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Rolf Wegenke, the recently retired head of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, says education leaders in the state need to fight negative perceptions around college education.  “I think that’s the critical issue looking forward, is this ‘you don’t need college’ crowd,” Wegenke told WisPolitics.com President Jeff Mayers in a recent interview....

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Dean Amhaus, president and CEO of The Water Council in Milwaukee.  Amhaus discusses some of the top trends in water technology innovation, as well as the role of data analysis and predictive modeling in water issues. He spotlights major water-related companies in the state and...

LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN – La Crosse Distilling Co. is proud to announce a 3-year partnership with the GREEN BAY PACKERS. The partnership is multifaceted, inclusive of product availability at Lambeau Field. Nick Weber, CEO and founder of the company states, “as a Wisconsin based company and a lifelong fan of the Green Bay Packers,...

(Appleton, Wis.) – Julie Heiberger of Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. will once again bring her expertise to the annual Resource Center for Religious Institutes (RCRI) National Conference. Heiberger, who serves at Hoffman’s women religious market leader, will be part of two presentations at the conference Oct. 4-7 in Dallas.         Heiberger will be joined...

-- Conservation practices supported by Green Bay nonprofit Farmers for Sustainable Food cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 50,000 tons last year, according to the group’s first annual progress report.  That’s equal to the emissions from 10,737 cars driven for a year, the organization says. Managing Director Lauren Brey says its work will continue...

Conservation practices supported by Green Bay nonprofit Farmers for Sustainable Food cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 50,000 tons last year, according to the group’s first annual progress report.  That’s equal to the emissions from 10,737 cars driven for a year, the organization says. Managing Director Lauren Brey says its work will continue to...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.  - (Sept. 28, 2022) – Xcel Energy is sending support to Florida for restoration efforts as Hurricane Ian makes landfall. Xcel Energy is providing approximately 270 contract workers who are currently enroute. The company’s support could possibly grow as the Category 4 storm hovers on the brink of being classified as a Category 5 hurricane. The...

GREEN BAY | MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – Today DeWitt LLP law firm announced Wisconsin Attorney General Joshua L. Kaul appointed attorney Lindsey M. Anderson to serve as a Citizen Representative on the Wisconsin Crime Victims Council.  The mission of the Council is to advise the attorney general on matters important to victims of crime.  Anderson...

Starion Bank has hired Jon Konarske as a Business Development Officer.Konarske comes to Starion with more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, publishing and business account management. As a Business Development Officer, Konarske will work to establish and grow Starion’s commercial relationships in the greater Madison community. “I’m thrilled to join the...