Come join Madison Magnet as we partner with Madison Reading Project! We will be doing various tasks that the MRP team needs help with, including organizing, moving books in their space, and even assembling school projects they provide for students. Please join us as this is a free event and we’d love to see you there to lend a helping hand.
Join us to hear from local small business owners as they share their journey to becoming successful entrepreneurs. From having a vision to owning the power and confidence to go for it, panelists will reveal exclusive insights on building a business! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by these young professional CEOs! Doors will open at 5:00 for pre-panel networking.
Special Thanks to our Sponsor: Wisconsin School of Business
Join us for a charcuterie board making workshop at Tricky Foods! We will watch Tricky's master charcuterie artist make a charcuterie board and explain how to make our own in preparation for the holidays. After the demonstration, you'll have all the tools you need to make your own and be the charcuterie expert at all of your winter gatherings!
Magnet will provide snacks, and all attendees will be able to share the charcuterie board following the demonstration. Beverages will be available for purchase.
NOTE - Attendees will not be making their own charcuterie board. We will be watching Tricky's charcuterie artist teach us how to make a board that we will all share following the demonstration.
Join us for an evening of excitement and impact at the Charity Fete! This year we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Magnet while we raise money for a local nonprofit. Grab your friends and join us at the Bur Oak for a night of fun and philanthropy.
A ticket purchase includes
2 Drink Tickets
Great Music
Amazing Raffle Baskets
A Wine Pull
Networking
and more!
The 2024 Charity Fete will benefit The Literacy Network, an organization that helps adults in Dane County build skills, reach goals, and connect communities. A portion of your ticket and raffle sales will directly benefit the amazing work that The Literacy Network does within our Madison community.
Join us for our first happy hour of 2025 on Thursday, January 9th at The Free House Pub in Middleton! Happy hours are a great opportunity for networking, chatting with friends, supporting a local organization, and meeting new people in the Madison community!
Join us for our November happy hour on Thursday, November 7th at Double Tap Beercade in Madison. Happy hours are a great opportunity for networking, chatting with friends, supporting a local organization, and meeting new people in the Madison community!
Dine around Dane County with Madison Magnet!
Members and non-members are welcome to register below and join us as we explore the different cuisines our amazing community has to offer. This event is free; you will just be responsible for paying for your own meal, drinks and tip.
Enjoy awesome food and network with other driven young professionals; you won’t want to miss these adventurous dinners!
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Come join us in volunteering for St. Vincent De Paul's Food Pantry on October 19th at 9am! We will be packing boxes of non-perishable goods for those most in need in our Madison community. Each week, hundreds of households turn to St. Vinny’s food pantry for help. In order for them to provide for others, they need help from volunteers like us! So come join us as we give back to a great organization helping our neighbors in need.
Join Magnet as we partner with the Madison Symphony Orchestra for MSO After Dark! Connect with other classical music lovers (and Halloween fans) ages 21-40 and enjoy a wonderful concert and an exclusive post-concert event in the Overture Center’s Promenade Hall. Meet musicians of the MSO, eat, drink, and dance with music courtesy of DJ Femme Noir!
You must RSVP by October 8th
Schedule of Events -
6:00 p.m. - Overture Center Lobby opens
7:30 – 9:15 p.m. (approx.) - Visions
9:30 p.m. (approx.) - Masquerade in Promenade Hall With DJ Femme Noir
There is also the option to attend only the concert if you're just looking for a night of classical music.
Are you new to Magnet? Do you want to meet more people? Join us at New Member Coffee Meetup. Every other month, we will gather at a local coffee shop to network, talk all things Magnet and answer any questions you may have. You don't want to miss this informal and fun morning event.
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Join us for our October happy hour on Tuesday, October 1st at Cento in Madison. Happy hours are a great opportunity for networking, chatting with friends, supporting a local organization, and meeting new people in the Madison community!
Big thanks to our Happy Hour Sponsors: Guild Mortgage and Josh Stevens Homes
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Join Madison Magnet for a round of Speed Networking! Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with fellow young professionals to introduce yourself, talk a little business, and see if you can help each other. Maybe you find someone to do business with or simply make new friendly connections. Whatever your goal, please join us on Wednesday, September 25th at 5:30 for a fun, fast-paced event to build professional relationships!
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Ready for a Fall Sunday Funday? Join Madison Magnet for our 6th annual Cheese Curd Crawl! We'll be going to 3 different restaurants around the capitol and tasting their cheese curds. The meeting location (near the capitol lawn) will be sent to all registered attendees prior to the event.
Registration includes a trucker hat that you can decorate with cheese & WI-themed patches, and cheese curds at each of the 3 restaurants. Drinks and additional food can be purchased on your own.
Get a Magnet membership with your ticket! For only $35 you get the chance to attend one of our most popular events and experience more of Magnet for the rest of the year.
Thank you to our Cheese Curd Crawl Sponsor: Steve Brown Apartments
Come join Madison Magnet on Saturday, September 7th, at 1:30pm as we volunteer to help serve concessions during a UW Badger Football game with RISE WI! RISE services help to provide education, support, stabilization, and coordination of care to children, families, and individuals in our community. The concessions sold will go to help this amazing local organization! As an extra bonus, there will be free food and drink for all those who volunteer! Come out and join us as we serve up some fun, along with some food, to help out our local Madison community!
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Join us for our September happy hour on Thursday, September 5th at The Boneyard in Madison! Learn more about Magnet and meet some great people from the Madison community.
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Are you new to Magnet? Do you want to meet more people? Join us at New Member Coffee Meetup. Every other month, we will gather at a local coffee shop to network, talk all things Magnet and answer any questions you may have. You don't want to miss this informal and fun morning event.
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Tour local organizations with Madison Magnet! Join us for an introduction to various employers in our Madison community. This is a great opportunity to hear from experts in many fields and get a better understanding of local organizations and their brands. The event will also include a walkthrough of the organizations facility.
Join Magnet for an afternoon at the Memorial Union Terrace on Sunday, August 18th from 1-3pm! It will be a great afternoon of socializing at one of the hottest spots in town. Magnet will provide beverages and 1 brat or hot dog to each registrant. We hope to see you there!
Join us for our Annual Pride Paddle in support of Clean Lakes Alliance! This year we'll return to Wingra Boats for an evening of paddling, socializing, and a bit of learning about our ecosystems.
Registration begins at 2:30
We will paddle from 3 - 5pm, and then mingle with drinks and food after!
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Join us for our August happy hour on Thursday, August 8th at State Line Distillery in Madison! Learn more about Magnet and meet some great people from the Madison community.
Join Madison Magnet as we gather together to network and enjoy a Tony Award winning show!
The night begins with happy hour at Paul’s Club at 5:30pm, which is free for anyone to attend. For those interested in attending Moulin Rouge at the discounted ticket rate, we will walk over to the Overture Center at 7pm for the show. Following the show, we’ll head to a local bar to continue the fun!
More information on the show can be found here.
Schedule of Events
• Happy Hour at Paul’s Club – 5:30 – 7:30 PM (free)
• Moulin Rouge at Overture Center – 7:30 – 10:15 PM (see prices below)
• Post-Show Party at Location TBD – 10:30 PM (free)
Moulin Rouge Tickets are $30 for members, $45 for non-members. If you want to attend Moulin Rouge you MUST register by June 11. All registrants will receive an email in the days leading up to the event with full information on receiving your tickets to the show if you are attending that portion of the event.
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Dine around Dane County with Madison Magnet!
Members and non-members are welcome to register below and join us as we explore the different cuisines our amazing community has to offer. This event is free; you will just be responsible for paying for your own meal, drinks and tip.
Enjoy awesome food and network with other driven young professionals; you won’t want to miss these adventurous dinners!
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Come join Madison Magnet as we volunteer with Heartland Farm Sanctuary on Sunday July 14th! We will be helping outdoors with tasks like cleaning, organizing, and caring for animals. This is a great opportunity to help out a local non-profit that is providing great work in our community where people and farm animals can come together and connect! Sign up now and don't forget to bring shoes you don't mind getting dirty because we'll definitely be playing in the mud!
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Join us for our July happy hour on Thursday, July 11th at Capital Brewery in Middleton! Learn more about Magnet and meet some great people from the Madison community.
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Join us for our annual member appreciation event on Friday, June 28 at 6:30pm for a Madison Mallards baseball game! We appreciate you being a member so we’re giving you a sweet deal… only $5 for you and $5 for one guest to watch the Mallards game in a suite AND all you can eat and drink. Spots will be limited!
Cost:
$5 Members
Members can bring one guest for an additional $5
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Are you new to Magnet? Do you want to meet more people? Join us at New Member Coffee Meetup. Every other month, we will gather at a local coffee shop to network, talk all things Magnet and answer any questions you may have. You don't want to miss this informal and fun morning event.
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Let's cheer on the triathletes of Wisconsin's Milkman Triathlon! We'll support participants at an aid station handing out drinks or snacks. Proceeds from the event benefit Tri4Schools, a non-profit encouraging kids to live active, healthy lives.
There are two sessions available to sign up for: 9:00AM - 1:00PM or 12:30PM - 4:00PM
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Join us for our June happy hour on Thursday, June 6th at Lake Louie Brewing / Wisconsin Brewing Company in Verona! Learn more about Magnet and meet some great people from the Madison community.
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
There are two shifts to this event. 6-8 PM and 8-10 PM. You can choose which time slot when registering.
Volunteer with Magnet as we support the Madison Children's Museum! This year MCM is hosting the largest gathering of children's museum professionals in the world during their conference "Flourish!". We'll support an evening party in the museum by supporting activities and helping setup/teardown.
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Join us for 'Headshot to Hired,' a dynamic LinkedIn & Resume Workshop with Ad2 Madison and Urban League of Greater Madison Young Professionals. Craft your personal brand, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and polish your resume to stand out in today's competitive job market. This event offers invaluable insights for career advancement plus FREE, Professional Headshots for Magnet members. Non-members can still seize the opportunity to update their resumes, LinkedIn, and recieve a headshot session for $30. Don't miss this chance to boost your career prospects!
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Madison Magnet will be volunteering on Saturday, May 4th with the Flock Soccer Foundation from 10am-12pm!
After we volunteer, meet back up with us to enjoy the Forward Madison Flamingos take on the Greenville Triumph SC at Breese Stevens Field at 6pm.
Magnet will buy the first beer. This event brings together two of the best parts of Magnet, volunteering and socializing!
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Join us for our May happy hour on Thursday, May 2nd at Amara in Hilldale! Learn more about Magnet and meet some great people from the Madison community. Appetizers will be provided!
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Unlock the keys to professional success at our networking and panel event, 'Magnet Leadership Exchange'. Join us as Magnet alumni and influential community leaders reveal the secrets to not just surviving, but thriving, in your career. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by those who have navigated their professional path to success. Secure your spot now and let's spark your accomplishments together!
Panelists include:
Corinn Ploessl, Director of Organizational Development at AMPED Association Management
Mike Brand, Partner at Kollath CPA
Laura Doolin, Senior Manager of Executive Communications at TruStage
Monica Hickey, Vice President at Ideas That Evoke
Moderated by:
Brandon Blackmer, Managing Director, Finance & Accounting, |Pilot44, LLC
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Come help us with landscaping work on behalf of Porchlight! Tools will be provided though volunteers are also welcome to bring their own. Expect to spend time outdoors with some manual work to help out this great organization.
Porchlight's mission is to "reduce homelessness in Dane County by collaborating with the community to provide shelter, affordable housing, and supportive services that eliminate barriers and empower the individuals and families we serve." Learn more about them here: https://porchlightinc.org/mission-history/
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
Dine around Dane County with Madison Magnet!
Members and non-members are welcome to register below and join us as we explore the different cuisines our amazing community has to offer. This event is free; you will just be responsible for paying for your own meal, drinks and tip.
Enjoy awesome food and network with other driven young professionals; you won’t want to miss these adventurous dinners!
We strive to be an inclusive organization and encourage our members to engage with, learn from, and develop an understanding of others. We prioritize the safety of our community and expect behavior that exhibits respect for all people and supports these values at all Magnet gatherings.
