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Contact: Anna Story, Mueller Communications (414) 390-5500, astory@muellercommunications.com JPMorgan Chase grant to fund new position for two years MILWAUKEE — Today, Near West Side Partners announced Dia Henderson as the organization’s first Housing Resource Coordinator. In the position, Henderson will work to build and amplify...

MADISON, Wis. –  Recent mass shootings in Buffalo, N.Y., and Uvalde, Texas, have reignited public concerns about such tragedies and raised questions how to prevent or mitigate them in the future. Is early-warning technology part of the answer? Hear from experts Tuesday, June 21, at the Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison. Panelists will...

The Focus on Energy program has helped reduce emissions equal to 15 million fewer cars in the state over the past decade, a recent report shows.  The program helps residents and businesses in the state to install energy efficiency and renewable energy projects by providing information, resources and certain financial incentives. Projects can include...

-- The Focus on Energy program has helped reduce emissions equal to 15 million fewer cars in the state over the past decade, a recent report shows.  The program helps residents and businesses in the state to install energy efficiency and renewable energy projects by providing information, resources and certain financial incentives. Projects can...

Emily Scott and William Moertl, an 8th grade duo at Whitman Middle School in Wauwatosa, are the first-place winners in Wisconsin YES!, a statewide youth business plan contest for students in middle and high school.     Scott and Moertl’s company, Signfluent, will produce a software app that can be used to learn and translate Sign Language....

Doyenne Group’s Spring 2022 Triple Threat Venture Training cohort will be highlighted atour virtual Showcase event taking place on Tuesday, June 7, 4:30-6:30 PM CDT.Sponsored by WEDC, MG&E Foundation, Associated Bank and the American FamilyInstitute for Corporate and Social Impact, this event allows attendees to listen to 5-minute pitches from each venture followed by 8-10 minutes of...

(MAY. 31, 22– MINNEAPOLIS) – Fredrikson & Byron announces the expansion of its Energy practice with the addition of five attorneys in Madison, Wisconsin. Joining the firm, effective May 31, 2022, are Energy and Real Estate attorneys Justin Chasco, Mary Beth Peranteau, Jessica Shrestha, James Woywod and Sarah Arbaje. The team will practice from a new firm office in Madison, Wisconsin.

MILWAUKEE – Benson’s Restaurant Group today announced the name and concept for its brand-new riverfront restaurant, located within the evolving Harbor District R1VER campus. The Bridgewater Modern Grill will make its debut in early fall 2022, with wood-fire and intentionally sourced ingredients throughout its menu offerings. The Bridgewater kitchen will feature a custom, oak-fed Jade grill, creating nuanced...

NEW NORTH, May 31, 2022 – Leaders from a pair of internationally known New North companies, the Green Bay Packers and Oshkosh Corporation, have joined the board of directors of New North Inc., the regional economic development corporation for the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin. Aaron Popkey of the Packers and John Verich of Oshkosh Corp. are new...

CHICAGO – (May 31, 2022) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to award a $226,000 grant to the state of Wisconsin and a $50,000 grant to the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians to develop and implement beach monitoring and notification programs. Since 2002 EPA’s partners across the nation have used nearly $206...

Oconomowoc, Wis. – Bank Five Nine recently donated $2,500 to Saving Others for Archie (SOFA) Inc. for their 8 th Annual Jump for Archie. The Annual Jump for Archie day of community action will take place in a new location this year. Members of the public are invited to Fowler Lake Park (438 N. Oakwood Ave., Oconomowoc)...

Madison, WI – Many contemplate how they can help the citizens of Ukraine, butit’s hard to know where to begin. Needing very little other than a list of vettedorganizations, Dane Buy Local business members came together to raise anddonate almost $45,000. Businesses raised funds in various ways, including donating a percentage of sales,providing matched...