Business News in Sun Prairie:

New developments/businesses, plans for business growth and more!

Wisconsin Charter Employees Win Industry Awards

Three Charter employees have been recognized by the Wisconsin Cable Communications Association (WCCA) as among the best in the state.
Among the three is Tim Vowell of Sun Prairie, congratulations.
Tim Vowell of Sun Prairie received the WCCA’s Award of Excellence in Public Affairs. Tim has been in the cable industry for 23 years and serves as President of the WCCA’s Board of Directors in addition to his role as Director of Government and Public Relations for Charter. “In the area of public affairs, nobody deserves this award more than Tim Vowell,” said Tom Moore, Executive Director of the WCCA. “Year in and year out, I’ve been able to call on Tim when needed to support our industry.”

2010 Dane County Small Business Award Winners - includes Sun Prairie Business!

Menzel Enterprises, Inc. (dba/Prairie Land Towing) — Sun Prairie
Jeanne Menzel, President
The business provides towing, lockouts, jump starts, tire changes, car hauling, etc., with locations in Sun Prairie and New Berlin. This is a family business. Tragically, the husband died in 1993 and the wife and young sons worked 24/7 to keep the business afloat. After an acquisition of another business in 2002, and another in 2007, the adjustments of having so many more employees was a challenge, and meeting expanded customer needs meant even more commitment — and success.

Marcus Theatres comes to Sun Prairie!

Prairie Development LTD is pleased to announce the addition of Marcus Theatres to its Prairie Lakes retail development in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.  Marcus Theatres and Prairie Development closed today on the sale of a 16-acre parcel of land in the Prairie Lakes development, which will house the new Theatre complex.  Marcus is planning on the construction of a 16-screen theater, to include an Ultra Screen theatre and a  restaurant and lounge.  This highly visible parcel on the 151 corridor is located at the corner of Prairie Lakes Drive and Hoepker Road in the Prairie Lakes development, and is easily accessed from Grand Avenue (Hwy. "C") or Hoepker Road.For further information, contact Chad Fedler, Vice President, Prairie Development LTD., at 608-837-0100 or 608-358-0333.

Target opens their new store at 660 S. Grand Ave:
    
(photos courtesy of The Star, Sun Prairie's Newspaper)

New businesses join downtown Sun Prairie:

Ambassadors visit Cannery Wine & Spirits at 240 E Main St, Downtown; 
look for: 
Atlantis Taverna, 239 E Main St.
Eddie's Alehouse & Eatery, 238 E Main St.
Copp's Supermarket, 640 E. Main St.
City Hall Pet Gifts, 100 E Main St.
Herreman's Supper Club - reopens under new ownership, 109 W Main St.
La Tolteca, 121 E Main St.
RU Wired, 240 E Main St.,
Snap Fitness, 365 E. Linnerud Dr. 

Downtown Development:
* Continental Mapping Professional Offices - south Bristol Street
* Cannery Grill - former site of Chiquita canning plant
* Angell Park Senior Apartments

Business Park Developments:
* Palmer Johnson opens new facility
* Marysville Marine: relocates to park
* Dr. Steven's Dental Office - moves to park

West Side Developments:
* Copp's Food Store & retail/commercial development
* Livesey Commercial Development: includes Walgreen's, My Menu and other retail/commercial
* West Prairie Village: 210 acre project with residential, commercial and retail space: click here for weblink
* Prairie Lakes development: Target opened March, 2009;  Marcus Theatres, 2010
* Smith's Crossing: click here to view document
* St. Mary's Emergency Center, 2840 O'Keeffe Ave
* YMCA - 40,000 plus square foot facility
* UW Health Sun Prairie opened June 30 at their new clinic located at 2651 Windsor Street. 

For additional information click here to view a document overview of commercial development in Sun Prairie