On September 17th, 2009, DirectNetworks celebrated its 10 Year anniversary with an Open House. Clients, partners, employees, spouses and children came out to meet the DNI team and to celebrate this important milestone. Complimentary world famous barbeque, drinks and beverages, music and fun free give-aways were provided, and company co-founders, Steven and Colin, were able to personally thank their clients and employees for being a part of the DirectNetworks Success Story!

Check out VP of Business Development, Colin Mehlum, grilling out for his employees! Recently one of DirectNetworks’ customers personally called Colin to convey how pleased they are with the outstanding engineering service and support they receive from DNI. Colin forwarded this feedback to the company adding the following caveat: OK guys, you choose Monday’s menu . . . every Monday the company has a business meeting over the lunch hour with a complimentary sub lunch. This particular Monday though the menu was upgraded to steaks, burgers and brats as a way for management to thank its great employees for the work they do.

Amy, our Project Manager, and Catherine, DirectNetworks’ Sales & Marketing Manager, were volunteers at this year’s Susan G. Komen Madison Race for the Cure, Saturday, May 30, 2009. The event includes a 5K run, 5K walk, and a 1 mile course. The Race is the largest event for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure ® Madison Affiliate and raises money for research, education, screening and treatment of Breast Cancer in the Dane County area. Amy and Catherine were honored to be volunteers in the Survivor tent.

One of DirectNetworks’ engineers, Adam, and his wife Marla will be on the “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire” show Thursday, March 26th and Friday, March 27th. They are appearing as “lifelines” for couples playing to win money for their weddings. Here is how their appearance is being described: New for this season, the “Ask The Expert” lifeline enables contestants to connect with a pre-determined “Expert” via a live face-to-face Skype video call on any question past the $1,000 level. Trista and Ryan Sutter (from ABC’s The Bachelorette) will serve as “Experts” for episodes airing March 23 – 25. Former “Wedding Week” couple, Marla and Adam Bergh (won $25,000 last season) will be the “Experts” for episodes airing March 26 & 27. "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire" airs at 11:30am CST on ABC in Madison. Set Your DVRs!!!

In 2009 a grand total of $1,509,071 was raised for Special Olympics during the eleven Polar Plunges in Wisconsin. Amy, our Project Manager, and Nathan, one of our Account Mangers, represented DirectNetworks at the Madison Plunge at Olin Turville Park on February 21. They are shown here on dry (warm!) land in their Polar Plunge shirts!

This summer DirectNetworks is one of the teams on the Eastside Recess Kickball League. The League started in mid-June and runs for 6-7 weeks. The games are on Thursday nights starting between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. And while we might not have the most athletic prowess, we certainly have a fun time!

DirectNetworks' employees & families enjoy the annual Great Wolf Lodge trip!

This two day event is put on by the company as a way to thank their employees and their employees' families for all of their support. The company has its own suite and employees enjoy complimentary accommodation, meals, gift bags, children’s activities, full use of the water park, a dinner banquet, and Casino Night. A good time is had by all!