DBL BUZZ | What a night at Biz Awards!

Congratulations to the 2023 Biz Award Winners!

This marks the 14th year of the annual event, presented by Boardman & Clark LLP, and it was held at Holy Wisdom Monastery in Middleton. The event featured local artists sponsored by ArtWorks, music by the Middleton/Cross Plains Area School String Quartet, after-party desserts sponsored by Chad’s Design Build, a photo booth provided by Décor and Funny Faces, an entertaining round of Heads or Tails by Zoe of Z.Boutique, a Chance to Win table sponsored by Heartland Credit Union, the all-important bar sponsored was SVA, our welcome bag sponsored by Edgerton Hospital, and mesmerizing magic tricks by James the Magician.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors and attendees for contributing to the tremendous success of this year's event.

The list of winners includes:

Above & Beyond Award

REAP Food Group

Community Supporter Award

Abel Contemporary Gallery

Family Wellbeing Award

Mentoring Positives

Impressive New Member Award

Edgerton Hospital and Health Services

Lemonade Maker Award

Ben Jackson Foundation

Looking for the Helper Award

Migrants Restaurant

Outstanding Innovator Award

Dane County Regional Airport

Partnership Award

Metcalfe's Market

Sustainability Award

Slipstream Inc

Under the Radar Award

Arcus Communications

Staff Pick Award

Badger Barter

Rose Molz Local Legacy Award

Madison Black Chamber of Commerce

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Oct 17, 4-8pm

Atwood/Willy St

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Thanks to the support from Madison Locally Sourced, tickets are COMPLIMENTARY for the 2 remaining tours.

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There are plenty of things coming up in the next 3 months. It can be hard to keep track of it all. Here is a list to help you out. Mark your calendar.

Oct 17 Shop Local Tour - Atwood/Willy St Businesses - RSVP

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Nov 1 - Dec 17 Holiday Passport - Shop at local businesses

Nov 14 Breakfast at Dane County Humane Society

Nov 16 Shop Local Tour - Holiday Shopping - RSVP

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Nov 21 Shop Local Celebration Press Conference - TBD

Nov 24 Plaid Friday - Dress in plaid to show support of local businesses

Nov 25 Small Business Saturday

Nov 26 Artists Sunday

Nov 27 Local Cyber Monday - Use MarketPlace for local businesses

https://danebuylocal.com/member-marketplace/

Nov 28 Giving Tuesday

Nov 30-Dec 6 On-line Auction

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Mad Kidney Fest combines healthy food, local charity and dialysis clinics Indulge in a week of nourishing, local and kidney-friendly dining, October 9-15, 2023!

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Halloween Charcuterie Workshop with Madison Cheese Boards

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Fall Gallery Night in Stoughton

October 13th, 2023, 5-9 p.m.

Four fine art galleries will host the 2023 fall gallery night:

Abel Contemporary Gallery, 524 E Main Street

Grand Inspired, 501 E Main Street

Woodland Studios, 195 E Main Street

Zovar Fine Art, 143 E Main Street

Abel Contemporary Gallery has a reputation as one of the largest and most impressive collections of fine art and fine craft in the region, featuring notable works in many media, and hosting new exhibits every six to seven weeks by artists with national prominence alongside the work of well-known local artists. The 8,000 square foot gallery is housed in a beautifully renovated former tobacco warehouse built in 1891.