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Networking News Lea Culliton, president of the Black Earth operations of HABA USA, a division of the German-based toy company, was awarded the "Full Circle Award" at the Marketing to Moms Conference. The award is given to those who apply mom-geared sales and marketing knowledge from the conference to improve their business. Patty Cakes, a children's clothing and goods boutique, has expanded its space in Hilldale Shopping Center to include a rentable photography studio. The Monroe Street Arts Center has named Holly Baris as its new executive director. With an eye toward encouraging young people's life-long love of the arts, Baris joins the 15-year-old nonprofit, which offers music and art instruction to children. Local women and businesses on the move With the goal of creating an innovative business model, Madison Ballet and Madison Youth Choirs have consolidated office and rehearsal space. In addition to reducing costs, the move will allow both organizations to offer additional joint programming opportunities. A 2013 edition of Wisconsin Local Foods Journal has been released by Ginkgo Press. Written by Terese Allen and Joan Peterson, the journal details seasonal shopping guides, an eat-local Wisconsin travel guide and advice from chefs who champion local foods. The League of American Bicyclists named Fitchburg a "Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community." The award recognizes Fitchburg's commitment to improving conditions for bicycling through invest- ment in bicycling promotion, education programs, infrastructure and pro-bicycling policies. 350,800 The amount of grant dollars the American Girl's Fund awarded to 19 Dane county organizations. The grants support cultural arts and environmental children's programming. The funding was made possible through the Madison Children's Museum's annual sale of second and returned American Girl products. The men and women of the law firm of von Briesen & Roper care passionately about their profession, their clients and their community. Committed to unparalleled service, recognized expertise and to excellence, our people are invested in the success of their communities. Every year we support programs that make a positive impact on the places we live, like the Arthritis Foundation. Because we believe it is important to give back, we want to take a moment to let you know about this event taking place in our community. www.vonbriesen.com 3 South Pinckney Street, Suite 1000 Madison, WI 53703 608.441.0300 December 2012 bravamagazine.com 31