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NEENAH, Wis. – ThedaCare is releasing information about additional testing sites and dates to ensure access to COVID-19 testing in Northeast and Central Wisconsin. Testing will be coordinated through mobile testing units in the community. To best manage community spread of COVID-19, testing and contact tracing are critical. Testing gives health systems insight to...

The latest edition of “The Wisconsin Portfolio” shows more than $483 million was raised by the state’s early stage companies in 2020, a record for any calendar year in Wisconsin but still not on par with other Midwest states. The report by the Wisconsin Technology Council and its Tech Council Investor Networks showed 110...

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine and Wisconsin –  June 27, 2021 – Throughout the month of July, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) will be featuring its annual Giving in July campaign — a month dedicated to the groups and individuals giving back in their communities while helping to share the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach. Locally, groups like Veterans Memorial Association, American...

Madison, WIS. - The Mallards and UnityPoint Heath – Meriter will be hosting a Negro League Tribute Night on July 7th at 6:35pm. The Mallards will suit up in specialty Milwaukee Bears uniforms to pay homage to the 1923 Negro League team. The first 1,000 fans will receive custom licensed Negro League baseball cards featuring five legends of the game....

—In conjunction with the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA), Dane Buy Local and member businesses encourage the public to buy local and declare June 25 to July 4, 2021, Independents Week. Dane Buy Local held an Independence Week kick-off event today at the new JNJ Gifts and More location in Verona. Speakers included Dane Buy...

Oconomowoc, WI – June 23, 2021 – Reb Bortz, CFP®, APMA®, a Financial Advisor with Paramount Financial Strategies in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin has been named a recipient of the 2021 Five Star Wealth Manager award by Five Star Professional. The award goes to less than seven percent of the wealth managers in the region based on research administered by Five Star Professional, a third-party research firm.

MADISON, WI –– First Business Bank is pleased to announce the promotions of Emily Bradley to Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and Bonnie Van Epps to Senior Director of Talent Management. “Emily’s role and impact continues to grow every year,” said Jodi Chandler, Chief Human Resources Officer. “She is very passionate about attracting talent...

The Rock County Job Center will be re-opening to the public starting July 6. This means that walk-in customers will be accepted, although a mix of in-person and virtual services will continue. Job Center services are provided to assist individuals in finding new employment and accessing benefit and workforce development programs. Access to Job...

MILWAUKEE — Jeanne Ezzell, assistant director of tutorial programs in the Office of Student Educational Services at Marquette University, is the recipient of a 2021 Excellence in University Service Award. The Excellence in University Service Award recognizes staff members for their contributions to the essential work of Marquette at the highest level of excellence....

The Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association (WSCGA) has been awarded a Workforce Advancement Training grant in partnership with the Wisconsin Rapids Mid-State Technical College (MSTC). The WAT grant will allow the WSCGA to develop continuing education opportunities for cranberry growers in the state of Wisconsin and broaden the educational services provided by the Association.

GREEN BAY – Fincantieri Marine Group was recently recognized for its commitment to veteran employment by Wisconsin’s chapter of Disabled American Veterans as the state’s 2020 Large Employer of the Year. Officials from FMG received the award from DAV’s Employment Committee Chairman Gary Meyer at their annual convention June 11. “We...