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MADISON – Department of Workforce Development Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek today announced the availability of Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) funding of $3.1 million in for employer-led, customized worker training grants and urged employers to collaborate with local partners in proposing skill-building solutions. The deadline to submit applications is 3 p.m. on April 15. Find more information...

MADISON, March 9, 2022 - Legislation that would require all businesses be treated equally during an emergency declaration has been approved by the Legislature and sent to Governor Tony Evers for signature.  Bill G. Smith, State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Wisconsin, the state’s leading small business organization, said the...

Menomonie, Wis. — A new tour is available at University of Wisconsin-Stout, and it’s open to everyone, everywhere, anytime. The YouVisit virtual tour, a 360-degree interactive experience, recently launched. It can be found on the Campus Tours webpage and works with a computer, cell phone and other web viewing electronic devices.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting nominations through March 31, 2022 for eight seats on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) board of directors. The eight districts up for election are: District 3 – Lincoln, Oneida, Price, and Taylor countiesDistrict 6 –...

Milwaukee, Wisc. March 8, 2022 -- The Wisconsin State Senate has passed a series of bills to empower parents and expand parental school choice program access.  The bills will now go to the desk of Governor Tony Evers, who is expected to veto the legislation. These bills, part of the larger Empowering...

JANESVILLE, Wis., Mar. 9, 2022 – SHINE Technologies, LLC (SHINE), a next-generation nuclear technology company, and ImaginAb Inc. (ImaginAb), a market-leading global biotechnology company focused on developing next generation immuno-oncology imaging agents and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals (RPT), today announced the signing of a clinical supply agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, SHINE will provide ImaginAb with highly pure,...

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Shopko Optical, a leader in providing trusted eye care services to communities for over 40 years, is pleased to welcome Tod Wiederholt to its leadership team as vice president of information technology. In this position, Wiederholt will be responsible for all aspects of information technology for Shopko Optical.  “We are excited to have Tod join our...

MADISON, March 9, 2022 - Legislation that would require all businesses be treated equally during an emergency declaration has been approved by the Legislature and sent to Governor Tony Evers for signature. Bill G. Smith, State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Wisconsin, the state’s leading small business organization, said the legislation, Assembly...

Farmers and industry stakeholders are invited to join the conversation around the future of dairy in Wisconsin. Local chapters of the Farmers Union and Farm Bureau are collaborating on a series of Dairy Together events happening around Wisconsin in late March. The events aim to educate and rally farmers around potential dairy policy reforms such as the...

MADISON, WI – March 9, 2022 –  First Business Bank is pleased to welcome Laura Garcia as Chief Risk Officer. Laura Garcia has 25 years of extensive experience in credit and compliance, most recently working with BMO. She also has valuable experience working in sales, developing training programs, serving as a mentor, and in community engagement. Laura has...

-- WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes says the state should do more to elevate female entrepreneurs and women-owned startups.  Speaking yesterday during a webinar for International Women’s Day, Hughes said Wisconsin is “keeping pace” with national trends for investment in women-owned businesses, but “we need to do more.”  She said...

WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes says the state should do more to elevate female entrepreneurs and women-owned startups.  Speaking yesterday during a webinar for International Women’s Day, Hughes said Wisconsin is “keeping pace” with national trends for investment in women-owned businesses, but “we need to do more.”  She said women-founded...

MADISON, WI - Attorneys Nils Wyosnick and David Bolles recently joined the criminal defense and litigation teams at Murphy Desmond S.C. Wyosnick represents clients in felony and misdemeanor offenses, OWI/DUIs, numerous traffic offenses, and a wide range of criminal offenses. He began his career in Illinois as a prosecutor in Cook County before going into private practice. Wyosnick...

MADISON, WI (March 8, 2022) - Last week, Commerce State Bank’s board of directors announced its plan to sell substantially all its assets and liabilities to Summit Credit Union.  Commerce State Bank’s CEO reiterated the reasons for doing so:  “When we opened Commerce State Bank nearly 17 years ago, we focused all efforts on serving our four core constituencies: clients,...

MADISON – Following the passing of former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President & CEO Kurt R. Bauer released the below statement:  “Our hearts go out to the Farrow family today. Margaret was a trailblazer in Wisconsin and an unwavering friend to the state’s business community. While she will truly be...