Events

Laura Green - African Center for Community Development, Inc

ACCD is dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive community in Madison and Dane County for African immigrants and refugees. We foster an engaged and thriving African community by promoting cross-cultural understanding, social and economic integration, and civic participation, all while honoring the rich cultural heritage of Africa.

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The Arc-Dane County - Anne Stevens - Executive Director

The Mission of The Arc-Dane County is to ensure that all children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families are offered the same opportunities, choices, rights, and respect due all people in our community through example, education, advocacy, support, and legislation.

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RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center - Dana Pellebon

RCC advocates for those handed by sexual violence by centering survivors, promoting societal changes and committing to be an evolving force for social equity. 

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Richard Entenmann - Finance and Investment Challenge Bowl for high school students

The Finance and Investment Challenge Bowl is a quiz bowl competition that helps teach high school students about personal finance and economics. FICB aligns with statewide instructional standards and is an effective strategy to promote learning. The Competition features student teams competing for trophies and fabulous prizes through the day in a bracket system, in an interactive atmosphere of friendly competition.

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Jackie Falch - Channel 3’s “Call for Action” - Scams and Outcomes

Join Jackie Falch, Director of the Madison branch of Call for Action, to learn about how they work to resolve consumer issues related to common financial scams that target older adults. Call for Action is a nonprofit that partners with News 3 Now to respond to consumer calls, mediates on behalf of the consumer with the company in question, and gets results (and often refunds).

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 WI VOTERS FIRST - Ranked Choice Voting - Bob

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THOM WEISS - Peace Corp Experience in Kosovo

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Aaron Frank - Rotary Foundation 

Aaron serves as an Area Governor for Rotary District 6250 and is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Madison South. When he isn't running his business, Madison Top Company, Aaron dedicates his time to expanding Rotary's reach. As an international Major Donor and club Foundation board member, he has a unique, firsthand understanding of how the Foundation impacts lives.

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Steve Busalacchi - Why Journalism Still Matters 

Steve began his distinguished career on the airwaves as a medical reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio. Over the years, his insightful reporting and storytelling earned him numerous awards and national reach, including regular work with National Public Radio (NPR). He went on to spend nearly a decade directing public relations for the Wisconsin Medical Society, before founding his own successful media firm, Busalacchi Communications, in 2007. He is also the author of multiple books, including White Coat Wisdom and Media Savvy, Media Success! 

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Horizon High School is a public-private collaboration. It was incorporated as a private, not-for-profit, Wisconsin educational entity in late 2024. It is a student-centered, alternative high school, dedicated to helping students succeed in an educational environment fostering emotional, social and academic growth. These students recovering from alcohol- and/or drug-abuse and require a smaller, intimate learning environment.

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Empowering Leadership Teams with Amy Jo Esser

Amy Jo Esser is a leadership development expert, keynote speaker, and creator of Winning Rhythms™: The Finish Line Formula. She helps leaders and high-performing teams bridge the gap between potential and sustainable excellence by mastering the daily rhythms that drive consistent execution, stronger leadership, and long-term results. For our younger members, this is a must-see presentation that will help you build tools to excel further in your fields.

Let's Go!!!

CLIMB USA, INC - ROBERT WYNN

Robert Wynn is a nationally recognized leader in economic development, financial education,
and wealth-building whose career spans more than four decades. He is the founder and president
of CLIMB USA, Inc. (Communities Learning to Invest and Mobilize for Business), a nonprofit
organization advancing financial capability and wealth creation through innovative Community
Based Investment Enterprises.
Throughout his career, Mr. Wynn has founded or co-founded several organizations dedicated to
expanding economic opportunity, including the Urban Economic Development Association
(UEDA), Asset Builders of America, Land Rich, Akamai LLC, and ProSquared LLC.
Before launching CLIMB USA, Mr. Wynn served as Financial Education Officer for the
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, where he created pioneering initiatives
including Wisconsin's statewide Money Conferences, Millionaires Clubs, the Finance and
Investment Challenge Bowl, and the Governor's Summit on Venture Capital. Earlier, as Director
of Minority Business Development for the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, he helped
establish innovative capital programs that generated more than $80 million in financing for
minority-owned businesses.
A Morehead Scholar, Mr. Wynn earned his undergraduate degree from the University of North
Carolina and his law degree from the University of Michigan. He has served on the boards of
BetterInvesting, the University of North Carolina General Alumni Association, and American
Players Theatre, and is the recipient of numerous honors, including BetterInvesting's George
Nicholson Lifetime Achievement Award, Wisconsin's Financial Literacy Legacy Award, and the
2026 Wealth Liberator Award.
Mr. Wynn and his wife have lived in Madison for forty of their 43 years of marriage.

JANET KLAWITTER (Alchohol Testing in WI) assisted by Rudy and Kayla

Role in Alcohol Testing

While her official job title does not explicitly state “alcohol testing,” the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene is the state’s official laboratory for alcohol testing in certain contexts. This includes:

• Driver’s license alcohol testing for impaired driving cases.

• Workplace alcohol testing for certain regulated industries.

• Public health alcohol testing for disease prevention and control.

The lab’s public affairs team, which Klawitter leads, is responsible for:

• Communicating testing procedures and policies to the public.

• Managing media and public relations for alcohol testing programs.

• Supporting law enforcement and employer partners with information on testing protocols.

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Wheel of Fortune Contestant Experience 

Renee Moe will be speaking about the good work United Way of Dane County does for our community and region. 

For over 100 years, United Way has partnered with local nonprofits, businesses, community leaders, donors and volunteers to create solutions that address the most complex challenges that no single person or organization can solve alone.