State needs ‘to do more’ for female entrepreneurs and women-owned startups, WEDC head says
WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes says the state should do more to elevate female entrepreneurs and women-owned startups.
WBA warns of credit unions acquiring banks, while credit union group dismisses concerns
The Wisconsin Bankers Association is warning of a "concerning trend" of bank acquisitions by credit unions, but the head of the Wisconsin...
Report explores homeownership disparities in Wisconsin
Racial disparities in homeownership are larger in Wisconsin than nationwide and have worsened over the past decade, a recent Wisconsin Policy Forum...
Wisconsin cheeses faring well in international contest
Wisconsin is faring well so far in this year’s World Championship Cheese Contest, which brings in thousands of product entries and dozens...
Infosec acquired for $191M by Cengage Group
Cengage Group has acquired a Madison-based company called Infosec for $191 million after founder Jack Koziol launched it 18 years ago with...
UW System student health worker initiative gets funding boost
A UW System initiative will provide incentives to twice as many student health care workers with additional funding from the Wisconsin Partnership...
Crop values for 2021 up 25 percent, report shows
The value of Wisconsin’s field and miscellaneous crop production vaulted to $5.38 billion last year on higher commodity prices, a recent USDA...
WMC head warns of rising energy costs tied to Russia invading Ukraine
The head of Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce warns rising energy costs tied to the war between Russia and Ukraine will impact factories...
Tauchen, ag partners developing legislative proposal
Rep. Gary Tauchen is working with ag industry partners on what likely will be a years-long legislative effort to help farmers adapt...
Tech Council ups estimate for 2021 early-stage investment to $852M
The Wisconsin Technology Council has updated its estimate for 2021 early-stage investment in Wisconsin to $852 million.
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January home sales down 4.2 percent over the year
Monthly home sales in January declined 4.2 percent over the year, according to the latest report from the Wisconsin Realtors Association.
NFIB calling for passage of bill to limit governor’s emergency powers
A group representing small businesses in the state is calling for full passage of a bill limiting the governor's emergency powers after...
Trade experts agree engaging with China still preferable
International trade experts agreed engaging with China is still preferable as the United States and its allies consider how to deal with...
Franchise businesses in Wisconsin add over 10,000 jobs last year, report shows
A new report shows franchise businesses in Wisconsin added over 10,000 new jobs in 2021, boosting franchise employment in the state to...
Study finds carbon emissions from corn ethanol higher than from gasoline
A study led by UW-Madison authors found carbon emissions of corn ethanol produced to meet the Renewable Fuel Standard could be 24...
