Colorful Connections seeks to help companies meet diversity goals
After a year of historic social and racial turmoil, many corporations have committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. But those pledges can fall short of accomplishing company goals due to a lack of diversity-focused hiring resources.
JFC continues state tourism investment ahead of expected record-year
The Joint Committee on Finance voted to continue a $1.5 million addition to the Department of Tourism's base budget over the next...
Nobbits hopes to “tie up” the market for specialized shoelaces
Fitchburg-based Nobbits USA LLC makes shoelaces that lessen the chances of knots coming untied.
Nobbits makes shoelaces from polyester...
May 20: ‘Summer Tourism Outlook: How will Wisconsin take advantage of a post-pandemic visitor...
After more than a year of what felt like hibernation, a COVID-19 vaccine is giving people hope for brighter days -- and...
Dane County to lift all COVID orders June 2 thanks to ‘extremely high’ vaccination...
Dane County lifting all restrictions on June 2 is a “major milestone” for businesses, says Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach...
Talking Trade: Trends in U.S.-China agricultural trade affecting the Midwest
In the first installment of its second season, Ian Coxhead, UW-Madison professor, and Sandi Siegel, president of M. E. Dey & Co. in Milwaukee, interview Joe Glauber, senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute, about trends in U.S.-China agricultural trade affecting the Midwest.
April home sales, prices grew
April home sales and median prices were up significantly compared to last year, when the economic lockdown was in full force, according...
Shuttered venues still waiting for federal relief
-- After more than a year without revenue, some shuttered entertainment venues could see federal relief dollars this week.
Eau Claire County to pilot high-speed internet program
The state is helping Eau Claire County launch a pilot program to test SpaceX’s Starlink, a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites...
Waterloo-based Trek overcoming Brexit hurdles
Trek Bicycles, a global company with Waterloo roots, is successfully navigating the trade landscape left by Brexit. But the company’s rep says...
Advocates want Medicaid to cover room and board for substance abuse treatment
Addiction advocates want to see BadgerCare cover room and board costs associated with substance abuse treatment.
As of Feb. 1,...
Four of state’s congressional delegation request earmarks totaling nearly $150M
Four members of Wisconsin's House delegation are requesting nearly $150 million in earmarks for ag research, broadband and health care projects.
State apprenticeship navigators help connect people to jobs
The Department of Workforce Development has created five new positions called apprenticeship navigators to help Wisconsinites find open opportunities.
State to set new record for outdoor recreation in 2021
Wisconsin is on pace to break its 2019 record for outdoor recreation-related economic activity this year.
Since the start...
Marinette Marine gets $1M from DOT
State support of $1 million will help boost shipbuilding at Marinette Marine.
The Transportation Economic Assistance grant, approved by...
