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MILWAUKEE (May 3, 2022) – Next week, the American Lung Association in Wisconsin is turning the state turquoise to raise awareness of lung cancer and educate more people about lifesaving screening. The Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative’s annual Turquoise Takeover celebration (May 8-14) unites America to raise critical awareness of lung cancer, the nation’s leading cancer killer. Each...

MADISON, WI – May 3, 2022  –  First Business Bank is pleased to welcome Amanda Berg to First Business Bank’s Greater Dane County Advisory Board. “Amanda is a great addition to our Advisory Board,” said Jim Hartlieb, President of First Business Bank. “She’s an experienced leader who brings positivity and deep connections within Dane County. We’re very...

MILWAUKEE, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual today announced the appointment of Jeff Sippel to executive vice president and chief information officer. In his role, Sippel will head the technology organization responsible for advancing the company's technology architecture, infrastructure and cloud services, reliability, service support, and information risk/cybersecurity. He also serves on the company's senior executive leadership team.

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has created a new resource for Wisconsin teens entering the workforce – the Welcome to the Workforce video library. The Welcome to the Workforce videos feature teens discussing topics ranging from youth apprenticeship and working with a disability to workplace safety and what to do if...

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., May 3, 2022 – Chris Hartwig, a profound businessman, and long-standing Road America Board Member, passed away on April 28. "Everyone is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Chris Hartwig. He was a member of a lengthy kinship amongst racers and a valued member of our board," said Road America President and...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (May 2, 2022) – Fox Cities professionals are invited to apply for the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce’s 2022-2023 Leadership Fox Cities class. Since 1991, this Chamber program has shaped the community’s leaders with immersive educational experiences that inspire engagement. Countless alumni credit their Leadership Fox Cities experience with networking, career, and...

MADISON — Jorge Osorio, an expert in epidemiology, virology and vaccines, has been named the next director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Global Health Institute. Osorio, professor of pathobiological sciences in the School of Veterinary Medicine, has decades of international experience studying emerging diseases — especially viruses and other pathogens making leaps from animal...

(Appleton, Wis.) – One year of construction has concluded and the doors of the newest Tom’s Drive-In and Holidays Pub & Grill in Appleton are now open. “We are thrilled to have arrived at this point where we can welcome diners and serve up the great food that they’ve come to expect,” said Scot...

The latest MMAC business outlook survey finds company leaders “more tempered in their optimism” due to inflation and persistent labor shortages.  Bret Mayborne, economic research director for the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, said business leaders in the region expect local economic growth to continue through the second quarter and rest of the year. 

-- The latest MMAC business outlook survey finds company leaders “more tempered in their optimism” due to inflation and persistent labor shortages.  Bret Mayborne, economic research director for the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, said business leaders in the region expect local economic growth to continue through the second quarter and rest of the...

Contact:  Karen Hickey, 414-573-7579, khickey@wisaflcio.org At noon on May 2, 2022 over 1,000 members of the United Auto Workers went on strike at CNHi in Racine, Wisconsin and Burlington, Iowa. Over 600 members of UAW Local 180 work at CNHi in Racine. Around 400 UAW Local 807 workers work at CNHi in Burlington, Iowa. CNHi...