NFIB Wisconsin: Small business optimism dips in August
MADISON, WI (Sept. 11, 2024) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.5 points in August to 91.2, erasing all of July’s gain. This is the 32nd consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose to 92, its highest level since October 2020. Inflation remains the top issue among small business owners, with 24% of...
UW-Madison: Engineering building gift
MADISON — A historic $75 million gift will fuel construction of a much-needed new engineering building at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
With their lead gift — the largest single gift in college history — brothers and UW–Madison alumni Marvin and Jeffrey Levy are honoring the memory of their brother, Phil, who passed away in...
Town of Brookfield: The Corners unveils exciting lineup of autumn events
Town of Brookfield, Wis. – The Corners of Brookfield today announced its vibrant lineup of fall events and activities. As autumn arrives and the leaves begin to turn, the center is set to host a series of beloved seasonal events, promising fall festivities for visitors of all ages to enjoy.
Summer activities conclude with the final Bier Garden of...
Joyce’s House Education Center: Wins “Rev-Up MKE”
MILWAUKEE – Near West Side Partners (NWSP) is thrilled to announce Mercedez Butts’ Joyce's House Education Center has been named the winner of the Rev-Up MKE small business competition. The winner was announced on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the conclusion of a “Shark Tank”-style live pitch event in which all five finalists presented before a panel of judges and...
Valley Market & Catering Co.: Moves forward following tragic passing of founder David Bennett
Appleton, WI - September 11, 2024 - A beloved local business known for its freshly prepared, delicious single-serving entrees, Valley Market, will move forward under new ownership. Blue Lid BBQ is proud to announce its acquisition of Valley Market, Valley Catering Co., and parent company Four One Food Group, LLC. This acquisition comes in the wake of the...
WED AM News: Study finds tribes will miss out on clean energy benefits if disparities persist; UW researcher bringing together health data from various real-world sources
-- A new UW-Madison study predicts Native American communities will miss out on billions of dollars of economic impact from the clean energy transition if existing disparities persist.
Profs. Dominic Parker and Sarah Johnston led a team of researchers in analyzing the potential income that renewable energy projects could provide to tribal groups, recently publishing their findings in the journal...
Study finds tribes will miss out on clean energy benefits if disparities persist
A new UW-Madison study predicts Native American communities will miss out on billions of dollars of economic impact from the clean energy transition if existing disparities persist.
Profs. Dominic Parker and Sarah Johnston led a team of researchers in analyzing the potential income that renewable energy projects could provide to tribal groups, recently publishing...
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Securities Administrator Leslie Van Buskirk Begins Tenure as NASAA President
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced the agency’s Division of Securities Administrator Leslie Van Buskirk begins her one-year tenure as president of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) today. Van Buskirk sat down for her first presidential fireside chat during the annual NASAA conference, held this year in Vancouver, British Columbia.
“I am truly honored to...
