Congratulations to Terri Young, who was one of three women from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) and/or UW Health and among the six at UW–Madison to earn 2023 Outstanding Women of Color Awards in March. The annual tradition honors women of color among faculty, staff, and/or students who are deeply rooted in the UW–Madison and Madison communities through their work in one or more of the following areas: social justice, activism, and advocacy on behalf of disadvantaged, marginalized populations; community service; scholarly research, writing, speaking, and/or teaching on race, ethnicity, and indigeneity in U.S. society; and/or community-building to create an inclusive and respectful environment for all. 

Read more: Terri Young - Quarterly.pdf

Very sad news for our forum and the Wisconsin Badger community. Becky Blank passed away peacefully on February 17 after a seven month battle with an aggressive form of cancer. She was a visionary and a leader that exemplified IWF values and will always be remembered for the significant impact she made for Badgers and the state of Wisconsin. Thank you, Becky, for your lasting legacy.

See more here https://rebeccablank.wisc.edu 

In December the Business Times unveiled Wisconsin 275, a new publication naming the most influential business leaders in the state. Congratulations to three of our own that made the 2022 list: Jane Blain-Gilbertson, Carrie Thome, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin.

The 275 Wisconsin business leaders span a variety of industries, doing business in all corners of the state. Industries represented include: accounting, agriculture, banking & finance, construction, education, energy and utilities, entertainment, health care, insurance, law, manufacturing, nonprofits, real estate, restaurants, retail, sports, staffing, technology, tourism, transportation & logistics.

Details here: https://biztimes.com/wisconsin-275-meet-the-states-most-influential-business-leaders/

A well-known and admired solo practitioner, Madison attorney and former State Bar President Michelle Behnke is this year's recipient of the Wisconsin Law Foundation’s Charles L. Goldberg Distinguished Service Award. She poses here with (left) Kathleen Grant, president of the Fellows of the Wisconsin Law Foundation, and (right) Joseph Troy, president of the Wisconsin Law Foundation. For more photos of the event, see the album on the State Bar of Wisconsin Facebook page​.

I am thrilled to announce the completion of our purchase of Commerce State Bank, the largest credit union acquisition of a bank in Wisconsin's history and one of the largest in the country. This partnership will give Summit more opportunities for more members to access their dreams with our growing footprint in the state and our exceptional financial services, including outreach to women and a commitment to financial wellness for all. 

- Kim Sponem, CEO/President, Summit Credit Union

Read more HERE!

CODAworx Partners with Cutting-Edge Creative Agency to Form a Curated NFT Marketplace Focused on Public Art

Partnership launches a new company, CODAMADE, which will unveil website and initial offerings at CODAsummit in Denver, October 12-14.

Read more about CODAworx HERE!