Central Wisconsin Day is an opportunity for business and community leaders to bring the voice of our region to Madison. Meet with policymakers from across the state and discuss how the legislature can help move Central Wisconsin forward.
Participants will be divided into teams to meet with lawmakers who represent districts throughout the State of Wisconsin. Teams will champion issues of vital importance to people, employers, and economies in Central Wisconsin.
Maintaining A Strong Regional Airport - Construction Manager at Risk
Protecting Our Environment and Businesses - Release PFAS Trust Fund
AGENDA
LEADERSHIP RECEPTION - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Wednesday February 11th, 2025 | 5-7:30 PM
Top Floor - Park Hotel, 22 S Carroll St, Madison, Wisconsin, 53703
Please join speakers, sponsors, staff, and leaders for heavy hor d’oeuvres and drinks in celebration of Central Wisconsin Days.
Staff and legislators subject to Wisconsin ethics laws are required to pay a $20 fee for food and beverage. A payment box will be located at the door or you can prepay via registration. Payment reflects the estimated fair market value of food and beverages
ADVOCACY DAY
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, REGISTERATION & FEE REQUIRED
NEW START TIME!
Thursday February 12th | 10 AM - 4 PM
2nd Floor – Hall of Wisconsin Room, 22 S Carroll St, Madison, Wisconsin, 53703
Agenda
10:00 AM – Coffee and Registration Doors open for coffee, conversation, and networking.
10:30 AM – Welcome and Morning Speaker from presenting sponsor Findorff Opening remarks and sponsor presentation.
10:50 AM – Overview of the Current Legislative Landscape Brief overview of the state of the legislature
11:10 AM – Issue Paper Review Review of focus topics and discussion points for the day.
11:30 AM – Logistics Overview and Final Questions Event logistics
11:45 AM – Lunch Team networking and lunch.
12:45 PM – Group Photo in the Rotunda at the Capital Official group photo before visits begin.
1:00 PM – Legislative Visits Meetings with legislators. Attendees may depart after their final visit or return to hotel.
4:00 PM – Return to Park Hotel for Recap and Grab-and-Go Snacks Informal debrief and light refreshments.
ROOM BLOCK
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU RECEIVE THE GOVERNMENT RATE, YOU WILL NEED TO BOOK OUTSIDE THE BLOCK TO RECEIVE THAT RATE.
$159.00 for traditional rooms with one or two beds, $169.00 for deluxe rooms with one or two beds, and $249.00 for king suites. Room rates are currently subject to 5.5% State tax and 10% City tax if applicable.
Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 608-285-8000. Please reference the “Centergy - Central Wisconsin Advocacy Day 2026” room block when calling to make room reservations. The cutoff date for the room block is 2/1/2026
Guaranteed overnight valet parking is $25/night.
For questions or to get involved with the event please contact Angel at President@centergy.net.
This event is an advocacy day that provides an opportunity for Central Wisconsin residents to meet with legislators and share perspectives on issues impacting the region. Centergy is not a lobbying organization and does not hold a lobbying license.
Date & Time
Feb 11, 2026 5:00 PM - Feb 12, 2026 4:30 PM
Venue Details
Best Western Premier Park Hotel
22 South Carroll Street Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Centergy
Centergy, Inc. is a 501(c)4 nonprofit regional marketing and economic development organization. Our purpose is to foster collaboration among private and public-sector leaders throughout the five counties of central Wisconsin that make up the Centergy Region: Adams, Lincoln, Marathon, Portage, and Wood Counties.
The Centergy brand provides an effective way to leverage the collective economic power of the region’s five counties. It allows us to unite the region’s efforts in talent attraction and development, regional brand development, business development, and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship within the business community.
