WisBusiness

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association (DBA) and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative have hired an experienced leader in the agricultural cooperative system to serve as managing director, a new role for the advocacy organizations. Jeremy Henkels will drive the day-to-day business operations as the sister organizations enhance their focus on strategic priorities,...

MADISON, Wis - The Wisconsin NextGen9-1-1 GIS Implementation Plan is now available on the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) website. The newly released Plan was developed as part of a larger NextGen9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) project with OEC and consulting firm, Geo-Comm, Inc. and outlines the tasks necessary at the state...

As government officials investigate a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Wisconsin, a UW-Madison professor is creating a vaccine to protect birds from the virus. Adel Talaat, a professor of microbiology in the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, is using genetic sequencing data from a number of different avian influenza strains to develop...

WEST ALLIS (March 21) – Neal Steffek, the owner of the Drunk Uncle bar in West Allis, is no stranger to shaking up the bar scene in Milwaukee. Whether it’s offering 50-cent tap beers during the Wisconsin State Fair or a $1 IPA tap special every Saturday, Steffek always aims to go big.  He...

MADISON, WIS. (March 21, 2022)—Madison Ballet announced today that Ja’ Malik, a nationally known  dancer and choreographer based in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood, will join the organization full time as artistic director in July.  He is currently in Madison choreographing part of "Turning Pointe," Madison Ballet’s coming  performance at the Overture Center March...

MADISON, Wis. – Tuesday, March 22, we will be celebrating one of my favorite holidays: National Ag Day. Each year, National Ag Day provides us with the opportunity to recognize and celebrate Wisconsin agriculture and the ways that it connects us to one another.From milk and cheese to ginseng and maple syrup, Wisconsin remains a strong agricultural...

-- As government officials investigate a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Wisconsin, a UW-Madison professor is creating a vaccine to protect birds from the virus.  Adel Talaat, a professor of microbiology in the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, is using genetic sequencing data from a number of different avian influenza strains to...

-- Gov. Tony Evers says continued funding for local public health efforts is needed to ensure Wisconsin is prepared for the next pandemic. "You'll see this in the next budget ... we will find ways to enhance public health, especially at the county level, because that's where the hard work actually happens," Evers said...

The Members of WHEFA are pleased to announce Larry D. Wiemer II as WHEFA’s new Executive Director. Larry comes to WHEFA with over 30 years of experience working in various operating and financial leadership roles with nonprofit institutions within the State of Wisconsin. Throughout his career Larry has been involved in over 15 public and private bond...

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) unveiled its new digital home on Friday at www.wmc.org. The newly redesigned website will better showcase the organization’s public policy and advocacy efforts on behalf of its broad and diverse membership, in addition to its numerous other member programs and benefits.“Our new online home will help us to better serve our members and...