WisBusiness

The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) has announced the companies that achieved ‘Green Master’ status in their 2025 Green Masters Program®. La Crosse, WI– November 5th, 2025 – For more than fifteen years, Green Masters Program® recognition has been a hallmark for Wisconsin businesses leading sustainable change. In its 15+ year history, the program has helped nearly 400...

Milwaukee’s local labor market is showing signs of “beginning to cool down,” an economist with Marquette University says.   Nicholas Jolly, an associate professor of economics at the Milwaukee university, co-authored a report released yesterday detailing economic trends for the region and state.  The Economic Scorecard for Southeastern Wisconsin shows unemployment rates...

-- Milwaukee’s local labor market is showing signs of “beginning to cool down,” an economist with Marquette University says.   Nicholas Jolly, an associate professor of economics at the Milwaukee university, co-authored a report released yesterday detailing economic trends for the region and state.  The Economic Scorecard for Southeastern Wisconsin shows unemployment...

Madison, WI — As the Caribbean continues to endure the impacts of this year’s devastating hurricane season, WorldWise Microfinance is deepening its commitment to economic resilience through the launch of a new microfinance program in the Dominican Republic. In partnership with Youth Empowered for Transformation (JET), a locally led nonprofit based in Monte Plata, WorldWise will expand access...

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video highlighting a proposal from the Wisconsin Legislature to protect innocent landowners from being unfairly penalized as polluters while enabling targeted PFAS cleanup. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proposed new groundwater standards for several PFAS...

Mequon, Wis. – Concordia University Wisconsin has been awarded a $1.1 million federal grant to support “America 250: Teaching History & Civics Through Economic Lenses” (America 250), an innovative, professional development initiative designed to strengthen civics and economics education in honor of the nation’s upcoming Semiquincentennial. Through America 250, CUW will help lead the...

The Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA) is pleased to announce the 11th annual “Internship Draft Day” at Lambeau Field on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 3 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.  The event is co-sponsored by the NEW Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA) and the Northeast Wisconsin Educational Resource Alliance (NEW ERA).  Over 200 college students from throughout Wisconsin and...

Novmeber 3, 2025 Hayward, WI — The American Birkiebeiner Ski Foundation is proud to announce a three-year sponsorship agreement with Gear West as the title sponsor of the annual Seeley Hills Classic ski race. The 2026 race will be held on Saturday, January 10th. Started in 1992 as the new skate-ski technique was sweeping the cross-country ski...

MADISON, Wis. – A new UW Health initiative improves the hospital’s hospice care process to ensure patients receive the best, most coordinated care possible throughout their end-of-life journeys. The initiative provides inpatient and emergency department hospice enrollment at University Hospital, ensuring that patients nearing the end of life receive timely, compassionate support and more...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Waukesha, Wisconsin, November 4, 2025 – HRG is celebrating the influence and impact of Dave Wendland, vice president strategic relations and member of the owner group at HRG, as they reflect on his industry-wide contributions and announce his retirement. Wendland has been with HRG for 34 years, dating back to when...

Legislation being circulated by Dem lawmakers would create a $5 million annual tax credit program for early-career farmers, helping to offset the cost of acquiring land and other farming assets.  Sen. Mark Spreitzer of Beloit and Rep. Jenna Jacobson of Oregon recently sent a co-sponsorship memo to other lawmakers on the Farming Forward Program....

-- Legislation being circulated by Dem lawmakers would create a $5 million annual tax credit program for early-career farmers, helping to offset the cost of acquiring land and other farming assets.  Sen. Mark Spreitzer of Beloit and Rep. Jenna Jacobson of Oregon recently sent a co-sponsorship memo to other lawmakers on the Farming Forward...