BROOKFIELD, WI – September 10, 2024 –  First Business Bank is pleased to announce the winning nonprofits and golfers who played for them in the annual Southeast Wisconsin Charity Golf Invitational by First Business Bank on Monday, September 9. The event has raised more than $750,000 for nonprofits in the Madison and Milwaukee areas over the past 14 years.

Local business leaders compete in two-person teams in the Southeast Wisconsin Charity Golf Invitational By First Business Bank on behalf of a local charity of their choice. First Business Bank covers 100% of the event costs. Winning golfers and charities from the event hosted at The Legend at Bristlecone include:

  • First Place - $25,000 won on behalf of Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary in memory of Hadley McCormick by Bryan Benishek and Dino Calarco
  • Second Place - $10,000 won on behalf of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by Ross Zahour & Todd Trzcinski
  • Third Place Tie - $3,250 won on behalf of Zachariah’s Acres by Mark Hammer & Ben Fahrenholz
  • Third Place Tie - $3,250 won on behalf of The Folds of Honor WI Chapter by Matt Neumann & Steve DeCleene 
  • Third Place Tie - $3,250 split between Easterseals Wisconsin & Children’s Wisconsin by Matt Demet & Brad Quade
  • Third Place Tie - $3,250 won on behalf of Sojourner Family Peace Center by Steve Szymanski & Bryan Swanson 

"As we approach the incredible milestone of $1 million in total donations from this event, I'm continually amazed by the generosity and community spirit of our local business owners," said Kevin Kane, President of First Business Bank's Southeast Wisconsin Market. "This year's Charity Golf Invitational once again demonstrates the powerful impact we can make when businesses and nonprofits come together. The enthusiasm and commitment from our participants drives friendly competition on the golf course while contributing to meaningful change in our communities. It's a privilege to facilitate these connections and witness firsthand how our collective efforts are transforming lives across Southeast Wisconsin."

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