M7 putting new focus on biotech manufacturing sector
The Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership wants to put a greater emphasis on biotech companies and other manufacturers as it develops its next five-year plan.
Rebecca Gries, executive director for M7, shared an update on the group’s efforts during this week’s meeting of the Milwaukee Rotary Club. The organization was founded in 2005 and has...
THU AM News: M7 putting new focus on biotech manufacturing sector; MMAC survey finds ‘guarded’ optimism about Q3
-- The Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership wants to put a greater emphasis on biotech companies and other manufacturers as it develops its next five-year plan.
Rebecca Gries, executive director for M7, shared an update on the group’s efforts during this week’s meeting of the Milwaukee Rotary Club. The organization was founded in 2005 and...
Wisconsin Builders Association: Wisconsin sees modest increase in single-family housing for 2025 second quarter
Madison, WI — The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) reports an 8.7% increase in single-family housing permits statewide for the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, signaling cautious but continued momentum in the residential construction sector.
From April through June 2025, a total of 3,512 permits were issued, up from 3,231...
GLC Minerals: Welcomes Tristan Jenkins as agronomy sales manager
Green Bay, WI – July 22, 2025 – GLC Minerals is pleased to announce the addition of Tristan Jenkins as the company’s new Agronomy Sales Representative. With a strong background in agribusiness and a passion for supporting farmers, Tristan brings a dynamic and results-driven approach to the role.
Tristan joins GLC Minerals with over five years...
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: Third quarter business outlook survey results
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Potawatomi Ventures: Acquires Lyons Electric, expanding its energy services platform
Milwaukee, WI (July 29, 2025) – Potawatomi Ventures is pleased to announce the acquisition of Lyons Electric, a leading full-service commercial and industrial electrical contractor headquartered in Delafield, Wisconsin. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for Potawatomi Ventures as it strengthens its emerging technologies group while advancing its commitment to innovation, sustainability and a diversified service portfolio.
New Resources Consulting: Named Microsoft Partner
MILWAUKEE, WI (July 30, 2025)— New Resources Consulting (“NRC”), the largest locally owned IT consulting firm in the state of Wisconsin, has been named a Solutions Partner for the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program. NRC is proud to be one of the first organizations to attain this designation.
The Solutions Partner for Data &...
Abacus Architects: Grows staff by 25% with onboarding of new team members
Nine Associates Added to Sheboygan and Milwaukee Office Locations
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – Abacus Architects, Inc., announces nine new hires to the firm including the following positions: Project Architect, Project Manager, Architecture Technicians, and Architectural Intern. With the onboarding of these new team members the firm increases its staff by 25%.
“While we...
WRTP BIG STEP: Nonprofit’s new computer lab set to serve thousands of Milwaukee-area jobseekers
O’Reilly Automotive Foundation awards $10,000 grant to WRTP | BIG STEP
MILWAUKEE, WIS. (July 30, 2025) — Milwaukee-area jobseekers have a new resource to help them start career pathways in the skilled trades.
The Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership | Building Industry Group Skilled Trade Employment Program (WRTP | BIG STEP) received...
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: On the 60th anniversary of Medicaid, Van Orden and Steil must explain why they passed the largest cut to Medicaid in history
On this day in 1965, Medicaid and Medicare were signed into law, two programs that have helped millions of Wisconsinites live longer, healthier lives and achieve economic security.Yet just weeks before Medicaid’s 60th anniversary, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil joined House Republicans to cut nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid, ripping away health care from millions of...
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Speaks out against SNAP and Medicaid cuts in Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Green Bay – Tonight, State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) stood with local leaders, advocates, and community members to condemn the devastating cuts to food assistance and Medicaid included in the federal budget bill pushed by President Trump and Congressional Republicans—known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
“As someone who grew up on SNAP and...
Wisconsin Historical Society: St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church listed in the National Register of Historic Places
TOWN OF CRYSTAL LAKE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 2025. The church was originally constructed in 1907 in the Town of Crystal Lake, Marquette County.
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at the...

