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Exclusively for WisBusiness Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wisbusiness.com/category/subscriber-products/ Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisBusiness.com ... THU AM News: Experts say Indo-Pacific framework could boost state economy despite China tensions -- Trade experts in a WisBusiness.com virtual trade luncheon said the Biden administration's Indo-Pacific trade framework could lead to economic growth for Wisconsin despite continuing tensions with China. President...

NEW LONDON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced up to $9.7 million in grants through the Workforce Innovation Grant Program will be awarded to the Waupaca County Economic Development Association and Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin for programs that support access to local options for employees and employers to arrange transportation for work, as well as programs that use a trauma-informed approach to workforce education...

Wisconsin’s healthcare costs are higher than the national average and a huge driver of those increased costs are higher hospital costs. This puts Wisconsin employers at a significant disadvantage and makes it more difficult for them to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare for their employees. When the Wisconsin Legislature reconvenes in 2023, tackling this issue needs to be...

MILWAUKEE, WI -- Grubhub, a leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery marketplace with the largest and most comprehensive network of restaurant partners, and the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of the LGBT community and certifying body for LGBTQ+-owned businesses nationwide, are embarking on a multi-state series of events celebrating LGBTQ business resiliency, featuring a visit...

Milton, WI – A local small business owner was invited to participate in a business leaders event held in our nation’s capital last month.  Amanda Stefl, owner and winemaker at Timber Hill Winery in Milton, was invited to attend the Meta Boost Gather in Washington, D.C. with business leaders from around the country May 16-17, 2022.  Meta...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Watch out when selling big-ticket items on Facebook Marketplace. Scammers have a new trick up their sleeves! According to BBB Scam Tracker reports, be wary of phony buyers who “need” you to upgrade your Zelle or another digital wallet app to accept money from them. How the scam works You list...

Exclusively for WisBusiness Subscribers Access the mobile version of the News Summary: https://www.wisbusiness.com/category/subscriber-products/ Advertisement The Phelps Hamus Group I Ameriprise Financial From WisBusiness.com ... -- PSC Commissioner Ellen Nowak says brownouts and blackouts in Wisconsin are highly unlikely without a "perfect storm" of major issues with the state's power grid. Nowak in a Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce virtual...

Bayfield, Wis. (June 28, 2022) - Passengers traveling the Great Lakes aboard Viking Cruises’ Octantis explored Bayfield and the Apostle Islands on Tuesday.   The ship carrying 334 passengers and about 200 crew members parked just beyond the Bayfield Harbor breakwall. Tenders transported passengers to and from the 665-foot vessel to the Bayfield City Dock....

OSHKOSH, Wis. (June 28, 2022) – The community votes are in andFox World Travel, one of the top travel companies in the nation, has been recognized as '2022 Best Travel Agency' in six different community choice award programs throughout Wisconsin. Fox World Travel took home the title of ‘2022’s Best Travel Agency’ within the services...

BETHESDA, Md. (June 28, 2022) – Global restaurateur HMSHost and Perlick opened The Garden District  Kitchen & Bar on Concourse D in Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) during the COVID-19  pandemic. With the busy summer travel season in full swing and passenger traffic nearing 2019 levels, the  menu is being expanded to highlight the best of Wisconsin...

BROOKFIELD, Wis. – North Shore Bank today announced the promotion of Michael Murphy to vice president of consumer lending. In this new role, Murphy will be responsible for the bank’s lending production and payment protection offerings and will lead the team of mortgage loan officers. “We look forward to seeing the ways in which Mike...

SHEBOYGAN, WI — The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Green Bay aim to provide a wide variety of services, resources, and expertise to help encourage entrepreneurial opportunities in Sheboygan County, including businesses that offer unique services and experiences to the community. The Accelerate Sheboygan County Business Challenge is a...