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MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced a new incentive for UW students with nursing skills and other health backgrounds to work on the front lines of Wisconsin’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. “The new variant threatens to overwhelm our health care system,” President Thompson said. “Our students have stepped up...

The Wisconsin Policy Forum's Metro Milwaukee Innovation DataTool shows the state's largest city is lagging comparable metro areas in venture capital investment and global exports. But the dashboard also highlights Milwaukee's relative strengths in new STEM college graduates and "knowledge workers," or those working in occupations that typically require a bachelor's degree.

-- The Wisconsin Policy Forum’s Metro Milwaukee Innovation DataTool shows the state’s largest city is lagging comparable metro areas in venture capital investment and global exports.  But the dashboard also highlights Milwaukee’s relative strengths in new STEM college graduates and “knowledge workers,” or those working in occupations that typically require a bachelor’s degree. 

MADISON – WMC Foundation – an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – launched its new digital home on Tuesday to better highlight Foundation programs and provide a more user-friendly experience for visitors. The new site, www.wmcfoundation.org, will feature WMC Foundation’s programs including Wisconsin Business World, the Future Wisconsin Project and the Wisconsin Leads Executive Fellowship. “Our...

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that his office has obtained a civil judgment against Recycling Compliance Specialists, LLC, dba Midwest Lamp Recycling (Midwest Lamp), requiring it to pay a $90,000 monetary penalty for alleged violations of the State’s hazardous waste laws at a Dane County facility where it previously conducted lamp crushing operations....

Madison, WI-- Main Street Alliance and Live Event Venues across Wisconsin are celebrating the announcement this AM by the office of Gov. Tony Evers of 204 event venues across Wisconsin receiving $27 million in grant support. The COVID-19 pandemic has badly hurt many industries across our state but none more than businesses who's entire business model depended on in-person gatherings.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin – The Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation announces the addition of Kathy Griese to the position of Director of Economic Development. In this role, Kathy will oversee Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) and Access Capital for Greater Oshkosh along with entrepreneurial support and project facilitation. Kathy’s position will encompass business outreach throughout the Greater Oshkosh...