WisBusiness

-- The majority of respondents in the latest Marquette University Law School Poll say tariffs hurt the economy, though the survey illustrates the partisan divide on the issue.  Among all adults in the recent national poll, 59% said tariffs hurt the economy, 28% said they help the economy and 12% said they don’t make...

GREEN BAY, Wis. —Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk, is encouraged by the trade agreement framework between the United States and Indonesia, announced yesterday afternoon. Indonesia is the seventh-largest export market for U.S. dairy products, purchasing approximately $245 million worth of products in 2024.

Governor petitions for federal designation to help local small businesses in eligible counties compete for federal contracts MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), announced today that he has formally submitted a petition to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler asking for several counties to...

Glendale, Wis. – Sprecher Brewing Company is getting ready for a month-long 40th anniversary celebration starting with the Sprecher Root Beer Bash on Saturday, August 2; continuing with National Root Beer Float Day on Wednesday, August 6; and culminating with a huge Anniversary Bash on Sunday, August 24. Sprecher Root Beer Bash Experience the world’s largest root beer float festival...

A UW-Stout research project is combining automated robotics and AI for agricultural applications, in hopes of saving time and effort for farmers.  The effort is supported with a two-year, $175,000 Universities of Wisconsin Innovation Grant, funding work led by UW-Stout engineering Prof. Yuan Xing and applied social science Program Director Tina Lee. 

-- A UW-Stout research project is combining automated robotics and AI for agricultural applications, in hopes of saving time and effort for farmers.  The effort is supported with a two-year, $175,000 Universities of Wisconsin Innovation Grant, funding work led by UW-Stout engineering Prof. Yuan Xing and applied social science Program Director Tina Lee. 

MADISON , Wis.– The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced today that Erin Libecki is the new leader of the Commercial Lending team.  As Director of Commercial Lending, Libecki and her team will focus on deploying capital and resources to finance multifamily affordable housing and business development projects throughout Wisconsin. The commercial lending...

Travelers will experience the latest art installation in partnership with MIAD MILWAUKEE (July 22, 2025) – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD) have joined forces once again to introduce an exciting new art installation as part of a long-term partnership at the Airport. MIAD's...

Madison, WI  (July 22, 2025)  – Congress has slashed funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, or CPB. The independent agency distributes funding to help support a variety of noncommercial radio and TV stations, including NPR, PBS, and many Tribal and independent community broadcasters across the country. Created in 1967, the CPB provides vital support...