Unemployment rate inches up to 3.2 percent, DWD figures show
While the state’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.2 percent in September, Wisconsin continues to make progress in regaining jobs lost during the pandemic.
That’s according to Department of Workforce Development Chief Economist Dennis Winters, who discussed the latest state employment figures yesterday during a web briefing.
Wisconsin has now regained...
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association: Cheers $10 million in new food security funding
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ allocation of an additional $10 million in federal funding to the state’s Food Security Initiative. The program supports hunger relief efforts through the purchase of Wisconsin-made products, including milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter. This funding brings the total investment in the Initiative to...
UW-Madison: 1-week group treatment program brings significant mental health benefits associated with epigenetic changes in teens with history of trauma
MADISON – Globally in the past year, as many as 1 billion children experienced violence or neglect. A new collaborative study involving scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Healthy Minds provides physiological evidence that group therapy involving mindfulness, creative expression and reprocessing of traumatic experiences can help these victims begin to heal.
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Jon Horne of the Idea Fund of La Crosse
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Jon Horne, managing director of the Idea Fund of La Crosse.
After initially launching in June 2017, the Idea Fund invested in 11 companies across the state over its first four years. Horne explains initial investments were typically around $500,000, and spanned “really all industries.”
Marcus & Millichap: Arranges the sale of a 24,480-square-foot self-storage facility
KENOSHA, Wisconsin, October 20, 2022 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Safe Storage Club, a 24,480-square-foot self-storage facility located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, according to Grant Fitzgerald, regional manager of the firm’s Columbus office.
Brett R. Hatcher, Gabriel Coe...
Dept. of Health Services: State health department introduces new flu vaccine data dashboard and report on vaccine coverage in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today released its Influenza Vaccine Update and launched a new online flu vaccine data dashboard. Together, the report and data dashboard provide a look at previous and current flu vaccine rates statewide, and highlight communities and areas of the state more vulnerable to the seasonal flu.
As of October 18,...
Associated Banc-Corp: Reports third quarter 2022 net income available to common equity of $93 million, or $0.62 per common share
GREEN BAY, Wis., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated" or "Company") today reported net income available to common equity ("earnings") of $93 million, or $0.62 per common share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. These amounts compare to earnings of $84 million, or $0.56 per common share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 and...
Security Health Plan: Names Barb Klinner as director of quality
MARSHFIELD – Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., has named Barb Klinner, R.N., B.S.N., C.C.M., L.N.C., as director of quality. In this role, Klinner leads and supports continuous quality and member safety improvement initiatives by ensuring quality reporting requirements are met and striving toward organizational compliance with regulatory, accrediting and certifying organizations.
“I look forward to collaborating...
HGA: Kate Mullaney named strategy leader for healthcare sector at HGA
MILWAUKEE — HGA is pleased to announce Kate Mullaney, CPSM, was named Market Sector Strategy Leader for the nationally recognized healthcare practice effective August 1, 2022.
As Market Sector Strategy Leader, Mullaney is a member of the national healthcare practice leadership team, along with the Market Sector Leader and Market Sector Operations Leader.
Dept. of Workforce Development: Wisconsin job gains continue with growth in leisure and hospitality, manufacturing, and construction
State has Added Jobs in Eight of Nine Months for 2022
MADISON, Wis – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of September 2022.
For September, total nonfarm jobs increased 7,000 over the month and 63,000 over the...
Security Health Plan: Howey joins Security Health Plan as director of product development and management
CONTACT: Rebecca Normington, 715-221-9726,normington.rebecca@securityhealth.org
Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., has named Kristina Howey director of product development and management. She will lead the Health Plan’s product development and implementation teams. Her data analytics skills, accounting and business administration education will be instrumental in continuing Security Health Plan’s commitment to providing Wisconsinites with access...
THU AM News: Expert warns of semiconductor industry vulnerabilities; South central Wisconsin realtor argues home prices unlikely to drop
-- A supply chain specialist warns the United States will be “in a world of hurt” if semiconductor production coming out of Taiwan is disrupted.
Rosemary Coates, founder and executive director of the Reshoring Institute, discussed logistics trends yesterday during a webinar hosted by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s World Trade Association.
