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MADISON, Wis. — Changing the world can be as simple as having an optimistic, inspirational attitude. National best-selling author and motivational speaker John O’Leary impressed that message upon an audience at the Dairy Strong conference on Wednesday night.  O’Leary, who survived a horrific accident in childhood, walked the attendees through his journey, challenging them...

MILWAUKEE — HGA is pleased to welcome Terri Howard as Associate Vice President and inaugural Director of Equity. In this newly created executive role, Howard will serve as a thought leader to drive equity initiatives, develop hands-on programming, organize firmwide resources, and build external partnerships that position HGA as an industry model in workplace...

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Kristina Ropella, Opus Dean of the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University, has joined the Board of Directors for the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee. HPGM was formed in 2001 with the vision of showcasing Hispanic talent in the Milwaukee area and providing professionals with the support they need to reach...

Julie Redders has been named Vice President of Marketing at M3 Insurance, effective January 10, 2022. In this role, she is responsible for developing, directing, and overseeing M3’s marketing, brand, and public relations strategies. Redders joined M3 in 2011 as a marketing & communications manager and advanced to director of marketing in 2014. Throughout...

OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN – Bayland Buildings Inc. is excited to announce construction will soon begin on the Silver Star Brands consolidated headquarters and operations center located in Oshkosh.  Beginning Wednesday, January 19, 2022, Silver Star Brands will be doing a remodel of their second floor at their warehousing and fulfillment center located at 2155 South...

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is reminding state residents who received Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits last year that they must report UI benefits as taxable income on their 2021 tax returns, and that their 1099-G income tax statements for the year are easily accessible through UI's secure and confidential online system.

Hortonville, WI (January 20, 2022): Wolf River Community Bank announces new hires to its lending team. Tom Pennings joins the bank as Sr. Vice President – Chief Commercial Banking Officer. In this new role, he will oversee the commercial lending functions of the bank and join the executive management team while continuing...

WASHINGTON—Today, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, and the Equality Federation Institute released their 8th annual State Equality Index (SEI). The SEI is a comprehensive report that groups states into several broad categories regarding the type of advocacy that occurs there and details statewide laws...

MILWAUKEE – Hospitality Democracy today announced that, after decades of serving the Milwaukee  community, it has rebranded as Benson’s Restaurant Group to reflect its expanded vision for culinary  excellence and a modernized focus on customer service.   Benson’s Restaurant Group will continue to serve as operator and manager of the iconic  hospitality group’s array of...

MILWAUKEE – Hospitality Democracy today announced that, after decades of serving the Milwaukee community, it has rebranded as Benson’s Restaurant Group to reflect its expanded vision for culinary excellence and a modernized focus on customer service. Benson’s Restaurant Group will continue to serve as operator and manager of the iconic hospitality group’s array of Milwaukee eateries,...

MADISON, Wis., January 20, 2022 – After a year off, Clean Lakes Alliance is excited to announce the return of its popular Frozen Assets Festival! Set on Lake Mendota at The Edgewater on Saturday, February 5th, Frozen Assets reminds everyone the lakes are the center of the community.   “We’re so excited to bring people...

In response to the Senate’s failure to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, Main Street Alliance Co-Executive Director Chanda Causer had this to say: “Main Street Alliance and our small business members are frustrated and disappointed by the Senate’s failure to advance the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act. Failing to pass...

MADISON, Wis. — Keep your priorities straight, take care of those around you, never take anything too seriously and love like crazy.  Josh Meissner and his family will cherish those lessons from his late father, Jerry, who was honored Wednesday night as a champion for the dairy community. “We’ve learned so...