Monona East Side Business Alliance

06/18/2026

🍻 Great drinks, great conversations, and great company!

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for Business After Hours at Delta Beer Lab. Members and guests enjoyed an evening of networking over housemade beer, craft sodas, cocktails, mocktails, and some seriously delicious giant soft pretzels.

It was wonderful to welcome new faces, reconnect with familiar ones, and continue building relationships that strengthen our local business community.

A special thank you to the team at Delta Beer Lab for their hospitality and for providing the perfect setting for a fun and relaxed evening.

Check out a few photos from the event! 📸

06/18/2026

⛳ What a day for golf!

The weather couldn't have been better for the 16th Annual Mulligans Fore Monona Golf Scramble at University Ridge Golf Course. From friendly competition and on-course challenges to great prizes and plenty of laughs, it was a fantastic day spent supporting our community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us on the course, including our golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and partners. Your participation helps support Monona Parks & Recreation programs and MESBA's efforts to strengthen our local business community.

Congratulations to our contest winners, raffle prize recipients, and all the teams who came out ready to play. Most importantly, thank you for making this year's event such a success.

Check out some of our favorite moments from the day below! 📸

A huge thank you to our sponsors:
Lake Ridge Bank
Vieth Consulting
Budget Signs & Specialties
One Community Bank
Lee Recreation
Total Care Dental
MGE
Forward Electric
Long Weekend Golf Club
MSA Professional Services
Vierbicher
Ho-Chunk Gaming
RISE Wisconsin
Samaritan Counseling Center of Southern Wisconsin
Homburg Contractors
Monona Farmer’s Market
Construction Business Group
CVMIC
Carrico Aquatics

06/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming new MESBA member, Phil Savidusky of Savidusky Creative LLC!

Savidusky Creative helps businesses build brands that make a lasting impression through thoughtful, strategic design. From creating unique visual identities to developing clear and consistent brand experiences, Phil works with businesses to stand out from the crowd and connect with the customers they want to attract.

Drawing on experience in music, print, hospitality, and design, Phil brings a creative, people-focused approach to every project—helping businesses build loyal connections and turn customers into superfans.

We’re excited to have Savidusky Creative as part of the Alliance!

06/17/2026

Summer nights are back at San Damiano Park!

Join the community for the first Concerts on the Shore event of the season on Thursday, June 25, featuring Blues Hall of Fame inductees Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, with Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys featuring Westside Andy opening the show.

Hosted during the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival, this free lakeside concert offers live music, local food carts, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, and stunning Lake Monona views.

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy an unforgettable evening on the shore.

📍 San Damiano Park, 4123 Monona Dr.
🗓 Thursday, June 25
⏰ 5–9 p.m. | Music begins at 7 p.m.

Learn more: https://www.sandamianomonona.org/event/concerts-on-the-shore-lil-ed-the-blues-imperials/

San Damiano Monona

06/17/2026

Please join us in welcoming new MESBA member, Nathaniel Ericson of Ericson Provisions LLC!

Based in Madison, WI, Ericson Provisions LLC is focused on empowering emerging and established beverage brands to scale through hyper-local market expertise and strategic distribution management.

We’re excited to have Ericson Provisions LLC as a part of the Alliance!

06/15/2026

We couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather for the annual golf event benefitting Monona Parks & Recreation & Monona East Side Business Alliance

06/05/2026

Join us for a special summer networking event!

MESBA is excited to partner with the Cottage Grove Chamber Of Commerce and McFarland Chamber of Commerce for an evening of networking, food trucks, live music, and community connections at San Damiano's Concerts on the Shore.

We're moving our July All-Member Meeting by one day so we can celebrate summer together and connect with fellow business professionals from across the area. This is one event you won't want to miss!

📅 Wednesday, July 16, 2026
🕔 Networking & Mingling begins at 5:00 PM
📍 San Damiano – Concerts on the Shore

🚗 Parking is limited, so please consider carpooling.

🎟 Register here: https://members.mononaeastside.com/atlas/events-v4/register/14592

We can't wait to see you there!

06/04/2026

Updates from Our Members:

Looking for the perfect way to spend a summer evening in Monona? The Dean House is bringing back its beloved Back Porch Concert Series! Join friends and neighbors on select Thursdays at 7 PM in June and July for live music on the historic Dean House grounds.

4718 Monona Drive

June 25 – All That Jazz
July 9 – Sorry Mountain Band
July 16 – New Horizons Band
July 23 – The Ragged Blade Band
July 30 – Ice Cream Social at 5:30 PM & Vets on Frets at 7 PM

Bring a lawn chair, relax outdoors, and enjoy an evening of local music and community. See you on the back porch!

06/01/2026

Join us for Business After Hours at Delta Beer Lab!

Connect with fellow MESBA members over locally crafted beer, meaningful conversations, and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process. This is a great opportunity to expand your network, strengthen business relationships, and experience one of Madison's unique local businesses.

Date: Tuesday, June 16
Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: Delta Beer Lab

Come for the networking, stay for the entertainment, and enjoy an evening of connection and community!

05/29/2026