Fitchburg Economic Development Update

February 12, 2025

• State of Fitchburg today
• Forward Fitchburg City in Motion, a place-based economic development strategy, including upcoming projects and areas of long-term development
• Fitchburg’s economic development toolkit to enhance infrastructure, foster small business growth, and attract investments
• Success stories of innovative partnerships
• Alignment of Dane County’s Regional Housing Strategies with Fitchburg’s Housing Plan, Initiatives, and Programs
• Fitchburg’s evolution to a full-service City

Here is a link to Mike’s presentation materials.

Nervous System Dysregulation: Common Signs & Solutions

January 8, 2025

Dr. Laura Konopacki, Body Wave Chiropractic

Understanding your nervous system is key to managing stress, anxiety, sleep disruptions, and chronic fatigue. In this enlightening session, Dr. Laura Konopacki will guide you through the subtle yet powerful indicators of an overactive nervous system, and how it can affect your daily life. She’ll share practical tips and proven strategies to help restore balance to your neurological health, providing you with the tools you need to thrive.

This session will help you:

• Spot the common signs of nervous system imbalance
• Discover 3 powerful exercises to help your nerves relax naturally
• Understand how your daily habits may be locking you in stress

Stay Safe: Protect Yourself from Scams and More

November 13

Join Captain Ned Hartwick from the Fitchburg Police Department for an eye-opening presentation on staying safe in today’s world. Discover tactics criminals use to target individuals and businesses, from phishing emails to phone scams, and learn how to protect yourself. Capt. Hartwick will allow time for a safety Q&A session and update us on the department’s K-9 program.

Key Take-aways:

• How to recognize and avoid common scams
• What to do if you suspect a scammer has targeted you
• Time to ask individual questions
• News about the K-9 program

Bring Your Skin Back to Life

October 9

Join us for *”Bring Your Skin Back to Life”* with Melissa Hoefling and Mel Stafford, Kneaded Relief’s estheticians, as they reveal the secrets to achieving soft, hydrated, and glowing skin for both your face and body. Melissa will provide a brief explanation about skin and body care, and how Kneaded Relief can help you reach your personal skincare goals. You’ll also have the chance to try out products, take home samples, and snag informative flyers to enhance your routine. After the presentation, staff will be available for one-on-one consultations to answer your specific skincare questions.

You’ll get:

From Grass to Garden

September 11

Ready to convert your turf lawn into a garden oasis? Master Gardener Rita Thomas will guide you as she describes her journey to transforming her grassy lawn into a natural, welcoming haven. You’ll gain insights to help you:

• Swap out some of your turf for native plants that support a healthy, balanced environment.
• Design a yard that’s full of interest, color, and life all year round.
• Improve your mental and physical health by engaging in various gardening activities.
• Turn your garden into a lively, buzzing space that attracts bees, butterflies, and birds.

Rita is or has been a member of the Wisconsin Hardy Plant Society, The Fitchburg Garden Club, the Hemerocallis Society, the WI-IL Rock Garden Society, the Woody Plant Society, the Wisconsin Peony Society, and The Madison Area Master Gardeners Association. As a volunteer, she designed and supported the gardens at Agrace Hospice, Longenecker Gardens, and the Olbrich Gardens Conservatory. Her garden has been part of many national tours—including the Rare Plant Society, The Perennial Plant Society, and The Rock Garden Society’s national event—as well as Olbrich Gardens and other local garden tours. On September 11, she will show you how she reshaped her 100’ x 144’ city lot “From Grass to Garden.”