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Annual & Special Events
Over the years, businesses and nonprofits have joined GWABA to reach new customers, advocate for issues important to their business, and network with other business owners to build a thriving, diverse community through a variety of annual and special events such as the events listed below.
Do you have an event or idea you would like to get off the ground? Email president@gwaba.org to see how GWABA can be of support.
Do you have an event or idea you would like to get off the ground? Email president@gwaba.org to see how GWABA can be of support.
Annual Membership Luncheon
GWABA members gather each fall to enjoy a complimentary annual luncheon at Eldorado Grill to share the exciting new developments going on in the neighborhood and learn from some of our local leading experts on topics like social media.
Willy Wonderland Walk
Escape the cold and embrace the holidays "Willy Style"...with an evening of music, treats, drinks, deals, food and more. Just follow the luminaries as you stroll from one participating business to the next.
Taste of Willy Street
2016 marked its 26th and final year of GWABA's formal partnership of this great event – this delicious annual fundraiser helps support Common Wealth’s Youth Programs to provide disadvantaged youth in the Greater Madison community with employment and financial education, job placements and mentoring. Check out photos from previous events on our GWABA Facebook Page.
Central Park Sessions
GWABA was pleased to help support Central Park Sessions, a fabulous, free summertime concert series, during its initial three years. Central Park Sessions brings our business and residential communities together to raise funds for local nonprofits while celebrating music from around the world. In 2014 we raised $17,000 for local nonprofits!
Mayoral Candidate Forum
In Spring of 2015, GWABA hosted a Mayoral Candidate Forum to find out if the candidates were aligned with members' business goals and priorities.
