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MADISON, Wis. – Jeff Naig, managing partner of BKD’s Des Moines, Iowa and Madison, Wisconsin offices, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Grosh to managing director. Grosh delivers unmatched client experiences, embraces change and shows dedication to the firm’s values and the accounting industry. Grosh’s promotion coincides with BKD’s merger of equals with DHG to...

MADISON – In a study published in Nature on May 16, a research team led by University of Wisconsin–Madison virologist Yoshihiro Kawaoka and colleagues in Japan show that the BA.2 subvariant of omicron is similar to BA.1 in both the severity of illness it causes and in its ability to cause infection. Omicron is...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (May 20, 2022) – Plans have been finalized for the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce popular Fox Cities night market, Bazaar After Dark,â in New London, Wis., on Friday, June 3, 2022. The market will be located along N. Water Street from 5 – 10 PM. Bazaar After Darkâ is an inclusive, family-friendly street market...

Racine County, WI – The newest Racine County grant, the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) was launched in late 2021. Nearly $72,000 has been approved for businesses throughout Racine County that were negatively affected by the pandemic. Fortunately, there is still $330,000 available. Approved recipients range in location, industry, and use of funds -...

MADISON, WIS. – Entries are being accepted for the World Forage Analysis Superbowl, which is open to all forage producers across North America. The 2022 contest, held in conjunction with World Dairy Expo, is set to award over $26,000 in cash prizes, made possible by generous award sponsors. The deadline to submit corn silage...

-- Eighteen counties in Wisconsin have moved to the “high” category in a CDC measure, reflecting rising case numbers and hospital burden from COVID-19.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, residents of those counties with high community levels are recommended to wear masks in public, indoor locations. That includes the six-county...

“The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is pleased to see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that children ages 5-11 years-old should receive a booster dose five months after their initial Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine series. This follows the authorization of a booster dose for this age group by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Finding the resources you need, taking the right legal steps and simply being aware of leading tech-related sectors will be part of the “Launch” panel discussion track at the June 2 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference. The 20th annual conference, to be held at the Italian Community Center on June 1-2, returns in-person to the...

Madison, WI – After being selected as Wisconsin’s Outstanding CSR of the Year, Nick Oleniczak, CISR of M3 Insurance has been named the 2022 PIA National CSR of the Year. The PIA National CSR of the Year award is given annually by the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents to an outstanding customer service...

WAUWATOSA – After more than 27 years in leadership positions at the Milwaukee Regional Innovation Center and its predecessor organization, the Milwaukee County Research Park Corporation, Guy Mascari, current Executive Director, will retire at the end of 2022. Since joining the organization in 1995, Mascari has helped grow the Milwaukee County Research Park into...

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Kacmarcik Enterprises and Bear Development have agreed to purchase an 11-acre parcel from Marquette University that the companies plan to develop into a vibrant sports and entertainment district. The parcel, which will be master developed by Kenosha-based Bear Development, is bordered by North Sixth Street to the east, Michigan Street to the north, and the 794/I-43 interchange...

MILWAUKEE - Seven Wisconsin companies were declared winners of the prestigious Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards for outstanding achievements in manufacturing. The winners were announced Thursday, May 19 at a black-tie banquet honoring the 26 finalists. The annual Manufacturer of the Year Awards program recognizes Wisconsin companies that are dedicated to quality careers,...

FOX CITIES, Wis. – (May 19, 2022) – Appvion has been certified as a 2022 gold-level Employee Friendly Workplace by the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce. Gold-certified employers are community leaders in promoting work/life balance and integration through making significant investments in employee-friendly policies and practices. “Appvion promotes a culture of collaboration and teamwork essential...