Tourism generated record-high $25.8 billion impact in Wisconsin last year
Tourism generated a record-high $25.8 billion in economic impact in Wisconsin last year, surpassing the previous record of $25 billion set in...
BioForward says tech hub initiatives ‘advancing swiftly’
Leaders of the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub say three of the effort’s main initiatives are “advancing swiftly” as partners leverage state and...
Manufacturing leaders urging Congress to extend tax provisions
Wisconsin manufacturing leaders are urging members of Congress to extend tax provisions enacted in 2017, warning a failure to do so would...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Beverly Anderson, Ebenezer Child Care Centers
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Beverly Anderson, executive director of Ebenezer Child Care Centers.
This...
Forward Janesville rolls out new child care directory
Economic development group Forward Janesville has launched a new directory of local child care services as part of an effort to address...
UW-Stout students design and present prototypes for Ashley Furniture
Students at UW-Stout recently took part in a product design project for Arcadia-based Ashley Furniture, one of the largest furniture manufacturers in...
Circulating bill would create dairy farm innovation program
GOP lawmakers are circulating a bill to establish a dairy farm innovation program, which would offer no-interest loans to qualifying milk producers.
Archeus Technologies, WARF launching clinical trial this year for cancer targeting molecule
Archeus Technologies in Madison and WARF are launching a clinical trial this year for a targeting molecule used in treating prostate cancer.
Amulet launches new handheld sensor, aims to ‘fundamentally change’ detection and testing
A Madison startup called Amulet aims to enable better measurements in the field for both research and industry with its recently launched...
Wisconsin Grocers Association raising concerns over proposed FoodShare cuts
The Wisconsin Grocers Association is raising concerns about “deep cuts” to FoodShare included in the federal budget reconciliation bill.
Busy Q2 expected as companies take advantage of tariff reprieve
The head of Milwaukee-based customs broker M.E. Dey says “it’s going to be a busy Q2” as companies rush their imports and...
Dairyland exec touts potential of wind energy plus battery tech
An executive with Dairyland Power Cooperative says wind energy coupled with battery storage will be a “monster workhorse” for the western Wisconsin...
Bill would expand eligibility for child care portion of WEDC tax credit
Legislation authored by GOP lawmakers would expand eligibility for a state tax credit that encourages business investments in child care.
State imports hit $38.9B in 2024, WPF report shows
Businesses and consumers in the state bought $38.9 billion in imported goods last year, a decline from the recent peak of $43.9...
Assembly committee approves bill to form State Film Office
The Assembly Ways and Means Committee has voted unanimously in favor of AB 231, which would create the State Film Office and...
