THU AM News: Wisconsin cheeses faring well in international contest; Biden talks infrastructure in Superior
-- Wisconsin is faring well so far in this year’s World Championship Cheese Contest, which brings in thousands of product entries and dozens of judges from around the world.
That’s according to John Umhoefer, executive director of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association. The group has been hosting the international contest since 1957 as part...
Pabst Theater Group: Wisconsin businesses, schools and organizations call on Governor Evers, Speaker Vos and Senate Majority Leader LeMahieu to invest in children and schools
Over 160 businesses and education leaders in Wisconsin have joined together and written a letter to Governor Tony Evers, Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, calling on them to invest a portion of the state’s $5.5B budget surplus in Wisconsin’s K-12 education. Businesses propose the investment specifically address inflationary pressures in maintaining programming and...
Main Street Alliance: On the State of the Union
In reaction to President Biden’s State of the Union speech last night, Co-Executive Director of Main Street Alliance Chanda Causer had this to say:
“Last night, President Biden spoke directly to the American people about the progress of the last year in the face of deep challenges, as well as his optimism for the future. The...
WEDC: Three finalists named in Wisconsin’s first Place-Makeover contest
MADISON, WI. MARCH 2, 2022– Three communities have the chance to transform underused spaces – an alleyway, a small forgotten park and a parking lot – into vibrant spaces that enhance the community in the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s (WEDC) inaugural Place-Makeover Contest.
“This is a chance for Wisconsin’s Main Street communities to take...
Chamber Choir: To celebrate ‘the joy of gathering’ in concert tour in Puerto Rico
Menomonie, Wis. – Soon, one of the oldest churches in San Juan, Puerto Rico, will be ringing with the voices of 17 University of Wisconsin-Stout singers.
In their upcoming tour, the Chamber Choir will perform with Coralia, the top choir at the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras campus. The concert will be held...
SCEDC: Velvet Sheep Farms expands with bed and breakfast
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, WI — The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Green Bay aim to provide a wide range of services, resources, and expertise to encourage entrepreneurial opportunities in Sheboygan County, including hospitality businesses that make Sheboygan County a unique destination for visitors and residents alike.
With the...
Smart Motors: “Headhunting” used vehicles: How one Madison business is being proactive in tight vehicle market
MADISON, WI – If you’ve ever posted your resume online, you know that rush and sense of excitement when you receive an unsolicited response to it. A recruiter has somehow found you, and you might be a perfect match for a position within the representative’s company or organization. In modern slang, you’ve been headhunted, and it makes...
Red Caboose: Child care leader Red Caboose gets $50K from anonymous donor while celebrating 50 years of service, still in need of funding to support relocation
MADISON, Wis. (March 1, 2022) -- Red Caboose Child Care Center is celebrating a recent $50,000 anonymous donation and 50 years serving Madison as the most innovative nonprofit child care center in the area.
Set to celebrate its 50th Anniversary on Wednesday, March 2, Madison’s first accredited child care center received a compassionate donation to...
Greater Milwaukee Committee: 10 emerging civic, business, nonprofit leaders selected to participate in Young American Leaders Program
MILWAUKEE – Some of the Milwaukee area’s top young leadership will be taking part in the Harvard Business School’s Young American Leaders Program (YALP) this June with an opportunity to collaborate with leaders from 14 other U.S. cities to discuss challenges facing their respective communities.
Launched in 2015, YALP is a product of Harvard...
Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc: Statz Wraps up term on AGC of Wisconsin board
(Appleton, Wis.) – Sam Statz, president and majority owner of Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc., recently concluded his three-year term as a member of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Wisconsin board of directors. AGC is the leading professional trade association for the commercial construction industry in Wisconsin.
“Serving on the AGC board has been...
First Business Bank: Lindsay Meyer, CTP, joins First Business Bank as Assistant Vice President – Treasury Management
MADISON, WI – March 2, 2022 – First Business Bank is pleased to welcome Lindsay Meyer, CTP, as Assistant Vice President – Treasury Management serving our Northeast Wisconsin market.
As a Certified Treasury Professional with more than 15 years of banking experience, Lindsay focuses on proactively working with businesses and nonprofit organizations to improve cash flow,...
Worzallaz: Stocks little free libraries’ bookshelves to celebrate Dr. Suess Day
Stevens Point, Wisconsin (March 2, 2022)—In celebration of Dr. Suess’ 118th birthday, Worzalla, an employee-owned book printer specializing in printing high-quality children’s books, cookbooks, and hard-cover best sellers, is delivering 200 books to nearly two dozen Free Little Libraries throughout the Stevens Point community. For 130 years, Worzalla has been committed to printing high quality products and books, as...
