Manufacturing, construction employment expected to contract this year, DOR reports
Manufacturing and construction employment in Wisconsin is projected to shrink this year as the state’s overall labor market “continues to grow at...
WFBF leader says farmers ‘as concerned or more concerned’ about tariffs than other industries
The head of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation says farmers are “as concerned or more concerned than any other industry” about tariffs,...
Study: bills to curb foreign land ownership popular in many states, including Wisconsin
As Wisconsin lawmakers debate competing approaches to restricting foreign ownership of land, a new study finds similar bills elsewhere are more likely in states...
Bill would enter WI into multi-state cosmetology licensing compact
Authors of a bill to enter Wisconsin into a multi-state licensure compact say it would break down employment barriers for cosmetology professionals...
WMC survey finds fewer business leaders struggling to find workers amid economic uncertainty
WMC’s latest survey finds fewer business leaders are struggling to find workers, though this is likely being driven by economic uncertainty putting...
Tourism generated record-high $25.8 billion impact in Wisconsin last year
Tourism generated a record-high $25.8 billion in economic impact in Wisconsin last year, surpassing the previous record of $25 billion set in...
BioForward says tech hub initiatives ‘advancing swiftly’
Leaders of the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub say three of the effort’s main initiatives are “advancing swiftly” as partners leverage state and...
Manufacturing leaders urging Congress to extend tax provisions
Wisconsin manufacturing leaders are urging members of Congress to extend tax provisions enacted in 2017, warning a failure to do so would...
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Beverly Anderson, Ebenezer Child Care Centers
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Beverly Anderson, executive director of Ebenezer Child Care Centers.
This...
Forward Janesville rolls out new child care directory
Economic development group Forward Janesville has launched a new directory of local child care services as part of an effort to address...
UW-Stout students design and present prototypes for Ashley Furniture
Students at UW-Stout recently took part in a product design project for Arcadia-based Ashley Furniture, one of the largest furniture manufacturers in...
Circulating bill would create dairy farm innovation program
GOP lawmakers are circulating a bill to establish a dairy farm innovation program, which would offer no-interest loans to qualifying milk producers.
Archeus Technologies, WARF launching clinical trial this year for cancer targeting molecule
Archeus Technologies in Madison and WARF are launching a clinical trial this year for a targeting molecule used in treating prostate cancer.
Amulet launches new handheld sensor, aims to ‘fundamentally change’ detection and testing
A Madison startup called Amulet aims to enable better measurements in the field for both research and industry with its recently launched...
Wisconsin Grocers Association raising concerns over proposed FoodShare cuts
The Wisconsin Grocers Association is raising concerns about “deep cuts” to FoodShare included in the federal budget reconciliation bill.
