Friday, March 29, 2024

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Expert warns of semiconductor industry vulnerabilities

A supply chain specialist warns the United States will be “in a world of hurt” if semiconductor production coming out of Taiwan...

WARF’s annual research grant to UW-Madison is $130M

WARF’s annual research grant to UW-Madison totals $130 million for this academic year.  The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation yesterday...

Create Wisconsin rolling out economic development initiative aimed at the arts

A group called Create Wisconsin, which wants more state support for the arts industry, is rolling out a new multi-pronged economic development...

Economists watching employment figures in months to come

In the coming months, economists will be closely watching employment figures as a possible indicator of whether the economy is in a...

Report details clean jobs recovery in Wisconsin, Midwest

Wisconsin’s clean energy jobs recovery is lagging behind the Midwest overall, according to figures released as part of the 2022 Clean Jobs...

UW-River Falls renovated dairy plant due to reopen this spring

The head of UW-River Falls’ Dairy Pilot Plant says the renovated facility, due to reopen this spring, will have three times as...

Executives urged to develop ‘culture of trade compliance’

An international trade expert says company leaders need to build a “culture of trade compliance” to avoid the pitfalls associated with importing...

Green Bay Starbucks workers latest to seek unionization

Starbucks workers at a store in Green Bay are seeking to unionize for better hours and working conditions, according to union advocate...

Room tax revenues lagging in areas relying on business travel

Room tax revenues in Wisconsin are bouncing back more quickly in tourist areas than those that rely more on business travel, according...

California port director discusses supply chain trends

One of the largest ports in the country is seeing major improvements in shipping congestion, according to the port's executive director and...

Economist says state exports showing strong recovery

The head economist for the state Department of Revenue says exports have recovered “really well” as Wisconsin’s economy rebounds from the COVID-19...

Survey finds fewer manufacturers expect higher revenues, profits and spending

Fewer manufacturers in the state expect their revenues, profits and spending to rise this year, according to a recent survey. 

Scientists develop method for improving 3D metal printing

Scientists including UW-Madison researchers have developed a method for 3D printing a type of stainless steel that could help manufacturers reduce production...

Manufacturing jobs expected to reach pre-pandemic levels soon

DWD Chief Economist Dennis Winters expects manufacturing employment in Wisconsin to exceed pre-pandemic levels in the near future.  In...

Former WAICU head calls for leaders to fight negative perceptions around college education

Rolf Wegenke, the recently retired head of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, says education leaders in the state need...
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