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The rate at which Wisconsin public school teachers left their districts has declined since its pandemic peak but remained elevated in the 2024-25 school year, a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds. And, principal and superintendent turnover has not stabilized, with a new swing upward in 2025. “It is too early to tell whether...

MADISON - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – celebrates each October as Manufacturing Month and the first Friday of the month - today - as Manufacturing Day. Throughout October, WMC, its members and partners, and communities throughout the state will highlight the importance of manufacturing to Wisconsin’s economy.

MADISON, Wis. – More than 450 companies from across the globe traveled to attend and showcase new technologies at the 2025 World Dairy Expo Trade Show. Representatives from 39 states and 15 countries visited with Expo attendees, taking advantage of the large, diverse crowd at the Alliant Energy Center, who enjoy looking through the engaging booths throughout...

-- The Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity’s annual report shows confidence in the state’s economy and business climate has risen.The report was compiled after 405 interviews and four focus groups across the state.It shows that confidence in Wisconsin’s economy is rising. This year saw 10% of manufacturing executives who were not confident in the future of...

The Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity’s annual report shows confidence in the state’s economy and business climate has risen. The report was compiled after 405 interviews and four focus groups across the state. It shows that confidence in Wisconsin’s economy is rising. This year saw 10% of manufacturing executives who...

MADISON, WIS. – Matt Sloan of Marshall, Wis., was presented the 34th Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award during World Dairy Expo® 2025, in memory of Duncan MacKenzie, the 1961 Klussendorf winner. While this year’s Klussendorf-MacKenzie award winner has an impressive dairy résumé, it is most important to note that Sloan exemplifies the standards that made Duncan MacKenzie the forbearer of this...

Madison, WI — The Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin (CUB WI) is proud to present the inaugural Upper Midwest Energy Forum, a half-day event designed to equip business leaders and professionals with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the rapidly evolving energy landscape. “There’s more change happening in the utility sector now, than there...

(Eau Claire, Wis.) — Curt Krizan, president of the University Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation and executive director of Blugold Real Estate and BHEI Inc., announced that the former Sacred Heart Hospital has been sold to Commonweal Development Corp. Blugold Real Estate and BHEI purchased the 600,000-square-foot building and property adjacent to UW-Eau Claire’s upper campus...

MILWAUKEE — Dr. Md. Tahmidul Islam Molla, assistant professor of practice in computer science at Marquette University, has been awarded a nearly $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to develop an online rapid entry bridge course for people seeking a career change to pursue a Master of Science in computer and information science.

New Slinger store offers chef-driven food, modern conveniences and community space Slinger, WI, Oct. 2, 2025 – Fireside MARKET, a new food-forward, modern market prioritizing meeting the needs of the community, officially opened its doors today in Slinger. The inaugural location for southeastern Wisconsin, Fireside MARKET serves as the gateway to the larger Merchant Village...

Guests encouraged to round up their check to support the Make It Better Foundation. MILWAUKEE (October 2, 2025) – Cousins Subs® is excited to announce the return of its semi-annual Round Up Campaign to benefit the Make It Better Foundation, the brand’s nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting health and wellness, hunger and youth education in local...

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President & CEO Kurt Bauer issued a statement in support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 – legislation passed by the US House of Representatives to extend government funding at current levels through November 21, 2025: “Stability and reliability are vitally important for Wisconsin businesses and...

Eagle, Wis. — The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) is proud to announce its 18th Annual Conference, taking place November 4–5, 2025, at the La Crosse Center. As the premier B2B sustainability event in the Upper Midwest, the conference will bring together business leaders, practitioners, and changemakers to explore trends, proven strategies, and actionable solutions for integrating sustainability...

Next-generation technology proven to reduce downtime, improve electrode quality and enhance operator safety GREEN BAY, Wis. — Oct. 2, 2025 — BW Convertingwill showcase its Baldwin Electrode Press Industrial Cleaning (EPIC™) System at The Battery Show North America, taking place Oct. 6–9, 2025, at Huntington Place in Detroit. The event will give battery manufacturers the opportunity to see how EPIC streamlines...