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MADISON, Wis. – Jan. 21, 2022 – For the second year in a row, Alliant Energy has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies. Presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, the list, now in its third annual year, spans 14 industries and recognizes the top 499 most responsible companies in...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Posting on social media is a great way to alert a wide range of people about a lost pet. Unfortunately, that same publicity can put you at risk for scams. Con artists comb social posts to find targets who have lost their beloved pets.     How the scam works You recently lost...

PARK FALLS, WI. JAN. 20, 2022 – A $250,000 state grant to help the city of Park Falls create a park and gateway to its downtown has spurred redevelopment leading to a new bank building, an expanded community clinic and new investments downtown, city leaders say. “The state’s investment is meant to serve as a...

-- The Evers administration predicts revenues for the 2021-22 fiscal year will come in higher than expected with collections from income, corporate and sales taxes all running ahead of projections so far. Department of Revenue economist Emily Camfield noted income tax collections will be impacted significantly in the coming months as the tax cuts...

The Evers administration today predicted revenues for the 2021-22 fiscal year will come in higher than expected with collections from income, corporate and sales taxes all running ahead of projections so far. Department of Revenue economist Emily Camfield noted income tax collections will be impacted significantly in the coming months as the tax cuts...

DWD chief economist Dennis Winters said the state is seeing a record low number of people unemployed. The unemployment rate in December dipped to 2.8 percent, down from 3 percent the month before. That tied the all-time low for Wisconsin. Meanwhile, the number of people employed in December was just north...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Casey Creech, co-founder and chief revenue officer for Everlight Solar.  He highlights the company’s growth in Wisconsin since coming to the state in 2018, and provides an overview of the company’s business model. The company aims to “democratize home solar,” to make renewable energy generation...

MADISON, Wis. — Changing the world can be as simple as having an optimistic, inspirational attitude. National best-selling author and motivational speaker John O’Leary impressed that message upon an audience at the Dairy Strong conference on Wednesday night.  O’Leary, who survived a horrific accident in childhood, walked the attendees through his journey, challenging them...

MILWAUKEE — HGA is pleased to welcome Terri Howard as Associate Vice President and inaugural Director of Equity. In this newly created executive role, Howard will serve as a thought leader to drive equity initiatives, develop hands-on programming, organize firmwide resources, and build external partnerships that position HGA as an industry model in workplace...

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Kristina Ropella, Opus Dean of the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University, has joined the Board of Directors for the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee. HPGM was formed in 2001 with the vision of showcasing Hispanic talent in the Milwaukee area and providing professionals with the support they need to reach...

Julie Redders has been named Vice President of Marketing at M3 Insurance, effective January 10, 2022. In this role, she is responsible for developing, directing, and overseeing M3’s marketing, brand, and public relations strategies. Redders joined M3 in 2011 as a marketing & communications manager and advanced to director of marketing in 2014. Throughout...