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-- A recent report from the Madison Region Economic Partnership found certain measures of diversity and inclusion among companies in south central Wisconsin continue to improve.  Still, four out of five of the company boards represented in the latest survey included no people of color, and nearly a third of the boards had only...

Rockwell Automation has been reducing shipment sizes and exploring alternative routes and carriers in recent months to respond to ongoing logistics issues.  “I would actually say that in some cases, our large volumes hurt us,” said Christine Lynne, director of North American logistics for Rockwell Automation. “One of the things we’ve actually done is...

MADISON, WIS. – The World Forage Analysis Superbowl evaluated 343 entries and presented awards to top five finishers at the Brevant seeds Forage Superbowl Luncheon during World Dairy Expo. Herrington Farms Inc. of Troy, N.Y., was awarded as the Grand Champion Forage Producer with their BMR Corn Silage and was presented $2,500 from Kemin Animal Nutrition &...

Through a new partnership with Prevea Health, UW-Stout aims to expand student health care options next year without leading to an increase in costs. That's according to Sandi Scott, dean of students for the university. In a recent interview, she noted UW-Stout will be the second UW System school to partner with Prevea Health...

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group announced on Wednesday the Top 8 products advancing on in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin Contest. Nearly 100,000 votes have been cast since the beginning of the contest.“Wisconsin has a vibrant and diverse manufacturing industry, and we see that in the 16 products that made it into...

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., September 29, 2021 – Road America announced its 2022 season schedule today, including stops for every major North American race series. Nine events are on the 2022 season schedule for Road America, and you won't want to miss a minute of the action. "America's National Park of Speed is poised and ready for...

Beginning November 1, 2021, Wisconsin Medicaid members who participate in eligible programs will be working with a new vendor, Veyo, to get transportation to their covered health care appointments. This benefit, referred to as non-emergency medical transportation or NEMT, is available when members lack access to transportation, require assistance because of disabilities, or have their appointments in...

MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) today announced that Ivan Gamboa will step down as WHEDA board chair effective Oct. 1, 2021. Gamboa was initially appointed to the position by former Gov. Scott Walker in 2016 and reappointed to the role by Gov. Tony Evers in 2019. Gov. Evers has appointed WHEDA board member Ranell...

WATERTOWN, WI, September 29, 2021 --- Fisher Barton a metallurgical science innovation company, releases its Multi-Disc Tension Brake System at the 2021 Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. Designed specifically for utility construction applications, the next-generation brake system is engineered to provide smooth, consistent braking with higher torque and cooler operating temperatures. The three-point design provides consistent braking tension-reducing pulses...

Increased infrastructure collaboration offers assist for growth of clean, electric vehicles  ST. LOUIS (Sept. 29, 2021) – Midwest electric vehicle (EV) drivers can now travel even farther with an expanding charging network. In 2020, Ameren announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration among Midwest energy companies that committed in good faith to building a large, collaborative network of EV charging stations. Now the momentum continues, as Alliant Energy signs the Memorandum of Cooperation to further extend the network.

Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel: Low-Carbon Fuels Delivering Today Jefferson City , Mo - The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) today announced a three-week sponsorship of National Public Radio (NPR) as part of comprehensive educational campaign aimed at decision-makers and the public. The 15-second spot will air on some of NPR’s most listened to programs including Morning...

Building on the success of its groundbreaking Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Surveys from 2015 through 2020, MadREP launched its 6th survey in early 2021. Madison, WI – Madison, WI – The Madison Region Economic Partnership President (MadREP) today announced the results of their 2021 Workplace Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Survey. This is the sixth year MadREP has...