Data center impacts on energy, water infrastructure ‘difficult to assess,’ report says
While Wisconsin’s data center boom is expected to drive up energy demand, the Wisconsin Policy Forum says it’s “difficult to assess” just...
Nigerian firm Geotek Water Solutions wins Water Council competition
A Nigerian company called Geotek Water Solutions has won the Water Council’s latest Tech Challenge, the Milwaukee organization announced.
Ashley Furniture deploying machine developed by UW-Stout student engineers
Ashley Furniture Industries is deploying a pallet stacking machine designed by UW-Stout engineering students, with plans to build six more.
Return trip: Southeastern Wisconsin rail plan comes back as MARK
A new effort to connect Milwaukee to Racine and Kenosha by train would take the “commuter” out of commuter rail and keep...
Renaissant launches new agentic AI logistics technology
Logistics software firm Renaissant has launched a new voice-based AI “clerk” to help coordinate shipments -- something the company says will improve...
Fewer bankers rate state economy as ‘excellent’ in recent survey
Fewer Wisconsin bank leaders rated the state economy as “excellent” in the latest Wisconsin Bankers Association survey, though expectations for the coming...
WRA report signals ‘cooling market’ as home sales decline in November
Statewide home sales declined 9.2% over the year in November, signaling a “cooling market” as the year comes to a close.
Circulating bill would make changes to WEDC grant program
Republican lawmakers are seeking to make changes to a WEDC grant program that they say would better support the state’s tourism industry.
Talking Trade with John Gatto, Transatlantic Strategy Group
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” John Gatto of Transatlantic Strategy Group says “decades-overdue” German defense spending...
Financial expert predicts ‘much less volatility’ in the economy next year
A financial expert predicts “much less volatility” standing in the way of economic growth next year.
Brad Tank, a...
UW-Green Bay, gener8tor introduce first cohort for pre-accelerator program
The first cohort of the UW-Green Bay Pre-Accelerator program includes Wisconsin startups developing advanced wound dressings, data analysis platforms, anti-fraud programs and...
WARF touting modified soybean plant as top licensing prospect
WARF is spotlighting an altered form of soybean plant as a top licensing prospect, with potential applications in food dye production as...
Northwoods Policy Network launches to promote state’s rural northern region
A new advocacy group called the Northwoods Policy Network has formed to promote the state’s northern region, with a focus on business...
Dem bill would revive Main Street Bounceback program with state dollars
Legislation from Dem authors would revive WEDC’s Main Street Bounceback program with state funding, establishing it permanently in Wisconsin statute.
Evers appoints Dem donor and investor to lead WEDC
Dem Gov. Tony Evers has appointed John W. Miller to serve as secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.
