Advocacy Update Series – August 2026

The DMI Advocacy Update Series provides members and the greater community an opportunity to learn about DMI’s advocacy work, initiatives, and priorities and get a deep dive into some of the most pressing issues impacting downtown Madison.

For this edition of the series, Jason Ilstrup, DMI President highlights some of the latest in DMI advocacy news followed by a conversation with special guests Jim O’Keefe, Director of the Community Development Division at the City of Madison and Karla Thennes, Executive Director of Porchlight.

Thank you to our Major Series Sponsor, Cinnaire and Supporting Series Sponsors, Fiore Companies and Husch Blackwell!