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Recent Press
Over the years, the greater Madison area has had many opportunities to shine in the spotlight, from national news coverage to stories that became a social media sensation. Read on to discover where Madison has been making headlines lately, as well as the long list of accolades from around the country (and world!)
Ironman to stay in Madison Through 2018
15 Very Cool Food Festivals Around The World
Madison a Travel Hotspot for 2013
Sports Illustrated names "Jump Around" Best College Game Day Tradition!
Madison Ranked One of 10 Best Cities for Men
Madison Ranked #1 "Best City for Young Adults"
#8 Best City to Raise a Family
Madison Ranked Best City for Educated Workers
Madison Among Top Ten Most Innovative Cities
GMCVB Named one of Madison's Best Companies to Work For
The Impulsive Traveler: Details, Madison, Wis.
| Madison, Wisconsin, can now be found on www.whatscheaper.com. This city listing boasts of Madison's ability to entertain every vacationer. According to the page, whether your interests are the great outdoors, a day of shopping, cultural outings, or a night on the town, Madison has it all. Madison "must sees" included the State Capitol Building, Frank Lloyd Wright Tours, Madison Children's Museum, UW Arboretum, Overture Center for the Arts, Monona Terrace, the University of Wisconsin and Taliesin. | |
| Journalist Jackie Finch had nothing but good things to say about Madison following her culinary tour trip this summer. In particular, the National Mustard Museum in Middleton received the highest of praises. Home of the world's largest collection of mustard and mustard memorabilia, Finch was impressed with the museum's collection that included mustard from all 50 states and more than 60 countries. The mustard vending machine, Poupon U, the Great Wall of Mustard, Mustardpiece Theatre and Mrs. Mustards Kitchen were also noted highlights. The story found its way all the way to Indiana, where it appeared on heraldtimesonline.com and examiner.com. | |
| The October issue of 435 South Magazine featured a great piece on Madison titled "Marvelous Madison." The destination article began by praising the Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Monona Terrace and went on to praise all things Madison. From the accommodating service and great location of The Madison Concourse and Governor's Club to the delicious food at Clary's Popcorn, Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, Avenue Bar, Fromagination, Daisy Café, Gail Abrosius Chocolates, Graze, Sassy Cow Creamery and Sardine, the article had nothing but compliments for the "vibrant city of 225,000 residents sparked by a rare combination of thriving business, progressive government, culture, exquisite cuisine and advanced education surrounded by pristine nature." | |
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| In August of 2011, Warren Hansen, the city official in charge of licensing and organizing the city's 40-plus food carts, attended the hip San Francisco Street Food Festival. It was the second time he has been invited (all expenses paid) to the festival. Warren was invited due to Madison's renowned food cart industry and overall success of street food throughout the city. Ingrid Rockwell of Ingrid's LunchBox also attended this year's Street Food Festival.
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| The national wildlife refuge conference was held in Madison Wisconsin during July 2011. Hundreds of professional and citizen conservationalists met in order to finalize a new vision for the country's 553 national wildlife refuges. Conferences are only held when needed and this conference was urgent due to the issue of how to manage the federal refuges at a time of global warming.
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| The Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau was featured in a channel 3000 segment discussing upcoming events being held around Madison. The segment focused on both indoor and outdoor summer activities for adults, kids, and families.
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| Downtown Madison appeared on the cover of Meetings MidAmerica in their June/July issue. The "Mad City" article praised Madison's unique combination of political activism and Midwest hospitality.
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| A June editorial piece in the Capital Times boasted of Madison's improving hospitality industry. The article focused on how this increase in hospitality revenue provides a promising outlook for Madison's economy.
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| Madison tourism was featured in a Wisconsin State Journal editorial piece in May. The World Dairy Expo, Monona Terrace, and the Madison Area Sports Commission were all credited with helping to increase the amount of visitors in the area.
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 | Madison was the host to the 2011 CNU 19: Growing Local Convention June 1-4, 2011, at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. CNU is a non-profit organization that promotes walkable, mixed-use neighborhood development, sustainable communities, and healthier living conditions. |
 | Madison was featured in a Meetings MidAmerica article "Wisconsin Green at Heart" in their November/December issue for its steadfast community-wide commitment to a green lifestyle. |
 | Monona Terrace continues to be nationally recognized for its outstanding venue. It received a 2009 Prime Site Award by Facilities & Destinations magazine for the 8th straight year, was selected for a Readers' Choice Award at the Platnium level for Best Conference Center in Wisconsin by Corporate Report Wisconsin, was voted "Top Pick" wedding venue by The Knot magazine, it was a finalist as Best Reception Venue for Wisconsin Bride Magazine and received a recertification with a score of 92 points from Travel Green Wisconsin.
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 | The September issue of Children's Health Magazine named Madison #2 in their "Top 100 Best Places to Raise a Family." The outsdanding ranking was featured on the Today Show in October. |
 | May/June 2009 Midwest Living Magazine ranks Madison as the #1 Five Star Food Town.Touting some of the best restaurants Madison has to offer, read on to find your next dining venue! |
| | "The 100 Best Places to Raise a Family", Best Life, May, 2008 |
| | "The Five Friendliest Cities in America", Today Show, May 28, 2008 |
 | Wisconsin: Way to Go, National Geographic Traveler, May, 2008 |
| Madison is the smartest city in the nation!, Bizjournals, April 14, 2008 | |
 | "Madison: Fun, Green City," The Green Guide, April 3, 2008 |
| "Fill your horn of plenty in Madison," Courier News, September 26, 2007 | |
 | "Blazing an Eco Path: Wisconsin's Sights Are Set on Earth-Friendly Tourism," USA Today, Friday, September 14, 2007 |
| "Kiplinger's Personal Finance and Richard Florida Unveil the Best Cities for Every Stage of Your Life," | |
| "10 Reasons to Discover the Madison Area," | |
 | "10 Best Weekend Family Trips," |
 | "The Best Walking Cities of 2007," |
 | "Top 10 Cities for Taking a Stroll," |
 | Country Home Magazine Study Ranks Most Eco-Friendly Cities and Towns, April 2007 |
 | "The Trip to The State Capitol This Winter," |
 | "Madison, Wisconsin, is an eclectic mix of gown and town," TravelBound!, November/December 2006 |
 | The Morning Blend |
 | "Mad for Madison," PlanetOut.com |
| "The New New List: Fall '06," The New York Times Style Magazine, Travel Fall 2006 | |
| "American Heartland," Golf Australia, August 2006 | |
 | "Best Towns 2006: Location is Everything," |
 | "Great State: Wisconsin, A Mid-Western Water Wonderland," |
 | Taste of the Midwest, Dan Kaercher, 2006. |
 | "Walkable Cities," |
 | "Outdoor Recreation Awards," |
 | "One for the road," |
| "Cool College-Town Tours," | |
 | "The Best Walking Cities," 
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