Builders group points to ‘acute shortage’ of lots for new homes
The Metropolitan Builders Association says an “acute shortage” of available lots in the Milwaukee area is limiting the home building industry.
Business groups top lobbying list
Business groups representing manufacturing, real estate, construction, health care and farming spent the most money lobbying Wisconsin lawmakers in the first six...
Consultant urges company leaders to take diversity, equity and inclusion efforts beyond recruiting
A business consultant is urging company leaders to approach diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives with a systematic approach that goes beyond recruiting.
Diverse business groups getting $15.7M in grant funding
Organizations supporting diverse businesses across Wisconsin say they’ll use new grant funding to bolster mentorship, training, technical support, staffing and more.
DNR announces new PFAS standards in effect
-- The Department of Natural Resources has announced new PFAS standards are now in effect for drinking and surface water as well...
Federal Reserve speaker highlights benefits cliff impact
A project advisor for the Federal Reserve says about 750,000 people in Wisconsin are impacted by “benefits cliff-related issues,” arguing this is...
Fetch looking to expand, reach new markets
With over 17 million active users and valued at $3 billion, Fetch Rewards is looking to expand from grocery chains into other...
Report highlights COVID impact on college plans
A new report estimates about 19 percent of Wisconsinites who planned to attend college this year canceled those plans due to COVID-19.
SHINE moving from R&D into the commercial stage for cancer therapy product, exec says
The head of SHINE Technologies’ therapeutics division says the company is moving from research and development into the commercial stage for a...
Slowdown in homebuilding linked to higher mortgage, interest rates
Higher mortgage rates and interest rates likely contributed to a recent decline in new homebuilding in Wisconsin, according to an economics expert...
State could see over $1 billion in broadband help from federal infrastructure law
Wisconsin could get more than $1 billion in broadband help from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, according to a PSC official.
Student loan forgiveness plan could impact hundreds of thousands of borrowers in Wisconsin
Several hundred thousand borrowers in Wisconsin could get relief from billions of dollars in debt because of the Biden administration’s student loan...
Student loan relief plan to wipe out $4.14B in debt in Wisconsin
An expert with the Student Borrower Protection Center estimates the Biden administration’s student loan relief plan will eliminate $4.14 billion in federal...
Taiwan semiconductor industry will remain critical to U.S. economy, experts say
Experts say Taiwan’s semiconductor industry will remain critical to the U.S. economy and national security despite investments from the CHIPS and Science...
Talking Trade with Emily Pickrell, energy scholar at the University of Houston
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” energy specialist Emily Pickrell highlights industries and companies likely to benefit from the federal Inflation...
UWM expert expects RNC 2024 will elevate Milwaukee’s national profile
A finance expert at UW-Milwaukee expects Milwaukee’s national profile will be elevated in 2024 when the Republican National Convention comes to Wisconsin’s...
Videography startup wins Doyenne pitch contest
A videography startup working with businesses and nonprofits in Madison has won the Doyenne Group’s annual 5x5x5 pitch contest.
Voximetry heading to Silicon Valley as it looks to raise $2.5M in seed funding
A Madison-based health tech startup called Voximetry will be heading to Silicon Valley next month to meet with potential investors after winning...
Water Council head says innovation key to water scarcity challenges
Water Council President and CEO Dean Amhaus says technological innovation is needed to address national and global water scarcity.
Water Council touting phosphorus removal product agreement
The Water Council is touting a new agreement for a product that can remove phosphorus from stormwater, agricultural runoff and other municipal...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Nick Novak, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Nick Novak, vice president of communications and marketing for Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce.
Wisconsin Arts Board head calls for greater state support
The head of the Wisconsin Arts Board is calling for greater state support for the arts and cultural sector, saying “it’s going...
