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Exact Sciences says it remains committed to growing its presence in Madison after announcing layoffs. The Madison-based diagnostics company in January said it will be investing another $350 million into its operations in the city, with a goal of creating more than 1,300 new jobs. "This week's actions do not affect...

May 23, 2022 – A years-long study looking at well water in Southwestern Wisconsin was finally finished this week and researchers have found the majority of contamination in those wells comes from human waste, not from cows.  The Southwest Wisconsin Groundwater and Geology (“SWIGG”) study tested 816 wells in Southwestern Wisconsin during 2018 and...

GLENDALE, WI (MAY 23, 2022) – BAYSHORE adds even more sizzle to summer with the opening of Flip Flop Tiki Bar, a beach-inspired concession stand located adjacent to The Yard, BAYSHORE’s central community area. The tiki bar will be open Wednesday through Fridays from 3- 9 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Brookfield, Wis. - (May 23, 2022) - Wisconsin-based health insurer Network Health announced today the promotion of Dr. Mushir Hassan to chief medical officer (CMO). Dr. Hassan brings 24 years of administrative and primary care experience to Network Health. In this role, Dr. Hassan leads Network Health’s clinical teams. Dr. Hassan has held progressive leadership roles at Ascension Southeast...

“This will be a transformative economic project for Milwaukee that will revitalize an underutilized part of downtown with a new sports and entertainment destination while also providing much-needed workforce housing.”– Jose Perez/Common Council president, Milwaukee “The addition of a unique multi-use group of facilities integrated adjacent to the Marquette campus will complement Westown. Key...

Milwaukee, Wis. – This year’s class of college graduates is getting ready to start their new lives! It’s a big transition that includes several important changes. Grads may be moving to a new city, finding a new place to live, or searching for a new job. Graduation also often means new financial responsibilities, such as starting payments on student...

MADISON, Wis. – Jeff Naig, managing partner of BKD’s Des Moines, Iowa and Madison, Wisconsin offices, is pleased to announce the promotion of Eric Babler to managing director. Babler delivers unmatched client experiences, embraces change and shows dedication to the firm’s values and the accounting industry. Babler’s promotion coincides with BKD’s merger of equals with DHG to...

MADISON, Wis. – Jeff Naig, managing partner of BKD’s Des Moines, Iowa and Madison, Wisconsin offices, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Grosh to managing director. Grosh delivers unmatched client experiences, embraces change and shows dedication to the firm’s values and the accounting industry. Grosh’s promotion coincides with BKD’s merger of equals with DHG to...

MADISON – In a study published in Nature on May 16, a research team led by University of Wisconsin–Madison virologist Yoshihiro Kawaoka and colleagues in Japan show that the BA.2 subvariant of omicron is similar to BA.1 in both the severity of illness it causes and in its ability to cause infection. Omicron is...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (May 20, 2022) – Plans have been finalized for the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce popular Fox Cities night market, Bazaar After Dark,â in New London, Wis., on Friday, June 3, 2022. The market will be located along N. Water Street from 5 – 10 PM. Bazaar After Darkâ is an inclusive, family-friendly street market...

Racine County, WI – The newest Racine County grant, the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) was launched in late 2021. Nearly $72,000 has been approved for businesses throughout Racine County that were negatively affected by the pandemic. Fortunately, there is still $330,000 available. Approved recipients range in location, industry, and use of funds -...

MADISON, WIS. – Entries are being accepted for the World Forage Analysis Superbowl, which is open to all forage producers across North America. The 2022 contest, held in conjunction with World Dairy Expo, is set to award over $26,000 in cash prizes, made possible by generous award sponsors. The deadline to submit corn silage...

-- Eighteen counties in Wisconsin have moved to the “high” category in a CDC measure, reflecting rising case numbers and hospital burden from COVID-19.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, residents of those counties with high community levels are recommended to wear masks in public, indoor locations. That includes the six-county...

“The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that children ages 5-11 years-old should receive a booster dose five months after their initial Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine series. This follows the authorization of a booster dose for this age group by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Finding the resources you need, taking the right legal steps and simply being aware of leading tech-related sectors will be part of the “Launch” panel discussion track at the June 2 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference. The 20th annual conference, to be held at the Italian Community Center on June 1-2, returns in-person to the...