New North: Applications close March 1 for free skills training in project management
Program of New North, Microsoft, gener8tor is tailored to under/unemployed individuals
NEW NORTH, February 21, 2022 – New North Inc., the regional economic development corporation serving the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, along with partners Microsoft and gener8tor Skills Accelerator, is offering a free skills training program for under/unemployed individuals. Open to residents of Northeast...
Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health: Celebrates the introduction of the Wisconsin Family & Medical Leave Insurance Act
Contact: Sara Finger, (608) 251-0139 x1
Proposal Would Help Working Families Achieve Economic Security and Work-Family Balance
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health (WAWH) was proud to join State Representative Sondy Pope, State Senator Janis Ringhand and the Main Street Alliance of Wisconsin for the introduction of legislation that would...
NFIB calling for passage of bill to limit governor’s emergency powers
A group representing small businesses in the state is calling for full passage of a bill limiting the governor's emergency powers after polling found broad support among its members.
AB 912, which the GOP Assembly passed last week along party lines, would prohibit the governor from declaring businesses as "essential" or "nonessential" in emergencies,...
Midwestern BioAg: Partners with Growers Edge and The Nature Conservancy to help growers implement warranty-backed sustainability crop plan
BLUE MOUNDS, WIS. AND JOHNSTON, IA - Growers Edge, a provider of data-driven financial technology (fintech) solutions for the agricultural industry, announced today a new partnership with Midwestern BioAg® and The Nature Conservancy to introduce a sustainability-focused, warranty-backed, agronomic offer.
“Bringing innovative, sustainability-focused agronomic solutions to growers is key in achieving optimum soil productivity and protecting natural resources for success...
U.S. Bank: Donates $127,000 to Urban League to celebrate successful homeownership program
February 21, 2022, Madison: Local and national leaders from U.S. Bank and U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation will visit the Urban League of Greater Madison tomorrow to present a donation of $127,000 to support the Urban League’s homeownership and financial empowerment programs.
The contribution is being made to celebrate the successful closeout of a...
UW-Stout: Food science as a cultural gateway: program welcomes 17 international students
Menomonie, Wis. – Despite the cold weather, 17 food science majors from China were warmly welcomed to the Midwest this spring term to join their peers on campus in University of Wisconsin-Stout’s food science and technology program.
The students will earn dual degrees from UW-Stout and their home institutions as part of the Sino-American...
Multicultural Coalition, Inc: Hosts vaccination event at Algoma Boulevard United Methodist Church in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, Wis. (Feb. 21, 2022) – On Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m., the Multicultural Coalition, Inc. will hold a free COVID-19 vaccination event at Algoma Boulevard United Methodist Church, located at 1174 Algoma Blvd. in Oshkosh (map). The community-led event features interpreters for those who speak Hmong or Spanish, snacks, free books for kids and diapers...
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Wisconsin Saves Week: Build personal savings to reach financial goals
MADISON, Wis. – A coalition of Wisconsin organizations is encouraging Wisconsinites to participate in Wisconsin Saves Week and take steps toward securing their financial futures. Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski officially proclaimed February 21 – 25, 2022, as Wisconsin Saves Week in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA), the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC), and America...
Fairchild Equipment: Announces new location in Stevens Point
Stevens Point, Wisconsin, February 21, 2022 – Van Clarkson, President of Fairchild Equipment, announces new location in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, opening today. “We are extremely excited to move into this much larger state-of-the-art facility in Stevens Point,” Clarkson said. “We had long ago outgrown our existing branch and in the process of designing a new one, this...
On Broadway: State of the Broadway District 2022
GREEN BAY, WI – On Broadway's annual State of the Broadway District, presented by American National Bank, will take place on Tuesday, February 22 from 7:30-9 a.m. at Gather, 139 N Broadway. Updates on the Public Market, Shipyard, Rail Yard, Broadway District vision, volunteer recognition and other new developments will be presented.Speakers include Gail McNutt, board president,...
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Accepting applications for export expansion grants through March 18
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for new export expansion grants through March 18, 2022. These grants are funded through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports, which was proposed by Gov. Tony Evers in his 2021-23 biennial budget. The funds were recently released by the Joint Finance...
