DWD leader highlights groups targeted with employment initiatives
The head of the state DWD says focusing on potential workers in Wisconsin is a "much better solution” to workforce challenges than...
DWD economist highlights lagging jobs in leisure and hospitality
The chief economist for the state Department of Workforce Development says employment in the leisure and hospitality sector is lagging due to...
Realtor argues rising mortgage rates are ‘long term positive’ for housing market
The head of Stark Company Realtors in Madison argues in a recent analysis that rising mortgage rates are “a long term positive”...
Georgia-Pacific breaks ground on $500M mill expansion in Green Bay
Georgia-Pacific has broken ground on a $500 million expansion to its mill in Green Bay, expected to be complete in 2024.
Sustainability expert touts potential of clean tech investments
An expert in sustainability says investors can benefit from the global transition to net-zero carbon through investments in “clean technology” clusters.
Report details job gains in transportation, warehousing
Employment in the state’s transportation and warehousing sector expanded twice as fast as any other sector over 2020 and 2021, a new...
Milwaukee mayor says hosting RNC would attract more events, spending
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson says hosting the 2024 Republican National Convention would help the state’s largest city attract more events and related...
Rapid Radicals Technology founder gives overview on company’s path forward
The head of Rapid Radicals Technology, which won this year’s Governor’s Business Plan Contest, says the company is on track to start...
Latest cohort announced for Black Founder Accelerator program
The five startup companies named to the latest cohort of Northwestern Mutual’s Black Founder Accelerator program are developing solutions for financial services,...
Businesses urged to be diligent and careful in navigating sanctions
A trade compliance expert with Rockwell Automation is urging businesses to be diligent and careful as they navigate the web of international...
Digital mapping tech expected to save time and lives
The head of the state’s Office of School Safety says digital facility mapping is expected to “save time and save lives” during...
Madison startup developing chemical health testing platform
A startup led by a UW-Madison researcher is developing a method for testing the effect of certain chemicals on human brain and...
UW-led team developing new ‘carbon-negative’ form of cement
A team led by UW-Madison engineers is developing a new form of cement in hopes of lowering the environmental impact.
Supreme Court ruling will make it easier to challenge DOR guidance in court
A circuit court should've weighed in on whether the Department of Revenue's guidance on a new tax exemption for personal property constituted...
Panelists say Biden administration’s Indo-Pacific trade framework could boost Wisconsin
Trade experts in a WisBusiness.com virtual trade luncheon said the Biden administration's Indo-Pacific trade framework could lead to economic growth for Wisconsin...
