You know the routine . . .
GENERAL
WE’RE NUMBER THREE!
For young professionals, according to Forbes Magazine. Sometimes it makes you wonder why we get so much whining from the business community and then get accolades like this. Well, wait, nevermind. Des Moines is number one. Seriously. Not so sure about these results.
AND NUMBER 13 OR 43
Wisconsin is 13 adn Madison 43 in the clean or green economy. Report says 2.7 percent of all the jobs in Wisconsin and 3.5 percent of Madison area jobs are identified as clean economy positions.
NEW BUS SERVICE
To Wausau, Dubuque and Green Bay. Subsidized by the government.
CITY
FIRE STARTED IN RESTAURANT
One of the tenants I talked to was convinced that was what happened, and they were right. I certainly hope they were not right about the rest of what he told me. Here’s info from the fire department.
GEESE MEMORIALIZED
12 people showed up, and still it made the news . . . interesting. Guess it was quirky enough. Gooseburgers for the food pantries! Yeah, somehow that doesn’t make me feel better. There had to be a better solution.
HOUSE EXPLOSION CAUSE DETERMINEDM
No, not the Sun Prairie on, the near west side one.
COUNTY
PARISI NOT BACKING DOWN
21% tax increase for CARPC not acceptable according to him. Three other mayors, including Paul Soglin disagreed. Is planning more important than public safety and aid to the poor, elderly and disabled, asks Parisi. Wants developers to pay higher fees instead. ($120) Meeting tonight.
SCHOOLS AND UW
SUMMER SCHOOL MADE FUN
Expansion of enrichment classes.
BIDDY BYE
Picnic in her honor.
TWO STUDENT REGENTS APPOINTED
One worked for Ron Johnson and the Republican National Committee. Surprised? Not.
STATE
CHRIS TAYLOR JOINS OTHERS IN ASKING PROSSER TO STEP DOWN
He should take a leave of absence during this investigation.
FITZMANDERING
Republicans want Prosser to decide disputes about redistricting.
KARMA FOR MILLERCOORS
Laid off state workers in Minnesota can’t renew their licenses so they can’t sell their beer.
WALKERS APPROVAL RATING
37%. 65% think Wisconsin is run to only serve a few big interests. State Journal says 59% disapprove. Or 41% approval. No time to figure out the difference.
MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACKING
In the 48th. Vicky Selkowe, Andy Heidt and Fred Arnold share their thoughts.
ALEC DOCUMENT BOMB
I love the Center for Media and Democracy!
WALKER PAYS MINNESOTA $60M
For the reciprocity agreement.
NOT IN THE NEWS
DIGITAL PHOTOS: HOW TO EDIT AND MANAGE
Date: 7/28/2011 – 7/28/2011, 10 -12 noon
Location: Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703
Cost: 15.
Contact: Pat Guttenberg, Program Coordinator, 266-6581
Description: Learn how to transfer photo files from the camera memory card to the computer and develop a filing system that will allow for easy location and retrieval of those photo files. Edit your photo files using free software. Discover how to crop and resize photo files plus make corrections and improve photos using editing tools. Join instructor John Lorimer on Tuesdays, July 28 and August 4 from 10 – noon pm. 15 fee. Call 266-6581 to register.
DOING MORE WITH LESS – TOGETHER
Do you provide consulting, mentoring, or coaching to community organizations? Are you a part of a community group that could use some consulting, mentoring, or coaching but just doesn’t have the resources to make it happen?
CORE (Consulting for Organizational Reflection and Effectiveness) a collaboration of organizations, consultants, and funders, is making two “Doing More with Less—Together” gatherings happen in upcoming days to explore ways that we can all work together to get through these tough times. You can sign up online at http://www.consultingforchange.org/organizational-gatherings.html
Gatherings are set for Thursday, July 14th and Monday, July 18th 5:30-9pm at the Goodman Community Center. Pre-registration is required. Dinner is provided. Donations are welcome. Childcare can also be provided with 48 hours notice.
These gatherings are a great opportunity to build your networks, give input into CORE new pilot program that will launch this fall giving up to 12 small budget organizations 6 months of consulting support, and build your toolbox of ways to become more effective and sustainable as a consultant or a community group.
“I certainly hope they were not right about the rest of what he told me.”
Nice tease 😛