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.
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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...
Farm conservation practices cut greenhouse emissions, sediment runoff
Conservation practices supported by Green Bay nonprofit Farmers for Sustainable Food cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 50,000 tons last year, according...
Researchers aim to improve rare disease care through Epic database
Epic’s research division aims to improve treatments for rare diseases through a large database drawing from millions of patients’ electronic health records.
