PNC: Commits $600,000 to launch Black Business Boost Fund for underinvested neighborhoods of Milwaukee
The Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation to administer educational and technical support, access to equity and debt capitalThe program aims to advance economic parity for Black entrepreneurs and business owners
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 13, 2021 – The PNC Foundation is awarding a $600,000 grant to support the launch of the Black Business Boost Fund, an ecosystem...
UW-Eau Claire: ‘ParityBlu’ team wins statewide WiSys APPStart Challenge
EAU CLAIRE—The team of UW-Eau Claire graduates Sam Fitzhenry, Max Bossert, Logan Ickert and UW-Madison graduate Nicholas Hersperger won the 2020-2021 WiSys APPStart Challenge.
The annual contest connects great mobile app ideas with the expertise and resources needed to launch them. The team’s app for their startup ParityBlu aims to offer an all-in-one solution...
On Broadway Inc.: 2021 igNight Series returns in October
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- On Broadway is happy to announce the final igNight Market of 2021 is set to wrap up the season on October 16 from 5-9 p.m. under the Mason Street Bridge in the Broadway District.The final event in the igNight Market series, presented by Fox Communities Credit Union, features local artisans and makers, original live...
UW Madison: Transformative $20 million lead gift to help realize vision of new Letters & Science Academic Building
A building that will play an integral role in educating generations of future University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduates will now become reality, thanks to a generous gift from a family with a long history of UW–Madison support.
Irving and Dorothy Levy Hall is made possible with a lead $20 million gift commitment from their sons...
DSPS: Announces partnership with Google Cloud, MTX to modernize occupational licensing operations
MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services is partnering with Google Cloud and MTX to enhance Wisconsin’s occupational licensure review and adjudication. The Maverick AI platform—built using Google Cloud’s artificial intelligence (AI) tools—will automate certain data entry tasks that are currently conducted manually. This will improve the customer experience and will expedite entry to the...
Michigan hospital joining Marshfield Clinic Health System
Michigan-based Dickinson County Healthcare will be joining Marshfield Clinic Health System next year, expanding the health system's reach outside of the state.
"We are excited to extend care for the first time beyond the borders of Wisconsin," said Dr. Susan Turney, CEO for MCHS, in a statement. "Together, we will define the future of...
WED AM News: Michigan hospital joining Marshfield Clinic Health System; COVID-19 vaccination provides better protection than infection-based immunity, expert says
-- Michigan-based Dickinson County Healthcare will be joining Marshfield Clinic Health System next year, expanding the health system’s reach outside of the state.
“We are excited to extend care for the first time beyond the borders of Wisconsin,” said Dr. Susan Turney, CEO for MCHS, in a statement. “Together, we will define the future...
WisGOP: Democrats’ ag policies plant seeds of doubt for rural voters on National Farmers Day
– Today, the Republican Party of Wisconsin joins the nation in celebrating National Farmers Day as we honor the hardworking men and women in agriculture who feed our country. While Republicans stand up for farmers and rural communities, Democrats seek to dismantle rural Wisconsinites’ way of life -- leading to a widespread shift of rural Americans away from...
Milwaukee Repertory Theater: Honors Milwaukee area hair salons with Steel Magnolias Team Truvy Awards
Milwaukee, Wis – October 12, 2021 – Milwaukee Repertory Theater is thrilled to honor four salon honorees and eight salon honorable mentions with the Steel Magnolias Team Truvy Awards during the run of Steel Magnolias, November 9 – December 5, 2021. Team Truvy Awards selected salons were nominated by community members and exemplify the values of dedication to their clients and community and...


