SHINE’s medical isotope facility set to go online next year
The head of SHINE Technologies says the company is “at the end of a long road” with its Janesville medical isotope production...
Economist argues for boosting ‘homegrown’ businesses over attracting out-of-state companies
An economist with UW-Madison argues the state should focus more on developing “homegrown” businesses rather than recruiting companies to move to Wisconsin.
Edge co-op applauding passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is applauding federal lawmakers for passing legislation aimed at addressing supply chain problems by targeting bottlenecks at U.S....
La Crosse tourism officials using ‘geo-tracking’ service to improve marketing efforts
Tourism officials in the La Crosse region will use a “geo-tracking” application to analyze trends as they look to improve digital marketing...
Personal income growth in Wisconsin projected to lag national rate
The state Department of Revenue predicts personal income growth in Wisconsin will lag the national rate this year and the next.
Baldwin says federal bill aims to bolster U.S. supply chains
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says pending federal legislation aims to bolster U.S. supply chains for critical products such as microchips.
1915 Studios accelerator recruiting for next cohort
Georgia-Pacific’s 1915 Studios accelerator program in northeast Wisconsin is recruiting startups for its next cohort, due to kick off in September.
Tourism impact in Wisconsin up 21 percent in 2021, report shows
The economic impact of tourism in Wisconsin last year increased 21 percent over 2020 but remained below 2019 levels, according to a...
Eldon Homes aims to revitalize Stoughton with new housing developments
A new development company called Eldon Homes aims to revitalize Stoughton’s economy by building hundreds of new housing units in the coming...
New business formations up 42 percent over two-year period
The head of WEDC says the state’s “entrepreneurial spirit” is reflected in the 42 percent boost in new businesses formed during the...
MCW testing treatment for hearing loss
Scientists at the Medical College of Wisconsin are testing a new therapy aimed at reversing the most common form of hearing loss.
Blue Line Battery approaching profitability, president says
The president of Blue Line Battery, a Beloit-based startup producing lithium-ion forklift batteries, says the company will begin turning a profit in...
‘Internal nurse traveler’ program helping UW Health fill shifts, retain nurses
UW Health has created an “internal nurse traveler” program aimed at filling open shifts and retaining existing employees.
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Report details Focus on Energy impact
The Focus on Energy program has helped reduce emissions equal to 15 million fewer cars in the state over the past decade,...
Report details cost burden of housing
The share of Wisconsin renters and homeowners who are “cost-burdened” by housing is lower than the national rate, a UW-Madison report shows.
