WisBusiness

WEST ALLIS (March 21) – Neal Steffek, the owner of the Drunk Uncle bar in West Allis, is no stranger to shaking up the bar scene in Milwaukee. Whether it’s offering 50-cent tap beers during the Wisconsin State Fair or a $1 IPA tap special every Saturday, Steffek always aims to go big.  He...

MADISON, WIS. (March 21, 2022)—Madison Ballet announced today that Ja’ Malik, a nationally known  dancer and choreographer based in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood, will join the organization full time as artistic director in July.  He is currently in Madison choreographing part of "Turning Pointe," Madison Ballet’s coming  performance at the Overture Center March...

MADISON, Wis. – Tuesday, March 22, we will be celebrating one of my favorite holidays: National Ag Day. Each year, National Ag Day provides us with the opportunity to recognize and celebrate Wisconsin agriculture and the ways that it connects us to one another.From milk and cheese to ginseng and maple syrup, Wisconsin remains a strong agricultural...

-- As government officials investigate a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Wisconsin, a UW-Madison professor is creating a vaccine to protect birds from the virus.  Adel Talaat, a professor of microbiology in the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, is using genetic sequencing data from a number of different avian influenza strains to...

-- Gov. Tony Evers says continued funding for local public health efforts is needed to ensure Wisconsin is prepared for the next pandemic. "You'll see this in the next budget ... we will find ways to enhance public health, especially at the county level, because that's where the hard work actually happens," Evers said...

The Members of WHEFA are pleased to announce Larry D. Wiemer II as WHEFA’s new Executive Director. Larry comes to WHEFA with over 30 years of experience working in various operating and financial leadership roles with nonprofit institutions within the State of Wisconsin. Throughout his career Larry has been involved in over 15 public and private bond...

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) unveiled its new digital home on Friday at www.wmc.org. The newly redesigned website will better showcase the organization’s public policy and advocacy efforts on behalf of its broad and diverse membership, in addition to its numerous other member programs and benefits.“Our new online home will help us to better serve our members and...

: Dave Riley, Chairman of Riley Construction Company, is proud to announce several transitions within the firm’s leadership. The moves are a proactive part of Riley’s commitment to creating and developing long-term partnerships with both customers and employees. “Anyone involved in a family business understands that management needs to stay flexible, and the culture...

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Amy L. Vandamme to its Business Litigation Practice Group as Senior Counsel in the firm’s recently opened Milwaukee office. Vandamme joins Dykema with more than two decades of experience and after most recently serving as Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Fiserv, Inc., a Fortune...

Green Bay, WI—March 18, 2022 — What’s Your Function? is a juried exhibition hosted at the Neville Public Museum featuring the artwork of NWTC Artisan and Business Center students, artists, staff, and faculty. Artists were asked to explore the theme of “functional” artwork – from a table to a teapot or a tool – or by...

GREEN BAY, WI – On Broadway, Inc. is excited to announce the new presenting sponsor of the Farmers' Market on Broadway as Breakthrough.The 19th annual Farmers' Market on Broadway presented by Breakthrough runs May 25 through September 28 for the 2022 season. Hours run from 3-8 p.m. every Wednesday. Hours reduce to 3-7 p.m. after Labor Day. The...