Advocacy Update Series – June 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 Brian McMahon, Executive Director of Operation Fresh Start, Nydia Martinez, Executive Director of the Latino Academy of Workforce Development, and Dr. Ruben Anthony, President & CEO of the Urban League of Greater Madison.

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