Madison Area Builders Association Fall Parade of Homes

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The Madison Area Builders Association’s Fall Parade of Homes returns October 9–11 and October 16–18, featuring new homes by local builders throughout the Madison area. Tour homes at the neighborhood Parade sites in Kilkenny Farms West in Waunakee and ...

GiGi's Playhouse Madison Generation G Gala

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Welcome to the 10th Annual GiGi’s Playhouse Madison Generation G Gala, an unforgettable evening celebrating a decade of impact, acceptance, and achievement for the Down syndrome community. Join us on Friday, October 16th at 6:00 PM for a semi-formal ...

Pedal for a Cause-Basecamp Fitness

7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Join Basecamp Fitness on Friday, October 17th, for Pedal for a Cause—a community-wide initiative dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Recovery (@bcrecovery_53711). Breast Cancer Recovery is a local organization providing emotional ...

Reflection & Connection: Learning to Trust Yourself

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Through guided reflection and conversation, explore where outside expectations may be getting louder than you own inner knowing.

Introduction to Financial Management

4:00 PM - 5:45 PM

This course seeks to set participants on the right path by providing a “101” overview of financial bookkeeping, accounting terminology and concepts, a breakdown of the key financial statements, and a brief introduction to financial management. This ...

Business Taxes 101: Navigating Self-Employment and Small Business Taxes for Beginners

10:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Stepping into the world of business ownership brings with it the critical responsibility of understanding and managing business taxes. Whether you’re a fledgling entrepreneur, a freelancer transitioning to a formal business entity, or a small business ...

Gather + Grow: Madison Women’s Network

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Gather + Grow: Madison Women’s Network connection, community & meaningful conversation for women who live with passion and heart.

Trust but Verify: Using AI for Small-Business Research

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore how AI can support business research, learning, and problem-solving while also examining the limitations, assumptions, and risks that come with AI-generated information. Participants will practice evaluating ...

Time & Energy Mastery-The Perk

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Lead with focus, protect your energy, & create momentum that lasts. Great managers know that time & energy are leadership resources. In this session, managers will learn how to prioritize with clarity, protect focus, model a sustainable pace, & use ...

Yin Yoga: Making Space to Listen

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

This Yin-Yoga session offers a place to slow down and create space to notice what’s present. Through gentle Yin poses, breath, and stillness, practice experiencing emotions and sensations without judgment, allowing them space to move through you. As ...

2026 Boo Walk

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us on Sunday, October 25th for a walk to raise funds for Breast Cancer awareness and research. We are looking forward to honoring those living with breast cancer, honor loved ones lost, and celebrating survivors! Check in will begin at our office ...

Grosso University Ribbon Cutting

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The wait is officially over, and you are cordially invited to a massive Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Community Celebration. Open to friends, family, neighbors, and local businesses, this event offers an exciting day of networking, fun, and philanthropic ...

Digital Marketing and Social Media Conference

8:15 AM - 4:00 PM

In this all-day conference, you will learn how to engage your customers and prospects online through your website and social media and track your activities so that you know what is working and what needs to be adjusted. Join us to build your marketing ...

Fearless Performance Management

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

The performance management – or employee feedback – process is one that can fill many managers and employees alike a sense of dread. However, with the right skills and mindset, this process can become a collaborative form of two-way communication that ...

Chamber 101 - October 2026

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Join us for Chamber 101 to learn how to make the most of your membership! This event is ideal for new Chamber members, longtime members looking for a refresher on their benefits or prospective Chamber members. Focusing on our core BEAM principles – ...

2026 WAGS Fall Fundraiser

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Every life changed by a WAGS dog begins with a community that believes it's possible. For nearly 40 years, Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs (WAGS) has brought people together to create life-changing partnerships. Every service dog and ...

Leading with Legacy: Insight to Impact

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

This is the moment where insight becomes impact, bringing together leaders who care deeply about the future of girls in Wisconsin, and are ready to take action. Last year's event was rooted in the insights from the State of the Girl in Wisconsin ...

Workshop: When to Push & When to Pull Back

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

How do you know when your body needs a little encouragement—and when it genuinely needs rest? Explore the difference between discomfort, resistance, fatigue, stress, and recovery, and learn practical ways to adjust movement and wellness practices to ...

Intermediate Financial Management

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Participants will learn how the three core financial statements—the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement—work together to tell the full story of a business’s financial health. Over four sessions, participants will build skills in ...

HR Trends 2027

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Learn key HR trends for 2027 and how organizations are optimizing HR strategies to succeed in the new world of work. Through their annual HR Trends Survey, QTI aims to provide businesses with critical HR insights by providing guidance on topics such as ...

Leading Through Change: Practical Tools for Navigating Change

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Change is a constant in today’s workplace. Whether you’re stepping into a new leadership role, growing a business, navigating uncertainty, implementing a new process, or helping others adapt to new ways of working, how you respond to change can make a ...

Holidays Galore & More Sale

Respond, Don't React: A Strategic Approach to Workplace Challenges

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Conflict shows up in every organization. The most damaging issues aren’t the arguments themselves; they’re the unresolved patterns that drain time, energy, and efforts, stall decisions, and erode trust. This workshop is designed for business owners, ...

Holidays Galore & More Sale

Pricing for Profit: Build a Price That Supports Your Business (and Your Life!)

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Pricing your products and services can be an overwhelming process. Charge too little, and your business may struggle to grow sustainably. Charge too much, and you may worry about losing customers. The reality is that effective pricing is both marketing ...

2026 Sustainable Business Council

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

19TH ANNUAL SBC CONFERENCE CONFERENCE OVERVIEW The 19th Annual Sustainable Business Council (SBC) Conference is the premier B2B sustainability event in the Upper Midwest, bringing together business leaders and sustainability practitioners for two ...

Communication & Delegation Skills

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Whether you are communicating with your employees, customers, or suppliers your ability to express yourself well and understand others is a major factor of your success. You will take the DiSC Personal Profile and use the results to strengthen your ...

Emotional Intelligence in Action-The Perk

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Use emotional intelligence to build trust, reduce friction, and elevate teamwork. Emotional intelligence helps managers understand themselves, read the room, & choose responses that build trust. In this session, managers will explore practical ways to ...

Birdie Derby

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Get in some exercise before the Thanksgiving festivities start! The Birdie Derby (previously known as Berbee Derby) is an annual Thanksgiving Day 10K run and 5K run/walk, and is a family-friendly event. Enjoy something fun before the busy day begins—a ...

Magnet Fete

7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Join us for a fun night to celebrate the end of the year with other young professionals in the Madison area. The Magnet Fete offers an opportunity to dress up, meet new friends, and have a fun time out. This year we are bringing the fun downtown to the ...

Get Festive With Agora

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join your friends and neighbors at Get Festive With Agora, kicking off the Fitchburg Holiday Lights Tour & Jubilee! This holiday celebration features family-friendly activities such as carriage rides, cookie decorating, fire pits & s'mores, shopping ...