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Roundy’s hosts “Love Your Local Farmer” dinner to recognize area farmers
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Farmers in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota play an integral role within Roundy’s in delivering fresh and locally sourced produce throughout the Midwest. On Thursday, January 22, 2015, to celebrate its 2014 achievements, Roundy’s invited a number of the farmers that bring fresh fruits and vegetables to their stores at the Italian Conference Center. Ben Brancel, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) was in attendance, as was Roundy’s chairman, president and CEO Robert Mariano. Highlights of the event included Steve Jarzombek, Vice President of Produce Merchandising for Roundy’s who recognized selected farmers for their excellent work in 2014; a cocktail hour, and dinner featuring produce from many of the local farmers honored at the event. Pictured at the event are (from left) Roundy's chairman, president and CEO Robert Mariano (a.k.a "Chairman Bob"), local urban farmer Will Allen, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Ben Brancel.
Wisconsin Energy Corp. CEO receives Stanek Award for Diversity The Greater Milwaukee Committee (GMC), in conjunction with Milwaukee Women, Inc. (MWi), bestowed the third annual Mary Ellen Stanek Award for Diversity in Corporate Governance on Wisconsin Energy Corp. Chairman & CEO Gale Klappa at the GMC annual meeting on Monday, February 9, 2015 at the University Club of Milwaukee. The Mary Ellen Stanek Award, established in 2013, is given to an individual or entity exhibiting leadership, influence and impact resulting in increased diversity on corporate boards in southeastern Wisconsin. The inaugural award was given to its namesake, Mary Ellen Stanek, and the second to Manpower Group chairman Jeff Joerres. Gale Klappa, chairman and CEO of Wisconsin Energy, who is a champion for diversity in the workplace. “Gale knows the importance of having women and minorities in leadership positions. Creating a culture of inclusion has proven to influence better decision making, better represent the company’s customer/client base, and ultimately contribute to business success,” said Phyllis King, Milwaukee Women Inc. chair and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee associate vice chancellor. Pictured at right (from left) are: We Energies vice president of local affairs Thelma Sias, chairman and CEO of Wisconsin Energy Gale Klappa, and the award’s namesake Mary Ellen Stanek.
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Walgreens and Common Council team up to promote Alzheimer's awareness
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Walgreens and the Milwaukee Common Council are teaming up with the Alzheimer’s Association on a new proclamation that will provide greater awareness of Alzheimer’s disease within the community. Walgreens is supporting the effort via information provided at 112 Walgreens drugstores in 11 Southeastern Wisconsin counties. The Alzheimer’s Association wants to empower every dementia caregiver with the tools they need to learn, cope, and survive, all free-of-charge, and how the Milwaukee Common Council is supporting this effort. The mission of this newly launched initiative is to connect family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia to the education and resources they need to deal with the stress of caregiving so they can remain healthy and productive members of their families, society, and workplace. Pictured at left (from left) are: Tabarius Smith, RPh, Walgreens pharmacist; Rocky Ladieu, RPh, Walgreens district pharmacy supervisor; Mary Ann Vance, Alzheimer’s Association; Milwaukee Common Council President Michael Murphy; and Tim Harrington, Alzheimer’s Association.