Consultant urges company leaders to take diversity, equity and inclusion efforts beyond recruiting
A business consultant is urging company leaders to approach diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives with a systematic approach that goes beyond recruiting.
Diverse business groups getting $15.7M in grant funding
Organizations supporting diverse businesses across Wisconsin say they’ll use new grant funding to bolster mentorship, training, technical support, staffing and more.
Student loan relief plan to wipe out $4.14B in debt in Wisconsin
An expert with the Student Borrower Protection Center estimates the Biden administration’s student loan relief plan will eliminate $4.14 billion in federal...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Nick Novak, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Nick Novak, vice president of communications and marketing for Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce.
Student loan forgiveness plan could impact hundreds of thousands of borrowers in Wisconsin
Several hundred thousand borrowers in Wisconsin could get relief from billions of dollars in debt because of the Biden administration’s student loan...
State could see over $1 billion in broadband help from federal infrastructure law
Wisconsin could get more than $1 billion in broadband help from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, according to a PSC official.
Report highlights COVID impact on college plans
A new report estimates about 19 percent of Wisconsinites who planned to attend college this year canceled those plans due to COVID-19.
Slowdown in homebuilding linked to higher mortgage, interest rates
Higher mortgage rates and interest rates likely contributed to a recent decline in new homebuilding in Wisconsin, according to an economics expert...
Voximetry heading to Silicon Valley as it looks to raise $2.5M in seed funding
A Madison-based health tech startup called Voximetry will be heading to Silicon Valley next month to meet with potential investors after winning...
Videography startup wins Doyenne pitch contest
A videography startup working with businesses and nonprofits in Madison has won the Doyenne Group’s annual 5x5x5 pitch contest.
UWM expert expects RNC 2024 will elevate Milwaukee’s national profile
A finance expert at UW-Milwaukee expects Milwaukee’s national profile will be elevated in 2024 when the Republican National Convention comes to Wisconsin’s...
Fetch looking to expand, reach new markets
With over 17 million active users and valued at $3 billion, Fetch Rewards is looking to expand from grocery chains into other...
Talking Trade with Emily Pickrell, energy scholar at the University of Houston
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” energy specialist Emily Pickrell highlights industries and companies likely to benefit from the federal Inflation...
Federal Reserve speaker highlights benefits cliff impact
A project advisor for the Federal Reserve says about 750,000 people in Wisconsin are impacted by “benefits cliff-related issues,” arguing this is...
Taiwan semiconductor industry will remain critical to U.S. economy, experts say
Experts say Taiwan’s semiconductor industry will remain critical to the U.S. economy and national security despite investments from the CHIPS and Science...
