Sauk County Children’s Giving Tree receives $2,845
Sauk County Children’s Giving Tree received $2,845 this holiday season through Prevail Bank’s Holiday Matching Funds campaign to help provide meals, clothing and Christmas gifts for the children in need in Sauk County. Monetary donations were accepted by the public (November 10 - December 5) and then doubled by Prevail Bank, up to $1,000. Prevail Bank’s contribution to the grand total was $1,000. Pictured (L to R) is Deb Turner, President of Sauk County Children’s Giving Tree. She accepted the big check
Prevail Bank Awards Kids Ranch $3,000
Prevail Bank recently distributed 21 charitable contribution checks totaling $50,000 to support community programs across central Wisconsin. The Kids Ranch was one; it received $3,000 to secure the down payment needed to purchase the actual Ranch. The Kids Ranch, serves children who have suffered adverse childhood experiences such as incarcerated or absent parents, death of a loved one, poverty, learning disabilities, homelessness, and/or bullying. (L to R) Kristie Gardner, Executive Director of the Kids
The Core Setup Investments That Help Young Businesses Thrive
Launching a business in the Sauk Prairie area is an exciting leap—but also one that rewards owners who invest intentionally in a few foundational areas. The most successful new businesses tend to share one theme: they allocate early resources toward stability, visibility, and operational clarity rather than reacting later when problems grow more expensive. This article covers: Foundational financial and operational systems Early customer visibility strategy Smart technology choices Document readiness
Rocket Industrial Earns Great Place to Work Certification for Tenth Year in a Row
Rocket Industrial, a nationwide distributor of packaging materials, equipment, and automation solutions, is proud to announce its 10th consecutive Great Place to Work Certification. This year, 87% of Rocket employees said Rocket Industrial is a great place to work, 30% higher than the average U.S. company. This prestigious recognition is based entirely on confidential employee feedback and highlights Rocket’s continued commitment to creating an inclusive, people-first workplace culture. Rocket
Rethinking Work: How Businesses Can Truly Embrace Remote and Flexible Schedules
Not too long ago, the idea of working from anywhere was a novelty—something for freelancers, consultants, or the lucky few with progressive bosses. Now, it’s clear that remote work and flexible schedules aren’t just passing trends. They’re fundamental shifts in how we approach productivity, work-life balance, and even the way we define success. But while many companies have accepted the idea in theory, the real challenge is making it work—sustainably, equitably, and in a way that doesn’t leave employees
