Early stage investments last year hit record-high $810 million
Wisconsin companies set a new record for early-stage investment last year with at least $810 million in angel and venture capital funding.
COVID deaths per capita higher among rural, northern counties
Counties in northern Wisconsin continue to see more COVID-19 deaths on a per capita basis, the latest data from the Department of...
Hospitals, employers differ on white bagging legislation
While hospitals are backing legislation to prohibit a method for sourcing medications known as "white bagging," some employers say this practice saves...
Assembly committee approves electric vehicle charging bill
An Assembly committee has approved a hotly debated bill related to electric vehicle charging infrastructure that opponents say would limit the role...
Officials see potential for boosting trades with federal infrastructure funding
Officials agree new federal infrastructure dollars coming to Wisconsin are an opportunity to address workforce issues by getting more people into the...
Paper Council leader optimistic about federal grant proposal
The head of the Wisconsin Paper Council says he's "very optimistic" about securing an up to $100 million federal grant after Gov....
Milwaukee-area companies adjusting pay ranges to attract talent
In a recent survey of Milwaukee-area companies, 90 percent of responding organizations said they've adjusted employee pay ranges for 2022 to help...
Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition report highlights growth in 2021
The Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition’s latest annual report shows the group’s membership swelled to more than 110 last year.
Speaker highlights ‘political opportunity’ in clean energy
The head of the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum says Republicans in the state have a “political opportunity” in clean energy given widespread...
State official highlights goals of clean energy plan
The head of the Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy says the office is leaning toward executive and agency actions as...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Ann Leinfelder Grove, president and CEO of Wellpoint Care Network
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Ann Leinfelder Grove, president and CEO of Wellpoint Care Network.
Ag Day at the Capitol gives farmers a chance to share their stories
The head of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation says the group’s annual Ag Day at the Capitol event gives farmers a chance...
Experts discuss cryptocurrency trends, outlook in luncheon event
An executive with Horicon Bank urged business community members to “pay attention to the utility, not the price” when weighing the pros...
Wellbe providing virtual care options for birthing center
The Sauk County Healthcare Birthing Center is now offering virtual care options to expectant and new mothers through a Madison-based tech company...
Survey finds support for more renewable energy projects
A recent survey of Wisconsin voters found broad support for requiring that in-state workers be employed on renewable energy projects in the...
