Events

Presented by 100State/NHTI in partnership with Making608 Program Purpose SalesImprov is a 6-week immersive training experience designed to help professionals master real-time communication, navigate objections, and build stronger stakeholder relationships—by combining the art of improv with the science of sales. Whether you’re a consultant, fundraiser, entrepreneur, or sales professional, this program helps you increase your... ...

Calling all Entrepreneurs, innovators and dreamers! Are you ready to put your business idea to the test in the most exhilarating way possible? Join us at 100seconds, where you’ll have just 1 minute 40 seconds to pitch your idea, receive instant feedback and connect with potential collaborators.  This isn’t just another networking event—it’s a high-energy,... ...

Join us for an evening of networking and information about tax tips and strategies with Vesta!  Whether you’re a tax pro or just starting out, this event will have something for everyone. Learn the latest tips and strategies to maximize your returns and minimize your stress. From deductions to credits, Vesta has you covered. Don’t... ...

Join us for an in-person networking reception in Madison following the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) Annual Conference panel, Purple State, Green Momentum. After a day of national dialogue on clean energy and inclusive economic growth, let’s bring the conversation home to Wisconsin. Hosted by WEI Board Member Dan Guerra Jr,  Executive Director of 100state,... ...

Is your website sabotaging your brand without you realizing it? Join design experts John Huston and Steve Mintz as they expose the five critical mistakes that are costing brands conversions, credibility, and customers, from typography disasters and self-centered storytelling to disjointed imagery and weak calls-to-action. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to transform your website... ...

Step inside Madison Ballet’s evolving conversation with itself. At this special open house, we’ll introduce TL;DR, Madison Ballet’s new think tank and dramaturgical wing—an experiment in how a ballet company engages with ideas, creativity, and community. Part salon, part studio visit, part intellectual report, TL;DR is “the conversation ballet has with itself, overheard.” Each gathering... ...

No matter what our role is, most of us probably have to write as part of our job – emails, documentation, blog posts, feature specs – but are we being intentionally inclusive when we do so? In this presentation, we’ll learn from professional writer Olivia Barrow about how to create content that fosters respect and... ...