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MADISON, WI – “When do we want it? NOW!” What used to be a chant for the likes of labor unions and human rights activists has become the modern day motto of the millennia. We are not satisfied if we have to wait. You could blame Amazon for promising 2-day delivery. You could point...

MADISON, Wis. – September 2, 2021 – For the third year in a row, Alliant Energy was named on Site Selection magazine’s Top Utility in Economic Development list. The annual list recognizes the company for its contributions to community development and job creation.   In its September issue, Site Selection credits Alliant Energy’s economic development team, in collaboration with local, regional and state partners...

August 25, 2021 (Fitchburg, Wis.) – On Saturday, September 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the community is invited to attend Kids Building Wisconsin (KBW) a free event for children ages 3-12 to explore the vast possibilities of a career in construction. The majority of the event is held outdoors, and the event is following COVID-19...

Milwaukee, Wis. (Sept. 2, 2021) — Skylight Music Theatre today announced the cast and creative team for the 2021-22 season opener, The Full Monty, running September 24 – October 17, 2021. Performances will take place in the beautiful Cabot Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. Skylight is Milwaukee’s professional Equity music...

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (September 2, 2021) — The Experimental Aircraft Association’s YouTube channel (YouTube.com/EAA) has been recognized by the social media giant with YouTube’s Silver Creator Award, highlighting achievements in subscriber reach and maintaining high standards in content production. “EAA’s editorial, digital, social media, and video teams have worked very hard...

The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA®) Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC) announced today that J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. has successfully demonstrated continued compliance with the Background Screening Agency Accreditation Program (BSAAP) and is recognized as BSCC-Accredited. “Fleets across the U.S. have long relied on J. J. Keller to ensure their drivers and...

Waukesha, Wis. – Aries Industries, the industry leader in state-of-the-art equipment for inspection and maintenance of underground infrastructure, has introduced a new dual reel for the company’s sewer mainline and lateral evaluation system. Moving from a stacked to a combined configuration, the new reel occupies a slim footprint within Aries Industries inspection vehicles. Sliprings...

MADISON, WI. (Sept. 2, 2021) – The Alliance and the Northcentral Employers Healthcare Alliance (NEHA) have announced that their members will unite under the umbrella of The Alliance, furthering their shared goal of improving the value of health care. Planning is underway to provide a seamless transition for the 2022 benefit year.  “We are excited to unite the...

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Farmers' Market On Broadway will begin shortened hours starting after Labor Day. Due to an earlier sunset, starting September 8 our hours will be adjusted to 3-7 p.m. This ensures that our vendors can safely take down their booths during daylight hours. On Broadway remains committed to the health...

As the fall semester begins, UW–Madison has met and exceeded its goals for the vaccination rates of its students, faculty and staff. Efforts to increase these rates are ongoing. - As of Sept. 1, 88 percent of students are fully vaccinated and 91 percent of students have received at least one dose, verified by...

Acuity was recognized as a 2021 IVANS Digital Insurer, receiving Gold Awards in both commercial lines and personal lines at the AppliedNet Conference in August. Acuity is one of only seven companies worldwide to achieve Gold status for both commercial lines and personal lines. “Acuity’s digital capabilities make it easy for agents to do...

WINTER PARK, Fla. — (September 2, 2021) — The Open Season Sportsman’s Expo has confirmed the first five locations and dates for the 2022 schedule of events in Kentucky, Louisiana, Kansas, Ohio and Wisconsin. The 2022 Open Season Sportsman’s Expo Series will kick off in Paducah, Ky., for the third consecutive year, January 14-16. The...

SUSSEX – Wangard Partners, Inc. (Wangard), a Milwaukee-based full-service real estate company, recently sold a 7.0-acre site in the Highlands Business Park in the Village of Sussex to Adron Tool Corporation. Site work is now underway for a 93,000 square foot manufacturing facility, with the ability for future expansion. Adron Tool Corporation is relocating to the Highlands Business...