Renew Your Membership for 2026

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Renew your 2026 WSAE membership today to continue enjoying valuable professional connections, industry insights, and resources that support your success. Staying active ensures you remain part of a strong community of association executives committed to learning, leadership, and advancing the profession. Keep your benefits going—renew now and stay connected throughout the year! Renew here!

Sponsor With WSAE

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Show your support for WSAE and maximize your visibility as a WSAE sponsor in 2026! From year round sponsor opportunities to a la carte sponsor opportunities, we have something for everyone! Review all WSAE Sponsor Opportunities on our website.

Call for ALA Mentors

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The ALA program is looking to expand our network of mentors. If you are able and willing to connect with our up-and-coming association professionals in the ’25-’26 Cohort, please submit a mentor interest survey! ALA participants are asked to connect with mentors monthly to discuss topics presented in their monthly webinars. The ALA cohort is full of motivated professionals, eager to learn more about associations and make meaningful connections with mentors. Submit today !

Wisconsin Center District Promotes Megan Seppmann to New Leadership Role

MILWAUKEE (November 24, 2025) — Following an award-winning expansion that has firmly established Milwaukee as a premier destination for major events, the Wisconsin Center District (WCD), owners and operators of Baird Center, Miller High Life Theatre and UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, announces the promotion of Megan Seppmann to Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Read the full article here.

Dana Murn, CAE Named Academy Director of the Michigan Academy of Physician Associates and Executive Director of the Society for Mucosal Immunology

Menomonee Falls, WI — Dana Murn, CAE, has been named the Academy Director of the Michigan Academy of Physician Associates (MAPA) and Executive Director of the Society for Mucosal Immunology (SMI). Both MAPA and SMI are managed by Association Acumen, an award-winning accredited association management firm based in Menomonee Falls, WI. Read the full article here.

Q3 2025 FDIC Numbers Show Continued Strength of Wisconsin Banks

MADISON, Wis. — Numbers released today by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) show Wisconsin banks remain in good health through the third quarter of this year. Year-over-year lending increased in all categories (commercial, residential, and farm loans), demonstrating the responsiveness of banks to meet their communities’ needs. Individuals and businesses continue to trust banks as a safe place to keep money, as evidenced by an increase in deposits, both year over year (5.20%) and quarter over quarter (2.06%).The Q3 net interest margin increased (3.46%) from the prior quarter (3.33%) and the prior year (3.18%). Wisconsin banks remain well capitalized. Read the full article here.

Over 40,000 Wisconsinites Reached by Banks’ Financial Education Efforts

MADISON, Wis. — On Thursday, November 20, 114 Wisconsin bankers and 25 banks were honored by the Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) for their efforts in promoting financial literacy to Wisconsin’s community members. WBF is the charitable arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA), whose mission is to promote financial literacy and financial capability to the public and to broaden consumer empowerment in the financial services industry through research, education, grants, and scholarships. Read the full article here.

Madison Remodeling Professionals Win Awards for Excellence (Remodeler of the Year) for Madison Area Projects

(Madison, WI), (December 2025) — Local companies in Madison, WI were named winners in the 2025 NARI of Madison Remodeler of the Year (RotY) Award competition in several categories. 34 projects with 91 total team members were entered totaling almost $11 million dollars in remodeling work in the Madison area. The awards are part of an annual competition held by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Read the full article here.

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Staying on Track During the Holidays While Preparing for a Strong New Year

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The holiday season is a time of celebration, connection, and reflection—but it can also be the most challenging time of year when it comes to maintaining healthy routines, managing stress, and staying aligned with personal and professional goals.

How To Support Mental Well-Being in the Workplace

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Is your team silently struggling with stress and burnout? Mental health challenges are widespread. Each year, more than one in five U.S. adults lives with a mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.