Community Spotlight

Making Dane County the most connected place for everyone is the vision of DANEnet. DANEnet is a nonprofit that has been providing affordable, professional IT/tech services to other nonprofits and low-income households since 1996. They assist in technology repair, free technology-related clinics and classes, affordable home internet options, and much more. Much like an IT department at a given company, DANEnet can be described as traveling technical support for many nonprofit organizations and...

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Lifelong fitness. This is the goal that Jessica and Matt Anderson, owners of Fleet Feet Sports Madison & Sun Prairie, have for their customers. Their focus is not about the speed or skill of the runner but the comfort, mentally as well as physically. Fleet Feet Sports Madison & Sun Prairie makes it a priority to get to know each person who walks through the door and helps them find any necessary gear or information they might be looking for.

With more than 40 years of...

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After working for a number of years as a Cosmetologist and Barber for ANiU Salon & Spa, Zach Zaricor stepped away to lead their newest venture, Blue Chip Barber Club. Several years later, Zaricor is now owner and serves as master Barber and Men's Grooming Educator.

“Blue Chip” is in reference to blue chip stocks. Blue chip stocks are derived from reputable brands, maintain their value, and are highly dependable – just like how Zaricor came over from ANiU Salon &...

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More often than not, businesses are founded because of a need in the community. So when Myra McNair noticed a huge disparity of mental health services available to all communities in Dane County, she knew she could help fill that need. In 2016, Myra founded Anesis Center for Marriage & Family Therapy, a black-owned, state-certified DHS clinic that provides mental health, substance abuse, and case management services. They offer couples therapy, family therapy, and individual therapy for infants,...

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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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