Microsoft to invest billions in Mount Pleasant, officials announce
Microsoft plans to invest billions of dollars over the next decade to expand its operations in Mount Pleasant, state and local officials...
Investor panel discusses funding landscape, offers advice to startup leaders
Investment activity this year is being restrained by low levels of available capital, but plenty of funding opportunities exist for determined entrepreneurs.
Institute for Women’s Leadership releases results of survey focused on Milwaukee women
Nearly half of women included in a recent survey of Milwaukee workers are seeking jobs with a different organization, compared to about...
‘Slow erosion’ of state’s hunting population continues as opening weekend approaches
The head of the DNR’s deer program says the “slow erosion” of Wisconsin’s hunting community continues this year due in large part...
Advocacy group pushing for regulations on ‘wake enhanced’ boating
An advocacy group called Lakes at Stake Wisconsin wants to ban “wake enhanced” boating on most lakes in the state, arguing the...
GOP bill would require insurers to cover certain clinical trial costs
Sen. Andre Jacque is seeking cosponsors for a bill that would require health insurers to cover certain costs related to participating in...
Evers task force on workforce, AI holds first meeting
The head of the state Department of Workforce Development says the rise of AI technology “couldn’t come at a greater time” given...
Midwest Games founder sees potential for ‘mega-hit’ video game coming out of Wisconsin
Midwest Games founder and CEO Ben Kvalo sees the potential for a “mega-hit” video game coming out of Wisconsin in the near...
Nexus Pharmaceuticals aims to grow Pleasant Prairie footprint as it adds drug lines
Nexus Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of generic drugs and other products, aims to double its workforce in under a decade as it adds...
Madison chamber dinner explores belonging, human connection in remote work era
The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce’s latest annual dinner explored the concepts of belonging and human connection in the era of remote...
Employers urged to take tech-savvy, generational approach to workforce efforts
The head of a consulting service for Wisconsin manufacturers is advocating for a tech-savvy, generational approach to employee recruitment, development and retention.
Wisconsin lands one of 31 regional technology hubs
State officials are touting Wisconsin’s precision medicine “Tech Hub” designation as a win for the state’s biohealth industries.
The...
WRA report shows improvement in home listings decline
While statewide home sales and listings were still down year-over-year in September, the latest Wisconsin Realtors Association report shows some areas of...
COWS report calls for higher state minimum wage
A UW-Madison think tank is urging policymakers to raise the state’s minimum hourly wage, arguing low-income workers in Wisconsin are “falling behind.”
Biohealth companies drawing on skilled labor pool as they expand in Wisconsin
Biohealth companies in south central Wisconsin are drawing on the region’s growing pool of skilled talent as they expand.
