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After analyzing millions of reviews, Glassdoor ranked Acuity #1 in the nation for work-life balance during COVID-19 for the second consecutive year. On Glassdoor, employees voluntarily and anonymously share insights and opinions about their work environments by sharing a company review, designed to capture a genuine and authentic evaluation. As one employee wrote, “Acuity truly embraces work-life...

MILWAUKEE, WIS. (November 1, 2021) - Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) presents THE CAKE by Bekah Brunstetter, October 22 - November 14, at their new artistic home, 255 S. Water St. Online streaming of the play is available November 6 - 30. The play is directed by RTW's Co-Founder and Artistic Director Suzan Fete and stars Tara Mallen, April Paul, Courtney Tucker, Sam...

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable, and Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake, today urged Wisconsin residents to sign up for high-quality, affordable health coverage during open enrollment. On Mon., Nov. 1, 2021, open enrollment launched and will continue through Jan. 15, 2021. During this limited time, all Wisconsinites are eligible to get enrolled...

Milwaukee, WI – November 1, 2021 — The Independent Business Association of Wisconsin (IBAW) announces the members of its 2021-2022 Membership Council. Steve Kohlmann, IBAW executive director, said, “It’s nice to be engaged with such an active organization where its members are passionate about advancing Wisconsin business forward. We’re looking ahead to having a...

MADISON – Under the direction of Governor Evers, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) will provide another round of Farm Support Program direct aid payments to Wisconsin farmers who have experienced economic losses due to COVID-19. “Our farmers were some of the hardest-hit...

Timothy J. Lau, executive vice president and head of community markets, has announced his plans to retire from Associated Bank in the second quarter of 2022. Lau, who joined Associated in 1989, has held a successful career in banking spanning more than 30 years. Prior to leading the company's community market's strategy, he held leadership roles in...

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) is now accepting project applications for the 2021 Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP). The program provides funding for innovative energy projects that reduce energy consumption, increase clean energy technologies, bolster preparedness and resiliency in the energy system, or incorporate comprehensive energy planning. The Commission is expected...

DeForest, WI (November 1, 2021) -- Hooper Corporation, the specialty electric power and mechanical contractor headquartered in Madison since 1913, today announced it is moving to a brand-new campus located on 50 acres in DeForest. As part of the move, the strategic decision was also made to combine Hooper Corporation and General Heating and Air Conditioning (GHAC), a wholly-owned subsidiary since 1994,...

When Wisconsin native Shane Henderson began a weekend project with his son in their tiny Manitowoc garage, little did he realize that he was about to take a four-year journey, called The American Dream. Shane’s hobby of making metal American flag wall decorations was a natural outpouring for both his passion for the metalworking craft, and his...

MADISON – On Thursday, at its annual meeting in Minneapolis, the Organization of MISO States (OMS) elected Commissioner Tyler Huebner of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) as Executive Committee Secretary, replacing Missouri Public Service Commissioner Ryan Silvey. Commissioner Huebner has served as Wisconsin’s Commissioner Delegate for OMS since March of 2021. The...

A virtual Job Fair is set for Friday, November 12, 2021 from 10 a.m.-noon. Job-seekers can meet virtually with multiple local businesses in a variety of industries. As of October 29, 42 area employers have registered to participate from a variety of different industries in the Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board (SWWDB) area, which includes the counties...

Milwaukee, Wis. – The 2021 holiday shopping season promises to be an unpredictable one.  The labor shortage and supply chain issues are already throwing a wrench into holiday shopping. Electronics, toys, and other products will be (or already are) in short supply, and retailers are struggling to staff up as the shopping season nears. Just like in 2020, people are planning to start...

Milwaukee - It’s finally here! The 2021 We Energies Cookie Book will be available online at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 2. This year, We Energies is celebrating military service by sharing recipes from members of the U.S. armed forces.Veterans and active service members submitted cookie recipes that reminded them of home. They also provided stories of how...

Doyenne Group’s Fall 2021 Triple Threat Venture Training cohort will be highlighted at our virtual Showcase event taking place on Tuesday, November 16, 5:30-7:30 PM CST. Sponsored by Boardman Clark, MG&E Foundation, Associated Bank and the American  Family Institute for Corporate and Social Impact, this event allows attendees to listen to 5-minute pitches from...

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) landscape pesticide registry is available until February 1, 2022 for homeowners and renters to sign up for 2022 growing season notices. Registrants receive advance notice from commercial lawn care companies that apply pesticides to lawns, trees, and shrubs to nearby property. As a registrant, you...