Promote Your Business at Biz!

The upcoming Eighth Annual Biz Awards are scheduled for October 11, 2023. As part of our event, we're planning to distribute 125 exclusive swag bags to the attendees, and we wanted to extend an invitation to you.

Here are the details you need to know:

Swag Bag Distribution: 125 bags

Item Inclusion Cost: $25 (for up to 125 items)

Deadline for Inclusion: October 1, 2023

Please reach out to Lieneke at lieneke@danebuylocal.com. Lieneke will guide you through the process and answer any questions you might have.

Participating in the swag bags is a valuable opportunity to connect with the local business community and showcase your brand. Don't miss out on being a part of this exciting event!

Nomination Time!!

The Biz Awards 2023 is an annual event hosted by Dane Buy Local. The awards aim to recognize outstanding achievements and contributions made by local businesses in various categories.

Dane Buy Local is currently inviting nominations from the community to identify businesses which have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and a commitment to the community. The nomination process allows members of the public to nominate their favorite local businesses, showcasing the unique and diverse entrepreneurial spirit within the area.

The nomination period is currently open through September 5, 2023, by MIDNIGHT. Community members are encouraged to participate actively by submitting nominations for their favorite local businesses. After the nominations are collected and reviewed, the finalists will be announced, and the winners will be honored at a prestigious awards ceremony to be held on October 11 at Holy Wisdom Monastery.

If you are a Dane Buy Local member, make sure to spread the word so the public can nominate!

Click to Nominate!

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Video, with interviews and showing locations visited in the recent tours.

Sept 20, 4-8pm

Latino & Asian Pacific Businesses

Presenting Sponsor

Thanks to the support from Madison Locally Sourced, tickets are COMPLIMENTARY for the 3 remaining tours.

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November 1 to December 17, 2023

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Deadline for business registration is September 7, 2023

To sign up and for more information, go to:

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As a participating business, you stand to gain numerous benefits from the Dane County ~Holiday Passport 2023:

~Boost in holiday sales

~Reach new customers

~Encourage repeat customers

~Increased visibility

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Celebrate Creatures of the Night at Fall Fest

a free, fun, and family-event at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center!

LOCATION: Aldo Leopold Nature Center ● 330 Femrite Drive, Monona, WI

DATE & TIME: Friday, October 6^th ● 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

FEE: This event is FREE and open to the PUBLIC

CONTACT: (608) 221-0404 or www.aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org

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Congratulations go out to Denise for being recognized by Community Shares as a "Change-Maker" in Madison. Here is the report:

Denise Jess

Nominated by Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired

Winner of the Linda Sundberg Civil Rights Defender Award

In her role as the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired, Denise Jess applies her leadership expertise and lived experience to promote the independence, dignity, and empowerment of Wisconsinites living with vision loss. Denise’s impact ranges widely from transportation equity to voting rights and healthcare access. Her work is guided by the belief that in a truly inclusive society, people with disabilities — including vision loss — must be full participants in conversations affecting their lives.