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APPLETON, Wis. (June 25, 2025) – Consolidated Construction Company, Inc. a full-service commercial design build contractor headquartered in Appleton, has expanded its in-house Millwork Division by opening a dedicated cabinetry and carpentry facility at 2923 American Drive in the town of Clayton, just outside Neenah. The new facility, formerly home to Tuttle Lake Woodworking and...

Award recognizes leadership and lifelong commitment to advancing the public relations profession MILWAUKEE (June 25, 2025) — The Midwest District of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) awarded W. Patrick McSweeney, APR, Fellow PRSA its Platinum Award, the district’s highest individual honor. Presented at the PRSA Midwest District Conference in Milwaukee, the Platinum Award celebrates outstanding leadership, service to PRSA,...

Newly proposed framework marks a major step forward and is expected to improve care for the millions of people affected by a traumatic brain injury each year. Milwaukee, Wis. – June 25, 2025 – Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has traditionally been categorized as “mild, moderate, or severe” based on relatively crude criteria. Clinicians, researchers,...

On Saturday, the Wisconsin State Journal published an opinion column by Peder Mewis, Regional Policy Director for Clean Grid Alliance covering Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana. He explains that Wisconsin’s energy industry is at a turning point, with major investments in data centers like Microsoft’s $3.3 billion project in Mount Pleasant and a proposed $837 million facility in Beaver Dam expected to significantly increase demand. These...

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for May 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows: Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary May 2025 unemployment...

(Madison, WI) – Yesterday, the State Assembly passed legislation (SB 152/AB 176) to help more families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia receive needed financial support through the state’s Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP). This legislation, also passed in the State Senate last week, removes an outdated income eligibility cap allowing...

(Hortonville, WI, June 25, 2025): Wolf River Community Bank is proud to announce that Miranda Schultz, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operations Officer, has been named one of the 2025 “40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders” by the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). This prestigious national recognition honors just 40 standout community bankers across the...

Eagle, WI. – The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Sustainable Business Awards. These prestigious awards celebrate the individuals, teams, and companies in Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest who are leading the way in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) innovation and driving real, measurable impact.

Recruitment for mental health providers is underway  GREEN BAY, Wis., June 25, 2025 — Children’s Wisconsin will open a mental health walk-in clinic in Green Bay in late 2025. This service will be provided within the Bellin Psychiatric Center, located at 301 E. St. Joseph St., Green Bay. The opening date will be determined based on...

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, AARP volunteers and staff from Wisconsin are descending on Capitol Hill with one powerful message for lawmakers: protect what matters most to older Americans. AARP Wisconsin will meet with all of the Badger State’s Members of Congress, including Senators Baldwin and Johnson and Representatives Steil, Pocan, Moore, Fitzgerald, Grothman, Van...

Program seeks more sewn pillowcases, volunteers MADISON, Wis. – A fun and innovative volunteer program is bringing pillowcases and smiles to patients at American Family Children’s Hospital. Cases for Smiles, a national program that brings volunteers to patient rooms to brighten their days by helping children in the hospital sew specially...

Serving Older Adults Will Use the Funds to Provide Digital Literacy Instruction Throughout Milwaukee Community MILWAUKEE, Wis. – June 25, 2025 – Spectrum today announced Serving Older Adults has received a $20,000 Spectrum Digital Education grant for its Tech Connect program. In total, Spectrum is awarding $1.1 million to 55 nonprofit organizations that work to expand access to digital tools,...

MADISON, WI – The Alliance will host three benefit design workshops this summer in Wausau, Eau Claire, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. These in-person sessions are free to attend and will give employers proven solutions to make their benefit plans more effective. “This hands-on workshop offers employers a unique opportunity to collaborate with peers while gaining...