WisBusiness

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Dave Beeler, president and one of the owners of Beeler Construction.  The podcast highlights the history of the third-generation commercial general contractor, which focuses largely on projects in southeastern Wisconsin. Beeler discusses the company’s approach to working on projects within active facilities. 

Fox Cities, Wis. (October 30, 2025) – The Fox Cities Chamber has announced an update to the speaker lineup for its AI Business Summit, taking place Wednesday, November 5 at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel.  Jim Dobinski, Founder and Managing Director of StellarBlue.ai, and Lauren Welter, AI and Marketing Director at the company, will...

MADISON, Wis.—Two Universities of Wisconsin students and four educators are being recognized today by the Universities of Wisconsin and Alliant Energy Foundation for their outstanding achievements. The Alliant Energy Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards recognize the outstanding academic and community-service efforts of students from traditionally underrepresented minority groups who are pursuing a degree in business or...

Once-in-a-generation $15B investment positions Wisconsin to be a global hub for sustainable AI digital infrastructure – built with union workers DENVER (Oct. 30, 2025) – Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, and the Wisconsin Building Trades Council, a unifying voice for 40,000 union workers, today announced a joint pledge to partner...

As Window Shopping Opens in Wisconsin, Families See Eye-Popping Premium Hikes WISCONSIN – This week, the more than 313,000 hard-working Wisconsinites who buy health insurance on their own are experiencing the Republican health care betrayal firsthand as they preview their health insurance premiums for 2026 through the Healthcare.gov online window shopping portal. They, along with over 20 million...

Milwaukee, WI — October 31st 2025 A decade-long series of administrative maneuvers has culminated in the Plan for Disposition of the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Surplus Personal Property and Milwaukee County Fixtures (File No. 25-586), released in late 2025.The plan marks the final step in a quiet transfer of public heritage into private control—a process that began when the...

Head to Wisconsin’s largest living history attraction to celebrate the season in historic style EAGLE, Wis. – After a 10-year hiatus, Breakfast with Santa returns to Old World Wisconsin’s Home for the Holidays on Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14. This popular holiday event, from 8 to 10 a.m., takes place in the site’s beautifully rustic, octagonal...

Fox Cities, Wis. (October 30, 2025) – Don’t miss the opportunity to start 2026 with clarity, confidence, and a strategic edge in today’s ever-changing economy. Early bird tickets are now available for the Fox Cities Chamber’s 2026 Economic Outlook Breakfast, taking place Wednesday, February 18 at the Hilton Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton. After several years as...

Minocqua, WI – With federal SNAP benefits ending November 1, the Minocqua Brewing Company is organizing an emergency food drive this Sunday, November 2, from 1–4 p.m. at its flagship taproom, 329 Front Street, Minocqua. The event, led by Attorney Fred Melms and taproom manager Dawn Winquist, aims to help families in the Oneida...

Jenna Miller is promoted to Regional Market Director. She started her Acuity career in June 2015 as a Commercial Lines Underwriter, was promoted to Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter in 2022, and to Commercial Lines Staff Consultant in 2023. Jenna earned a bachelor's degree in education from St. Norbert College and holds the Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU)...

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Hospital Association Information Center (WHAIC) released today its annual Guide to Wisconsin Hospitals for FY2024. Wisconsin hospitals and health systems showed slight financial improvement after facing significant challenges in recent years. The 2024 report shows operating margins improving slightly across both hospitals and health systems compared to 2023. Key Findings:

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 Business Awards, recognizing excellence among businesses and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in strengthening and advancing Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ and allied business community. “These awards celebrate the businesses and individuals driving innovation, leadership, and growth within our...