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Contact: Jim Flaherty, Communications DirectorOffice 608/ 286-6308 – Cell 608/ 698-0928, jflaherty@aarp.org Annual statewide award recognizes those who make a powerful difference in their community MADISON, WISCONSIN – AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Wisconsin Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors Wisconsinites aged 50-plus who are sharing their experience, talent,...

-- In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” E.M. Wasylik Associates Managing Director Ken Wasylik discusses his approach for reaching new international markets.  He highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted those efforts, such as meeting and forming connections with clients.  “Whether it’s a trade mission, trade venture -- basically sending...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has certified the 2022 Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election results. The following producers began three-year terms as elected members of the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board on July 1, 2022: At-Large: Andrew Diercks, ColomaState-wide District 1: Keith Wolter, AntigoAshland, Barron, Bayfield,...

MILWAUKEE – Indicators of metro Milwaukee business activity posted mixed results in May.  While 14 of 22 available monthly indicators tracked by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) posted positive year-over-year results in May, many of these indicators recorded a weaker pace of growth than in previous months.   “On the positive side, growth...

In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” executive director Scott Coenen of the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum talks about the group’s work and its belief that addressing climate change is possible while balancing economic security for all. The Show also previews upcoming events: “Water tech innovation: A rising tide in the...

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” E.M. Wasylik Associates Managing Director Ken Wasylik discusses his approach for reaching new international markets.  He highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted those efforts, such as meeting and forming connections with clients.  “Whether it’s a trade mission, trade venture -- basically sending some...

MADISON, Wis. – In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” executive director Scott Coenen of the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum talks about the group’s work and its belief that addressing climate change is possible while balancing economic security for all. The Show also previews upcoming events: “Water tech innovation: A rising...

SHEBOYGAN, WI — The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) and Small Business  Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Green Bay aim to provide a wide variety of services, resources, and expertise to help encourage entrepreneurial opportunities in Sheboygan County, including businesses that offer unique services and experiences to the community such as Sheboygan’s new fitness center and personal...

MILWAUKEE, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual is dedicated to supporting public art, internationally acclaimed artists, and Milwaukee's exceptional arts scene. Enriching the cultural vitality of Milwaukee, the company has acquired Roxy Paine's Cleft and will host Maren Hassinger's Pyramid as part of Sculpture Milwaukee's 2022 exhibit. "Sculpture Milwaukee shares Northwestern Mutual's belief that we can build stronger communities...

MADISON, Wisconsin – SCORE Wisconsinhas been chosen to receive a $74,800.00 Entrepreneurial Partnership Grant for fiscal year 2022-2023 from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). The goal of the grant is to encourage local and regional economic development throughout the state and extend SCORE’s outreach to every part of Wisconsin, especially the underserved or rural areas.

MILWAUKEE, WI (July 7, 2022) – Affiliates of Phoenix Investors (“Phoenix”), a national private commercial real estate firm headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, announced three separate acquisitions, which, combined, exceed 1 million square feet. The subject properties, located in Waupun, WI; Necedah, WI; and Lumberton, NC, join the rest of Phoenix’s growing portfolio, which currently encompasses approximately 55...

“I remember the first Parade of Homes, about 1954, and the impact it had on both builders and the  Madison Area Builders Association (MABA),” said 1972 Board President Terry Monson. “And I  remember the first year an attached garage--and then a two-car garage-- was included with a parade home. Those both got a big reaction!” There was...