The buzz from the expo floor builds into the largest after hours networking event of the year. Attendees roll up their sleeves and enjoy connecting with fellow business executives in a lively environment filled with music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

This annual awards luncheon honors creative and innovative entrepreneurs and their companies located in southeastern Wisconsin!

The Bravo! Entrepreneur Awards demonstrate the best traits of entrepreneurship, including willingness to take risk, drive and perseverance, etc.

The IQ Innovation Awards recognize the most innovative, clever and unique products, services or processes among the companies nominated.

Nomination Deadline: March 23, 2013.

The annual M&A Forum, presented by BizTimes Media, will examine different business exit strategies, including recapitalizations, employee stock ownership programs, management buyouts, sale to private equity firms, mergers with strategic partners and more.

The M&A Forum will feature a leading keynote speaker in addition to a forum discussion designed to further educate and inform business owners, CEOs, presidents and their advisers to implement the right strategies.

Scroll down to view the event highlight video from the 2013 event.

This annual event promises to once again deliver insightful ideas from a fresh perspective for women business executives. The event will feature a panel of area women business executives who will discuss best practices and strategies to overcome challenges in order to succeed in a fast paced business environment. A woman “Executive of the Year” will also be awarded.

CLICK HERE to view 2012 event photos and information in the Women in Business digital edition.

The median age of our workforce is getting older and medical costs continue to rise. The cost of a claim under workers compensation is more expensive than if claimed under health insurance. What can employers do to control health care costs?
Dr. Andrew Seter with Sensia Wellness discusses a physician’s perspective on what he looks for in medical evaluations and how he advises employers with return-to-work programs

MRA Conference Center
N19 W24400 Riverwood Drive
Waukesha

http://www.myknowledgebroker.com/resource-center/seminars-and-events/aging-workforce-seminar/

Wine and small plate pairing event at nines featuring Aleksandrovic Wines

May 23, 2013 / 6:30 to 8:30 – nines at the River Club of Mequon is delighted to present a very special wine and small plate pairing event featuring Aleksandrovic Wines. (Alek-sand-ro-vic)


This tasting event will feature 2 highly rated red wines, 2 white wine favorites, 1 dessert wine plus a specially selected champagne. All selections will be paired with a variety of appropriate small plate food samplings.

Aleksandrovic Wines have been consistently awarded medals in the top three places in some of the most prestigious wine and spirit competitions in Great Britain, Italy and France. Now, nines and River Club are honored to feature Aleksandrovic. Accordingly, Bozidar, owner of Aleksandrovic Wine will be in attendance as will nines/The River Club’s executive chef, Justin Disbrow, who will create the small plate offerings.

Please join us on May 23rd, and become part of the story. RSVP to -Stephanie.Hayes@riverclubofmequon.com / $40.00 per person

May 23, 2013 / 6:30 to 8:30 – nines at the River Club of Mequon is delighted to present a very special wine and small plate pairing event featuring Aleksandrovic Wines. (Alek-sand-ro-vic)


This tasting event will feature 2 highly rated red wines, 2 white wine favorites, 1 dessert wine plus a specially selected champagne. All selections will be paired with a variety of appropriate small plate food samplings.

Aleksandrovic Wines have been consistently awarded medals in the top three places in some of the most prestigious wine and spirit competitions in Great Britain, Italy and France. Now, nines and River Club are honored to feature Aleksandrovic. Accordingly, Bozidar, owner of Aleksandrovic Wine will be in attendance as will nines/The River Club’s executive chef, Justin Disbrow, who will create the small plate offerings.

Please join us on May 23rd, and become part of the story. RSVP to -Stephanie.Hayes@riverclubofmequon.com / $40.00 per person

Wauwatosa’s fourth annual VillageGreen Street Fair will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, in the historic Village. It’s the first outdoor festival in Milwaukee dedicated to sustainability, raising awareness of eco-friendly products and services and provides fun green activities.

WCREW will host its twelfth annual event for outstanding women in Wisconsin’s commercial real estate industry on June 5 at the Women’s Club of Wisconsin and is seeking nominations for women that have demonstrated leadership in the industry through, among other things, project development, community involvement, display of foresight and vision, and commitment to mentoring and other accomplishments. Awards will be in the following three categories:
• Outstanding Woman in Commercial Real Estate
• Rising Star in Commercial Real Estate
• Patty McConnell Networking Award (Nominee must be a WCREW member)

The deadline for nominations is May 1, 2013. Nomination forms are available online at www.wcrew.org or send a request to Heather@wamllc.net. Self-nominations are encouraged.

The annual Top 10 Businesses of the Year Awards, presented by the Waukesha County Business Alliance in partnership with BizTimes Media, honors 10 businesses in southeastern Wisconsin. Winners are selected by an independent panel of judges based upon financial growth, customer focus, a history of outstanding employee relations and a commitment to the community. They are honored at the awards luncheon and featured in the print and online editions of BizTimes Milwaukee.

Come hear Nina Vaca, CEO and Founder of Pinnacle Technical Resources, share her entrepreneurial journey, along with the best practices for building ideas into innovations that can successfully compete. Nina is a director with Kohl's Corporation, a founding board member of Startup America Partnership and is the recipient of the coveted Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Cheryl Perkins from InnovationEdge will lead an interactive discussion designed for both the entrepreneur and the corporate intrapreneur on how to create a strategy, structure, and culture to successfully drive innovation efforts.

Mount Mary College
2900 North Menomonee River Parkway
Milwaukee

Early bird price: 99 by May 17

http://voicesofleadership.bpt.me/

Ignite Your Plan with Effective Project Management

Susan K. Wehrley, author of Ignite "The Plan," and Strategic Planning Consultant will speak with Richard Thickens, BIZremedies Qualified Consultant and Expert Project Manager on: Create an effective Strategic Plan and keep your plan alive and thriving with effective project management techniques. You will learn how to ensure you have the right strategic plan, the 5 Keys to effective Project Management, and the typical 5 obstacles along the way.

Ottawa University
245 S. Executive Dr.
Brookfield

http://www.BIZremedies.com

2013 Spring Science Café Series

Breast Cancer Screening and Preventive Health

• Speaker: Alonzo P. Walker, MD

• There are many different types of breast cancer
• Breast cancer can also even be diagnosed in males.
• What can you do to decrease your risk for breast cancer?
• When is it a good time to go for a screening or reach out to a health professional if you have a concern?
• Where can you go if you don’t have a doctor or insurance?

Capuchins’ Run Walk for the Hungry to German Fest

All proceeds are shared by Capuchin ministries to feed the hungry: St. Ben's Community Meal & House of Peace. New this year: Our event will kick off from the US Cellular stage. Come early and enjoy music & festivities. After the awards presentation, enter GermanFest for free with a $5 food/drink coupon PLUS receive a 2 for 1 Coupon to return to GermanFest over the weekend. 5 K run on USATF Certified Course, chip timed & scored by CARRS or non-competitive 2 mile walk through Lakeshore State Park (separate course from the running course).

http://www.capuchinsrunwalkforthehungry.org/

WCREW Annual Golf Outing

WCREW’s Annual Golf Outing provides an engaging venue for business professionals to enjoy an afternoon of recreation to network, socialize and support women of real estate in an event that includes an 18-hole scramble, lunch and dinner.

This event is an excellent way to engage member and non-member professionals to participate in a fun, yet professional event. Each year, the committee finds new ways to encourage participation through various sponsor, golfer, volunteer and donation opportunities. These opportunities provide companies and individuals a way to connect with other real estate professionals. By continuing to collaborate within the community, real estate industry and WCREW membership, we are able to produce a successful golf outing each year.

Fairways of Woodside Golf Course
W235 N8518 Clubhouse Circle
Sussex

Member price: $125

NON-MEMBER:
Individual Golfer: $150
Foursome: $575
Foursome: $700 W/Hole Sponsorship (18 holes available)
Dinner Only: $55

Golf reservation includes Golf, Two DrinkTickets, Lunch, and Dinner (Cash Bar)

For more information or to register, visit http://www.wcrew.org/golf.

WCREW’s Annual Golf Outing provides an engaging venue for business professionals to enjoy an afternoon of recreation to network, socialize and support women of real estate in an event that includes an 18-hole scramble, lunch and dinner.

This event is an excellent way to engage member and non-member professionals to participate in a fun, yet professional event. Each year, the committee finds new ways to encourage participation through various sponsor, golfer, volunteer and donation opportunities. These opportunities provide companies and individuals a way to connect with other real estate professionals. By continuing to collaborate within the community, real estate industry and WCREW membership, we are able to produce a successful golf outing each year.

The 13th Annual Dylan's Run/Walk for Autism will take place on the morning of September 8, 2013 at the Henry Maier Festival Grounds. Dylan’s Run is a major fundraiser for the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin and was created to build awareness about autism and to raise money for our mission: to provide support for all that are affected by autism. In 2012, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel listed Dylan’s Run as one of the city’s largest runs in the Milwaukee area with the 7th best rate of percent of expenses spent on programs and services. A portion of the proceeds from this event also funds research which is being conducted in Wisconsin. When this event was established in 2001, the rate of Autism was 1 out of 500 children. It is now 1 in 88, which demonstrates the urgent need for more services in our community. This event provides a much needed opportunity to come together and show support for one another.

MIlwaukee's Summerfest Grounds on Milwaukee's lakefront

www.dylansrun.com

Milwaukee's Future 50 Program, established in 1980, recognizes privately-owned companies in the seven county region that have been in business for at least three years and have shown significant revenue and employment growth. The companies are honored at the annual Future 50 Luncheon, are highlighted in the MMAC's Membership Directory and are often featured in news articles published by BizTimes Milwaukee.


CLICK HERE to view 2012 event photos and information in the Future 50 digital edition.

PDS 2013 Technology Conference

The PDS Technology Conference attracts a group of passionate, hardworking technology executives anxious and eager to make an impact within the organizations they represent. Hundreds of top-level IT professionals attend the conference every year to be inspired, learn, and wanting to make a difference.
A Quick Glance:
- 17th annual technology conference
- 2-day event (traditional format: breakout sessions, exhibit hall, keynotes, evening activities)
- Encourage all PDS regions to participate (WI, MN, IL, MO, IN, OH, IA, KS)
- Target CIO/CTO, Executive, VP, Director, Managers, Engineers, Administrators, Networking, Support
- “Client Educational Event” – strategy sessions are designed to be business focused (not sales
focused). Technical demo’s and sales presentations are reserved for the Exhibit Hall.
- Complimentary to qualified attendees
- 100% qualified audience – not open to public, every attendee thoroughly qualified throughout registration process

Clients: 90% retention:

Delta Airlines Center
400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee

PDS2013.com

The PDS Technology Conference attracts a group of passionate, hardworking technology executives anxious and eager to make an impact within the organizations they represent. Hundreds of top-level IT professionals attend the conference every year to be inspired, learn, and wanting to make a difference.
A Quick Glance:
- 17th annual technology conference
- 2-day event (traditional format: breakout sessions, exhibit hall, keynotes, evening activities)
- Encourage all PDS regions to participate (WI, MN, IL, MO, IN, OH, IA, KS)
- Target CIO/CTO, Executive, VP, Director, Managers, Engineers, Administrators, Networking, Support
- “Client Educational Event” – strategy sessions are designed to be business focused (not sales
focused). Technical demo’s and sales presentations are reserved for the Exhibit Hall.
- Complimentary to qualified attendees
- 100% qualified audience – not open to public, every attendee thoroughly qualified throughout registration process

Clients: 90% retention: