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-- After a tough year for the business side of the Milwaukee Brewers, the team is seeing rising attendance as the 2021 season progresses.  “The good news is, the numbers and our attendance are escalating,” said Rick Schlesinger, president of business operations for the Brewers. “We actually are ahead of all the metrics that...

The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” spotlights Dr. Nick Von Bergen of Atrility Medical, the winner of the 2021 Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Listen to Dr. Von Bergen’s presentation at the June 3 Entrepreneurs’ Conference to a live audience. Atrility Medical has developed AtriAmp, which facilitates more efficient monitoring and treatment of atrial arrhythmias, a common...

Green Bay, Wis.—Charged with leading a digital transformation effort, Wendy Woodward joined the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay on July 1, 2021 as the University’s next chief information officer (CIO). Woodward comes to UW-Green Bay from Wheaton College, Wheaton, Ill., where she has been the CIO since 2015. Prior to her role at Wheaton College, Woodward served as director...

Several UW–Madison leaders, innovators and key partners will join the slate of entrepreneurial events presented during the annual, eight-day Forward Fest, Wisconsin’s largest celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship.  Registration is now open for five events to be presented by, or in partnership with, UW-Madison’s Innovate Network, a collective of campus-affiliated organizations that provide entrepreneurial...

MADISON, WI – Summertime in southcentral Wisconsin can be brutal, especially for city dwellers. The relentless heat seems to radiate off of everything. You can actually see the heat rising from streets and sidewalks. Who on Earth would want to venture out when it’s summer in the city? Your dog, that’s who. Dogs don’t...

Madison, WI – July 13, 2021 – Effective today, UW Credit Union will cut its overdraft (OD) and nonsufficient funds (NSF) fees by more than 80%, from $30 per occurrence to $5. The simplified policy creates a meaningful reduction for members and supports national shifts designed to create more equitable banking. The average NSF/OD fee...

EAU CLAIRE- (July 13, 2021) – Xcel Energy transmission patrol crews are currently inspecting transmission lines via helicopter to ensure the electric system remains reliable through the rest of the summer cooling season. The inspections also meet federal regulatory compliance requirements to secure a reliable electric system. The crews will identify potential trouble spots...

Airbnb today announced the #1 most hospitable Hosts in the entire state of Wisconsin -- David and Laurie from Birchwood, with their listing the Birchwood Blue Cabin. Birchwood is a small community in Washburn County, in the far northwestern corner of the state. This stems from our release of a wider report highlighting the...