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After a national search, the Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University has appointed Ariel Pate as the museum’s Chief Curator. Pate begins full-time in May 2026. Bringing over two decades of experience in curatorial practice and institutional leadership, Pate will serve as the Haggerty Museum’s chief programmatic officer. Most recently the Assistant Curator...

The Wisconsin Credit Union League is accusing the Wisconsin Bankers Association of trying to “mislead the public and policymakers” about a recently announced bank acquisition by a large credit union.  After Landmark Credit Union last week announced it would acquire American National Bank-Fox Cities in a deal that included $419 million in assets, the...

-- The Wisconsin Credit Union League is accusing the Wisconsin Bankers Association of trying to “mislead the public and policymakers” about a recently announced bank acquisition by a large credit union.  After Landmark Credit Union last week announced it would acquire American National Bank-Fox Cities in a deal that included $419 million in assets,...

MADISON, WI (March 18, 2026) – Last week, Landmark Credit Union announced that they have entered into an agreement to purchase American National Bank-Fox Cities. Credit unions continue to demonstrate to people across Wisconsin that they are a proven financial partner, and Landmark’s announcement further confirms this fact.  Unfortunately, it comes as no surprise that the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is once again...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – March 18, 2026 – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 23, a bipartisan bill that extends postpartum health care coverage from 60 days to 12 months. This billprioritizes moms and babies by ensuring healthcare coverage during a critical period afterchildbirth.“Today we celebrate the signing of the postpartum bill,” said American Heart AssociationGovernment Relations Director Nicole Hudzinski....

PEWAUKEE, Wis., March 18,2026 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased Heartland Dental office property located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. The property sold for $4.3 million. Zack House, Alex Frankel, Mark Ruble and Chris Lind, investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap’s Columbus...

Manitowoc, Wisconsin —March 18, 2026 — Eck Industries, a leading aluminum casting manufacturer serving the defense, aerospace, transportation, and marine industries, is pleased to announce the hiring of Eric Gieseke as its new Director of Operations. In this role, Gieseke will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant operations, including production, safety, quality, maintenance,...

NEENAH, Wis (March 18, 2026) — McMahon, a full-service, professional engineering, architectural and consulting firm, announces the hiring of Rhonda DeLeeuw, Brianna Marit and Kelly Valentino in its Neenah, Wisconsin headquarters. These new team members bring expertise in administration, marketing and public management, further enhancing McMahon’s capabilities in these areas.DeLeeuw joins the McMahon team as an administrative assistant in the plan room. With a degree...

MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin thanks the Wisconsin State Senate for unanimously passing a bipartisan bill yesterday to create consumer protections around cryptocurrency kiosks. SB 975/AB 968 is designed to stop criminals from using crypto ATMs to steal from victims. “We applaud our Senators for taking action to prevent crimes committed daily at more...

MADISON, Wis. – In 2025, a dusty plastic tub of crayons on a shelf sparked an idea in Dr. Amber McKenna’s mind to help improve the lives of people living with developmental disabilities. The idea may have fully come to life in 2026, but it really began four years earlier. In...

Businesses in Wisconsin are “prioritizing efficiency and productivity” over hiring amid a tight labor market and tepid state-level economic growth.  That’s according to a new state business outlook report released today by BMO Bank, featuring insights from Dave Anderson, head of Wisconsin and Minnesota commercial banking for the Chicago-based bank.  He...

-- Businesses in Wisconsin are “prioritizing efficiency and productivity” over hiring amid a tight labor market and tepid state-level economic growth.  That’s according to a new state business outlook report released today by BMO Bank, featuring insights from Dave Anderson, head of Wisconsin and Minnesota commercial banking for the Chicago-based bank.