The Cap Times has established itself as a leader in presenting high-powered events that educate and entertain in the region. The Cap Times Executive Breakfast, a quarterly series, features one-on-one, future-focused conversations with Wisconsin’s top CEOs discussing business in our state.

This series is targeted for those who run a business (or aspire to), or those interested in understanding how major CEOs think. For each event, doors will open at 7 a.m. with time to enjoy coffee and network. The conversations themselves will run for one hour, starting at 8 a.m.

This event will feature Wendy Perkins, CEO of WPS Health Solutions.

If registration is full and you would like to attend, please email Joey Broms at director@madisonmagnet.org to arrange attendance.

You must register by April 9th.

Thank you to The Cap Times for sponsoring a table for Magnet members.

Join us for an exhilarating afternoon of rock climbing and networking at Boulders Climbing Gym Downtown! Whether you're a seasoned climber or a first-timer, this event is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, meet like-minded young professionals, and build connections in a fun and adventurous setting. Expect a mix of casual climbing and plenty of opportunities to network both on and off the wall.

Gear up, step out of your comfort zone, and reach new heights—both professionally and personally!

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 April happy hour on Thursday, April 3rd at The Lone Girl Brewing Company Taproom 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!

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 experience a rejuvenating session of Slow Flow & Yin at Dragonfly Hot Yoga. Leave feeling refreshed and recharged, with renewed focus and energy to thrive. You'll gain practical tools to reduce stress, sharpen concentration, and boost productivity through yoga, breath work, and mindfulness techniques.

Magnet Members are eligible for a discounted rate at Dragonfly Hot Yoga! https://www.dragonflyhotyoga.com/buy/discounts/

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 or considering joining? Do you want to meet more people? Join us at New Member Coffee Meetup! This month we are meeting at Yola's Cafe and Coffee Shop to network, talk all things Magnet and answer any questions you may have. You don't want to miss this 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 Madison Magnet for an action-packed Laser Tag night with young professionals in the Madison area! Meet new people, network, and unleash your competitive side in a fun, fast-paced environment. Whether you're a laser tag pro or a first-timer, this event is the perfect way to connect, unwind, and enjoy an exciting evening with the Magnet community. Don’t miss out on this energetic mix of friendly competition and great conversation!

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 at Delta Beer Lab & help out the community! During this time, Magnet will provide supplies for us to assemble toiletries into hygiene kits as we socialize together. Magnet will purchase the first round of drinks for attendees. After the event, the Community Involvement Committee will donate these items to Porchlight - a local organization which supports housing insecure people.

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 March happy hour on Thursday, March 6th at The Rusty Bee Lounge in Fitchburg. Happy hours are a great opportunity for networking, chatting with friends, supporting a local organization, and meeting new people in 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 or considering joining? Do you want to meet more people? Join us at New Member Coffee Meetup! This month we are meeting at Ancora Cafe and Bakery to network, talk all things Magnet and answer any questions you may have. You don't want to miss this fun morning event.

Join Magnet for an exciting evening of camaraderie and hockey as the UW Men’s Hockey Team takes on Notre Dame! Whether you're a hockey enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with other young professionals while cheering on the Badgers.

Show your team spirit, make new connections, and experience the energy of college hockey at its finest!

You must register be February 14th.

Join your fellow Magnet Members as we kickoff the Madison Magnet Business Book Club. We will be reviewing and discussing the book; Measure What Matters by John Doerr. Read the book in advance and come with your thoughts and questions! You can find it at most Public Libraries and online. Well meet at a study room in the Madison Public Library-Central. See you there!

Join us as we help Bikes for Kids refurbish bicycles for local kids in need! Each year this organization refurbishes around 2000 bikes for youth in the Madison Community. In the spring, all of these bikes are given away for free so kids may enjoy them throughout the warmer months. Learn more at https://bikesforkidswi.org/

During this event, we will help with cleaning up and repair of bikes. Necessary supplies will be provided but please choose clothing/shoes suitable for this activity. If the group is interested, we will plan to go for a drink or quick bite to eat to socialize more afterward.

Join us for our February happy hour on Thursday, February 6th at Plain Spoke 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!

Tour local organizations with Madison Magnet! Join us for an introduction to various employers in our Madison community. This time we will be gathering at Epic to learn more about the field and gain a better understanding of their organization and brand. The event will also include a walkthrough of the organization’s facility.

Join Madison Magnet as we gather for the second year in a row to network with other area YP groups and enjoy some arts and culture!

The night begins with a special networking social hour in Promenade Hall on the second floor of the Overture Center from 5:30 - 6:30 PM with a complimentary beverage. Afterwards, attendees are welcome to stay for the pre-concert discussion or head off to find some local fare. The concert, Symphonie Espagnole, will take place in Capitol Theater of the Overture Center and begins at 7:30 PM. Following the concert, gather with the group to continue networking with attendees at the post-concert party back in Promenade Hall with another complimentary beverage.

Members from Urban League of Greater Madison Young Professionals and students from the UW Bolz Center for Arts Administration will be in attendance so you can widen your social and professional circle. Registration includes two complimentary beverages and a ticket to the concert Symphonie Espagnole on January 24th at 7:30 PM. More information on the concert featuring guest violinist Giora Schmidt can be found here.

Schedule of Events
Social Hour in Promenade Hall of the Overture Center - 5:30 - 6:30 PM - 1 complimentary beverage
Pre-Concert Discussion (Optional) - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Symphonie Espagnole concert in Capitol Theater of the Overture Center – 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Post-Concert Party in Promenade Hall of the Overture Center – 9:30 PM - 1 complimentary beverage

All registrants will receive an email in the days leading up to the event with full information on where to go and how to pick up your tickets and drink coupons.

Are you new to Magnet or considering joining? Do you want to meet more people? Join us at New Member Coffee Meetup! This month we are meeting at Forward Craft and Coffee to network, talk all things Magnet and answer any questions you may have. You don't want to miss this fun morning event.

Join us in support of Habitat for Humanity at ReStore West! Habitat for Humanity envisions "A world where everyone has a decent place to live." According to Habitat, one in eight people in Dane County lives in poverty, including 16 percent of all Dane County children.

Their ReStores raise funds to support building and development of affordable housing for families in Dane County. During the event we'll be helping the West side ReStore team maintain and improve their space.

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 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 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 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 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

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 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.