TOURISM'S RECOVERY: Region making a strong comeback after a year of tough times

Rebuilding after last year's floods, regional tourist sites are thriving, even in the bad economy....

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EXPERTISE

Sales success starts with really listening to your clients

In recent coaching sessions and Selling ExtraNet group meetings, I have been asking clients to share successes, as part of a goal to get people focused on positive outcomes.... > Full text

There are lots of ways to make a charitable donation

Direct mail can still be an effective tool for businesses

Networking important, but you have to do it the right way

The most important business document you will ever sign

Now is a good time to position your company for recovery

Boost your bottom line by creating buzz for your business

Is your financial adviser a fiduciary you can trust?

How to compete when price is king

FOCUS

Businesses have financial reasons to go green

When your company is one of Madison's biggest consumers of energy, it pays to look for ways to trim energy costs.... > Full text

REAL ESTATE

Food Concepts CEO went after a bargain

Food Concepts Inc., on Parmenter Road in Middleton, opened its creatively renovated 79,000-square-foot building in 2006.... > Full text

EDITORIAL

World-class performance possible with Next Generation

Can Dane County manufacturers compete and win in a 21st century global economy? A new study says they can if they make the transition to Next Generation Manufacturing.... > Full text

FAMILY BUSINESS

Son takes on many roles to help mother's cooking enterprise succeed

Huma Siddiqui acquired the perfect partner for White Jasmine, a business that revolves around her Pakistani heritage and the flavors of her native cuisine.... > Full text

ASSETS & OPPORTUNITIES

Regional focus needed to reap benefits of tourism marketing

The landmark A&O Initiative, completed in December, identified key assets in our region, mapped them, and uncovered eight unique opportunities we have to grow the region's economy based on our assets.... > Full text

POLITICS

Will conservatives be wallflowers in Supreme Court race?

Conservatives believe they have the winning message when it comes to races for the state Supreme Court.... > Full text

GOOD WORKS

Employers help teens learn through Junior Achievement

Though he has yet to graduate, Middleton Alternative Senior High School student Alec Donahue is already employed at the Dane County Regional Airport.... > Full text

DOWNTIME

Clip and save this good grocery list

A big part of getting and staying fit is eating the right foods. Let me help you by sharing my top 21 suggestions for your grocery list.... > Full text

'Secrets of the Millionaire Mind' a worthwhile read

TRAVEL

Think your company can't afford a getaway? Think again!

They first rolled into my e-mail box and clogged my BlackBerry at the end of 2008. Smaller offers at first, most of them lost in last-minute holiday sales, then increasingly bold and attention-getting.... > Full text

TECHNOLOGY

Web site do's and don'ts

What constitutes a professional Web site? The answer to this question is as varied as those asking the question.... > Full text

It makes sense to cooperate with our western neighbor

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Joe Alexander

Joe Alexander, 30,� is president of The Alexander Co. He sits on the advisory board of the Salvation Army of Dane County.... > Full text