Remembering Executive Vice President and Vice Chairman Bob Ableman
As shared by John Baumann and Pat Kubly, we have lost a friend and leader of The Swiss Colony family. During his 25 years with The Swiss Colony, Bob played an integral role in ensuring the success of the company as we know it today. Bob and his wife Janet are also long-time friends of [...]
Our unique Associate Donation program had a new twist this year. That twist proved to be an unexpected, and likely unheard of, boost for almost 40 charitable organizations in southwest Wisconsin at the end of a turbulent year, and a shining example of our employee culture which is rooted in supporting communities and empowering others [...]
The Colony Brands Scholarship Program for children of employees and student employees who are currently high school seniors is now open! Please review the program and eligibility information posted below and attached. Please direct all inquiries to Gabby Ludwig, HR, via email or 608-324-4598.
Happy Holidays! Throughout December we have been celebrating the season with "Festive Fridays" and a Holiday photo contest. Below are just a handful of the photos that were submitted to Community Relations from various departments and locations. If we have learned anything this year it is that those of us at Colony Brands value teamwork [...]
BIRTHS Rahmeeko London, Son to Jameka Owens (Home Agent) Salem Love, Daughter to Emily Ward (Home Agent) Koltyn, Son to Lacey Harding & Kyle Miller (Clinton Fulfillment) Mya Jo, Daughter to Ashley Smith (Home Agent) WEDDINGS DEATHS Patricia Bailey, Mother to Dan Bailey (Creative Marketing Services) Irene Jenson, Mother to Deb Jensen (Systems and Programming) [...]
As we bring 2020 to an end and start to look forward to 2021, this is a great time to be thinking about how to approach our personal and professional growth in 2021. Ongoing development requires intentional work, dedication, and persistence to grow our abilities and strengthen our skills. As you consider what is next [...]
By: Stacey Thousand - Sr. Learning and Development Specialist In September we held our first Colony Brands University Virtual Graduation. Although the event was a bit different than past years, we celebrated the same milestones. Bob Erb opened the event recognizing the graduates for their effort and time commitment needed to achieve a degree. This [...]
By: Rudy Folk - Sr. Talent Aquisition Specialist Internships have always been more than just a “job” at Colony Brands. Our program is an empowering experience for young professionals and is a key channel into our company’s talent pipeline. So, when we were faced with the threat from the coronavirus, rather than canceling our [...]
Arthur Gregory Bartsch, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31st, due to a long battle with heart disease. Art was born in 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the middle child of Arthur and Vernette Bartsch. Art graduated from North Park Academy in 1970 earning two BS degrees, one in chemistry and one in [...]
With a lot of planning and some creative thinking, we were able to offer free flu shots to all active employees (temporary & regular), and to spouses (enrolled in a CB Health Care Plan) as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A drive-thru set-up at the Stateline Community and Ice Expo (SLICE) [...]
As shared by John Baumann and Pat Kubly, we have lost a friend and leader of The Swiss Colony family. During his 25 years with The Swiss Colony, Bob played an integral role in ensuring the success of the company as we know it today. Bob and his wife Janet are also long-time friends of [...] 
Our unique Associate Donation program had a new twist this year. That twist proved to be an unexpected, and likely unheard of, boost for almost 40 charitable organizations in southwest Wisconsin at the end of a turbulent year, and a shining example of our employee culture which is rooted in supporting communities and empowering others [...] 
The Colony Brands Scholarship Program for children of employees and student employees who are currently high school seniors is now open! Please review the program and eligibility information posted below and attached. Please direct all inquiries to Gabby Ludwig, HR, via email or 608-324-4598. 
Happy Holidays! Throughout December we have been celebrating the season with "Festive Fridays" and a Holiday photo contest. Below are just a handful of the photos that were submitted to Community Relations from various departments and locations. If we have learned anything this year it is that those of us at Colony Brands value teamwork [...] 
BIRTHS Rahmeeko London, Son to Jameka Owens (Home Agent) Salem Love, Daughter to Emily Ward (Home Agent) Koltyn, Son to Lacey Harding & Kyle Miller (Clinton Fulfillment) Mya Jo, Daughter to Ashley Smith (Home Agent) WEDDINGS DEATHS Patricia Bailey, Mother to Dan Bailey (Creative Marketing Services) Irene Jenson, Mother to Deb Jensen (Systems and Programming) [...] 
As we bring 2020 to an end and start to look forward to 2021, this is a great time to be thinking about how to approach our personal and professional growth in 2021. Ongoing development requires intentional work, dedication, and persistence to grow our abilities and strengthen our skills. As you consider what is next [...] 
By: Stacey Thousand - Sr. Learning and Development Specialist In September we held our first Colony Brands University Virtual Graduation. Although the event was a bit different than past years, we celebrated the same milestones. Bob Erb opened the event recognizing the graduates for their effort and time commitment needed to achieve a degree. This [...] 
By: Rudy Folk - Sr. Talent Aquisition Specialist Internships have always been more than just a “job” at Colony Brands. Our program is an empowering experience for young professionals and is a key channel into our company’s talent pipeline. So, when we were faced with the threat from the coronavirus, rather than canceling our [...] 
Arthur Gregory Bartsch, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31st, due to a long battle with heart disease. Art was born in 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the middle child of Arthur and Vernette Bartsch. Art graduated from North Park Academy in 1970 earning two BS degrees, one in chemistry and one in [...] 
With a lot of planning and some creative thinking, we were able to offer free flu shots to all active employees (temporary & regular), and to spouses (enrolled in a CB Health Care Plan) as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A drive-thru set-up at the Stateline Community and Ice Expo (SLICE) [...] 