Thursday, August 21, 2025
Home Blog Page 132

Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: Coalition formed to fight regional ozone reclassification

Contact: Ryan Amundson, MMAC Sr. Director of Communications (414) 287-4152 ramundson@mmac.org Jan. 28, 2025 (MILWAUKEE) – A coalition of area business and civic leaders is forming to fight a recent air quality classification change leveled by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) negatively...

WMC survey finds support for tariffs on China, mixed opinions for tariffs on Canada, Mexico

A recent WMC survey finds state business leaders have mixed views on imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, while retaliatory tariffs on China are more popular.  Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce yesterday released more results from the group’s winter survey, which gathered results from 153 employers in the state by email and traditional mail. 

TUE AM News: WMC survey finds support for tariffs on China, mixed opinions for tariffs on Canada, Mexico; Talking Trade with Ben Miller, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

-- A recent WMC survey finds state business leaders have mixed views on imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, while retaliatory tariffs on China are more popular.  Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce yesterday released more results from the group’s winter survey, which gathered results from 153 employers in the state by email and traditional mail. 

Talking Trade with Ben Miller, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Ben Miller of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin touts the opportunity for dairy exports to reach new markets.  Miller, senior vice president of industry relations for the dairy business promotion group, shares insights on Wisconsin’s specialty cheese and other dairy products being shipped to...

Marquette University: James Beard Award semifinalists panel highlights 2025 Writing Innovation Symposium

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University will host a panel with three standout members of Milwaukee’s culinary community in James Beard Award semifinalists Gregory León and Ryan Castelaz, and Caitlin Cullen as part of the Writing Innovation Symposium, Jan. 29-31, at Raynor Library, 1355 W. Wisconsin Ave. León is the owner and operator of Amilinda in...

City of Kenosha: To receive investment from Microsoft

Contact: Ryan Amundson Sr. Director of Communications, MMAC/M7 ramundson@mmac.org 414.287.4152 KENOSHA, Wis. – The state of Wisconsin and city of Kenosha announce the sale of approximately 240 acres of land northwest of Interstate 94 and Highway 142 to Microsoft. The site enhances the...

Fox Cities Chamber: Announces 2025 Excellence in Education Shining Star Award recipient

FOX CITIES, Wis. (January 27, 2025) – The Fox Cities Chamber has announced the 10 recipients of the 2025 Excellence in Education Shining Star Awards. This year's recipients, chosen from among nearly 250 nominees, are: Karissa Ring, Kindergarten, Johnston Elementary Tracy Larson, Special Education, Freedom Elementary

Fox Cities Chamber: Jack Herkowski earns Workforce Development Certificate

FOX CITIES, Wis. (January 27, 2025) – Jack Herkowski, manager of economic development at the Fox Cities Chamber in Appleton has successfully completed the Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals program, offered through a partnership between the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Foundation and the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). As a member of the second cohort,...

Findorff: Building a new era: Findorff now 100% employee owned

MADISON, Wis.—Jan. 27, 2025—For more than 135 years, Findorff has established itself as an industry leader by delivering excellence in craftsmanship for clients in Wisconsin and across the nation. With the announcement of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), the Madison-based company is proud to further reward the people responsible for that history of success: its employees. 
- Advertisement -