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USMCA panel finds unfair treatment of farmers, processors  GREEN BAY, Wis. — Today, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy co-ops in the country, applauded the work of U.S. trade officials in making the case that Canada is unfairly limiting export opportunities for America’s dairy farmers and processors.A dispute settlement panel created...

WISCONSIN -- Today the Working Families Party announced its first round of endorsements for the 2022 spring election cycle. The grassroots political group’s endorsements highlight a slate of progressive challengers fighting for bold changes in their communities: Kierstin Hueslemann for Dane County Supervisor, District 27, April Kiyega for Dane County Supervisor, District 15 and Eric Rorholm for...

MADISON – The Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives – the state’s professional association of full and part-time executives and staff members of local chambers of commerce – announced Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, as the new Chairman of the Board of Advisors. WCCE is a program of Wisconsin Manufacturers &...

GREEN BAY | MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – Today DeWitt LLP law firm announced the promotions of Laura Davis, Matthew Hills, and Jordan Rohlfing to Partner.  Davis practices from DeWitt’s Madison office and is an experienced litigator in DeWitt’s Litigation, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment Relations, and Background Screening practice groups.  Her practice focuses on enforcing...

Fitchburg, WI – Oak Bank, Fitchburg’s community bank since 2000, is pleased to welcome Michael Lockhart to the team as the Residential and Consumer Loan Assistant. In his new position, Lockhart will play an essential role in assisting clients in purchasing their dream home by processing residential mortgages. He will also assist clients who apply for a consumer loan...

WEDC investment to help fund renovation in distressed area MILTON, WI. JAN. 4, 2022 – A century-old historic building in downtown Milton will be brought back to life as a classic car showroom and parts dealership with the help of an $88,800 state grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). The...

Herrling Clark Law Firm supporting small business owners with We’re With You Wednesday drawing APPLETON, WI – In an effort to showcase and support small businesses in the Fox Valley throughout 2022, Herrling Clark Law Firm will stage a monthly giveaway of $1,000 in gift cards from local businesses the first Wednesday of each...

Milwaukee, Wis. (January 4, 2022) – Badger Mutual Insurance has promoted Andy Thiede to vice president of information technology (IT). Thiede previously served as director of IT for Badger Mutual. Thiede is graduate of UW-Milwaukee’s engineering program. He has worked in information technology for Badger Mutual since 2007, first as a...

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) is now accepting applications for the 2022 Nonprofit Access Grant Program. The program provides grant funding to facilitate affordable access to telecommunications. The Commission can award up to $500,000 in grants and applications are due at 4:00 p.m. on March 1, 2022.  “Access...

Business Sector Leaders Offer Outlook on 2022 Economy  MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) has compiled eight sector-specific reports from industry experts on what 2022 will hold for Wisconsin. The reports are available at www.wisbank.com/2022forecast and include insights from: Rose Oswald Poels, Wisconsin Bankers Association, Robb Kahl, Construction Business Group, Kevin Krentz, Wisconsin Farm...