exception of emergency cases. But now, they are back to business – but not as usual.

“We want to balance the importance of dental health and regular cleanings with ensuring a safe environment in light of the COVID pandemic,”...

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Park Bank Community Spotlight: The Original Pancake House.

There’s nothing more comforting than breakfast food. And that’s why The Original Pancake House, located at 5518 University Avenue, has found ways to continue to serve their legendary pancakes throughout a year that has been particularly challenging for restaurants.

Since the start of the pandemic, the Original Pancake House has added outdoor seating, ramped up their carry-out...

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Park Bank Community Spotlight: Traditions Specialty Lighting Professionals. While we haven’t even quite approached Halloween yet, there are signs already in the air – the holiday season is upon us.

As you drive around town and begin to see lights and decorations adorning both businesses and homes, there is a good chance that much of that holiday spirit was installed by Traditions Specialty Lighting Professionals.

Traditions has been in business since 2011, when...

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Nonprofit organizations often serve communities that face economic challenges even in the best of times.

And now, those challenges have been compounded.

Centro Hispano of Dane County (Centro), the leading social service provider for Latinos in Dane County and a hub of the community, has certainly felt the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about.

“This crisis has uncovered a lot of divides and inequities that were already present for communities...

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