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Wisconsin could get more than $1 billion in broadband help from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, according to a PSC official.  Rory Tikalsky, broadband expansion manager for the Public Service Commission, gave the new estimate yesterday during an event in Appleton hosted by the New North and Competitive Wisconsin. WisBusiness.com is a partner in...

MILWAUKEE — Paul J. Jones, general counsel and vice president for university relations at Marquette University, has been named chair of the board of directors with the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Jones previously served as vice chair and assumed the new role in July. He joined the Greater Milwaukee Foundation board in 2014 when he...

Brookfield, Wis. (August 23, 2022) – MLG Capital today announced its acquisition of two multifamily properties in the Memphis area – Preserve at Southwind (7991 Capilano Drive in Memphis) and Preserve at Bartlett (8840 Bristol Park Drive in Bartlett). The properties total 306 and 300 units respectively and both feature a range of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans with...

Milwaukee - The We Energies Foundation is helping everyday heroes keep their communities safe. This year, the foundation is awarding a record $100,000 to help more than 50 police, fire and other public safety agencies across Wisconsin purchase lifesaving equipment. The funding is part of the We Energies Rewarding Responders Grant program. “We are proud to support the brave individuals...

MADISON, Wis.—Aug. 23, 2022—The Green Bay Packers and WPS Health Solutions paid special tribute this week to Army veteran Mike Colligan and his family in conjunction with the Aug. 19 game against the New Orleans Saints. Operation Fan Mail, the program that recognizes military families and veterans at each Packers home game, marks its 16th season in 2022.

Partnership with gener8tor will invest $100,000 into five startups APPLETON, Wis. – Today U.S. Venture and gener8tor announce the launch of an investment accelerator program for startups focused on sustainability and mobility in Appleton. The U.S. Venture Mobility and Sustainability Investment Accelerator, powered by gener8tor, will provide investment, support, mentorship and access to in-state and out-of-state capital...

APPLETON, WI, August 2022 – Weidert Group, a full-service B2B inbound growth agency and Diamond Level HubSpot Partner, has earned a spot on the 2022 "Inc. 5000" list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Weidert Group made the list based on verified average percentage growth over the previous 3 years.

APPLETON, WI, August 2022 – Modern manufacturers are using revenue operations (RevOps) to unify internal operations and maximize revenue, which is the topic of Greg Linnemanstons’ breakout session at Manufacturing First Expo & Conference 2022. Complex B2B businesses can take a holistic approach to revenue by reducing friction between sales, marketing, and service teams....

La Crosse, WI— Dairyland Power Cooperative has funded and assisted with implementation of the first electric vehicle (EV) fast charger at a Kwik Trip in the State of Minnesota. The Level 3, 180 kW ABB Fast Charger is located at the Kwik Trip in Schumann Business Park in Stewartville, Minn. A brief dedication event will be held...

MILWAUKEE – Cream City Foundation (CCF) is excited to bring back its largest yearly event, the Business Equality Luncheon (BEL), to the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee on Friday, October 7th. The event, the first in-person version since 2019, will feature the Mayor of Milwaukee, Cavalier Johnson and Elle Halo as its keynote speakers. "I...

MADISON, WI – August 23, 2022 –  Today First Business Bank announces its parent company, First Business Financial Services, Inc., was ranked among the top 20 banks nationwide with $1 billion to $5 billion in assets under management by Bank Director magazine in its annual RankingBanking list. Bank Director uses data compiled by Piper Sandler from S&P Global...

Stevens Point, Wisconsin (August 23, 2022) - Worzalla, an employee-owned company specializing in printing high-quality children’s books, movie tie-in books and cookbooks, for the fourth year in a row collected 600 pounds of school supplies as part of Project Fresh Start, a United Way of Portage County Volunteer Center program. Last year Project Fresh Start provided free school supplies to over...