Rural prosperity event features insights on workforce issues and rural health care
-- A rural development expert with the USDA says infrastructure investments and financial incentives could help attract workers to rural communities in Wisconsin.
“Folks want access to the sorts of things in their communities -- particularly rural communities -- that they can get in higher population communities,” said Justin Maxson, deputy under secretary for...
J. J. Keller: Announces Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) award winners
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. today announced the winners of the 2021 J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) Awards, one of the most prestigious forms of recognition in the field of workplace safety.
The SPOTY Awards honor the critical role of safety professionals in building a safety culture and ensuring...
American Dairy Coalition: To host important conversation Sept. 30 at World Dairy Expo
September 16, 2021— GREEN BAY, Wis. -- “Building the Case for Change: Can Our Federal Checkoff Dollars Catch Up?” That’s the newly arrived perspective and advocacy topic for a special in-person and virtual event hosted by the American Dairy Coalition (ADC) on Thursday, Sept. 30th in the Monona Room at the Alliant Energy Center, and by Zoom, during the 2021...
Wisconsin LGBT Chamber: Announces winners of 2021 business awards
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce today announced the winners of its 2021 Business Awards, a program that recognizes the contributions made by businesses and individuals in building a stronger LGBTQ+ and allied business community.
“The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is so proud to recognize these amazing businesses and individuals for...
Wisconsin Technology Council: Calling all companies! Sign up for Early Stage Symposium; learn a lot, meet with investors
Applications are being accepted now from young companies that want to tell their stories to investors at our annual Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, planned for an in-person format Nov. 3-4 at Madison’s Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.The 2021 format includes two pitch opportunities – the Tech Council Investor Networks track (five-minute presentations) and the popular Elevator Pitch Olympics. All registered companies are eligible...
Solar project powering 40 percent of Dane County facilities
In its first nine months of operation, the Dane County Regional Airport's latest solar project has produced enough electricity to power 1,200 Wisconsin homes for a year.
County officials and Madison Gas and Electric Chairman, President and CEO Jeff Keebler highlighted the solar partnership yesterday. After going online in December 2020, the array now...
Security Health Plan: Rated among top plans in Wisconsin by NCQA
Rebecca Normington, 715-221-9726, normington.rebecca@securityhealth.org
MARSHFIELD – The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recently released its annual Health Plan Ratings and Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., was once again one of the highest-rated plans in Wisconsin, and in the nation, for its Medicare and Commercial plans.
In the 2021 NCQA Health...
Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award: Finalists selected
Contact: Casey Langan, Sand County Foundation
608.663.4605 ext. 32, clangan@sandcountyfoundation.org
MADISON – Three finalists have been selected for the 2021 Wisconsin Leopold Conservation Award®.
Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the prestigious award recognizes farmers and forestland owners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water...
UW-Health: Physician highlights health for Hispanic Heritage Month
Contact: Sara Benzel
(608) 852-2605
sbenzel@uwhealth.org
MADISON, Wis. ‒ Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off this week, and a UW Health physician is highlighting the community’s current state while also looking to the future of health for the Latinx community in Wisconsin.
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