MADISON, WI (September 19, 2023) – The American Heart Association is teaming up with Dane County construction companies to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke in the construction and engineering industries.
The Hard Hats with Heart campaign is a year-round opportunity that brings together general contractors, subcontractors, health care and business executives to shine a light on the prevalence of heart disease in the construction industry and showcase how creating a culture of wellness within companies can make a big difference.
“I am extremely grateful to give back to the industry that provides our community with so much,” said Mark J. Retzlaff, of Park Bank, and chair of the 2023 Madison Hard Hats with Heart event. “Being part of the Executive Leadership Team and having the support of so many willing companies and individuals for this event is an absolute honor.”
This year’s annual networking event will take place on October 19, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Wisconsin Aviation. ESPN Madison’s Jim Rutledge will return to emcee the event. Attendees can expect to hear from industry leaders, speakers from the American Heart Association, and learn about company wellness initiatives.
This year’s sponsors include 1901 Inc., Adesys IT Specialists, AGC Wisconsin, Badger Acoustics, Inc., Daniels Construction, Dave Jones, DC Engineering, EMC Insurance Companies, Endres Manufacturing Company, Enterprise Fleet Management, First Business Bank, FORVIS, Hausmann Group, Hellenbrand Glass, Hooper Foundation, Ideal Builders, Ideal Crane Rental, Integrity Grading & Excavating, J.H. Findorff & Son Inc., JP Cullen, LERDAHL, Livesey Painting Inc., M3 Insurance, McGann Construction, MIG Commercial Real Estate, Newcomb Construction Company, Inc., Vierbicher, Oak Bank, One Community Bank, Parisi – A Walbec Company, Park Bank, Pieper Power, Riley Construction, SVA, The Cincinnati Insurance Company, The Morse Group, Travelers Insurance, United Heartland, Wingra Stone Company, Wisconsin Bank & Trust, Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association, Zurich North America, KD Glass, The Bruce Company of Wisconsin Inc. and Horizon Construction Group, Inc.
For more information about the Madison Hard Hats with Heart event visit Heart.org/HardHatsMadison.
