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FOX CITIES, Wis. (Aug. 29, 2022) – In an unprecedented move, the Fox Cities Chamber became the first Chamber in Wisconsin to roll out a free membership level for small businesses called Connect Free.    The announcement was made at a launch event held Monday, August 29, at the Chamber offices in downtown Appleton.

Milwaukee, Wis. – August 30, 2022 – The Independent Business Association of Wisconsin(IBAW) will again host its annual Wisconsin Manufacturing Summit on Friday, September 16, 2022, 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Event will be held at the Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. Steve Kohlmann, Executive Director of IBAW, said, “Join us...

MILWAUKEE – Benson’s Restaurant Group’s The Bridgewater Modern Grill is gearing up for its October grand opening with the naming of Rik Acken as general manager and Steve Gustafson as executive chef of the restaurant along the Kinnickinnic River at 2011 South 1st Street in the Harbor District. The restaurant, seating 165 guests in the interior dining room and 80 guests...

MADISON, Wis. (August 25, 2022) — North Central Group, a leader in the ownership, development and operation of premier hospitality properties, has announced that they will debut a new company name and logo that solidifies their expertise in all aspects of the hospitality industry: real estate, development, asset management, hotels and more. Renamed to “NCG...

MADISON, WIS. – For the third consecutive year, the World Dairy Expo® Tech Spotlight provides an opportunity for companies to highlight new ideas and innovations entering the global dairy industry. The event will be available both online and in person in Madison, where technology startups and scale-ups will formally present their products and services to dairy producers around...

SHEBOYGAN, WI, August 29, 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 Flex Industrial, a 30,000-square foot industrial property located in Sheboygan, WI, according to Todd E. Lindblom, regional manager of the firm’s Milwaukee office. The asset sold for $2,975,000.

GREEN LAKE, WISCONSIN – Moving into its 34 th year of fun, the Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring you another year of jam-packed activities and events for all ages to enjoy. In honor of Green Lake's 175th Anniversary, we are bringing back the original festival name, “Golden Days!” This year’s Golden Days...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Social media has long been a favorite haunt of scammers. In this new phishing scam, con artists are going after businesses and individuals with verified accounts – a measure that was supposed to help prevent scams!  How this scam works You receive a direct message or email that appears to come directly from Twitter, Instagram, or...

MADISON, Wis. (August 29, 2022) – Wisconsin’s Edvest 529 College Savings Plan is excited to announce that it has paid out $2 billion in qualified withdrawals. This milestone means that nearly 77,000 families across Wisconsin have invested and used $2 billion through Edvest to cover higher education costs, such as tuition, books, housing, fees, and more.1 It also reinforces...

-- An expert with the Student Borrower Protection Center estimates the Biden administration’s student loan relief plan will eliminate $4.14 billion in federal student loan debt in Wisconsin.  Ben Kaufman is the director of research and investigations at the nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. In an email, he said the plan will provide...

An expert with the Student Borrower Protection Center estimates the Biden administration’s student loan relief plan will eliminate $4.14 billion in federal student loan debt in Wisconsin.  Ben Kaufman is the director of research and investigations at the nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. In an email, he said the plan will provide “at...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Technology has become a permanent fixture of the education experience. After the crash course in educational technology that was the 2020 school year, teachers and students are increasingly confident in using technology for learning. Though its role in the classroom will continue to evolve, a precedent has been set – technology is now a critical component...

MADISON — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin Apprenticeship is experiencing its highest level of enrollment in its 35-year history. This fall, there will be 540 new enrollees in the ABC of Wisconsin Apprenticeship program. ABC of Wisconsin has 1,961 active apprentices as of this month. The program has experienced dramatic increases in enrollment in each...

MADISON, WIS. – Thanks to the generous support of Compeer Financial, youth participating in the International Junior Holstein Show will receive enhanced cash premiums at World Dairy Expo® 2022. Premiums are awarded in all junior breed shows at WDE, with exhibitors in the International Junior Jersey Show also receiving enhanced cash premiums thanks to the American Jersey Cattle Association.