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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...

A dedication ceremony was held today for the new building, now the largest residence hall on the Green Bay campus. Green Bay, WI — Amidst the hustle and bustle of campus life, the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay held a dedication ceremony today for the newest residence hall on the Green Bay campus,...

New, shared position was created earlier this year Menomonie, Wis. — Adam Accola has been named the first joint director of economic development in Dunn County. The position was created earlier this year by the county, City of Menomonie and University of Wisconsin-Stout. Support also was provided by the Dunn County...

The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin (LPWI) is distraught by the calls from the Democrat Party attheir convention for artificial price caps on all sorts of products. Price caps always lead toshortages, driving even more upward pressure on industries that are already stressed to thebreaking point by the caps. From medication to rent, Democrats are demanding the most...

Join us on Thursday, October 10, 2024, for an informative and interactive event designed for small business owners seeking funding to start or grow their ventures. This event will feature expert presentations from local financial institutions, lending organizations, and grant programs, including insights from the SBDC on business plans and financial projections, traditional lending options, SBA loans,...

Events explore connections between birds, science, and all of us MADISON, WI (September 10, 2024) — The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters is excited to announce the Birds and Beyond event series in partnership with the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin, Color in the Outdoors, and Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (SoWBA). The series exploring the...

Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post journalist and bestselling author David Maraniss will share insights from his remarkable career as this fall’s Sharon Dunwoody Journalist in Residence at UW–Madison. During his residency Sept. 25-27, Maraniss will connect with faculty and staff, conduct classroom visits and meet with students of history, journalism and African American studies, among...

Milwaukee - Hundreds are expected to gather at the Rosh Hashana Farmer's Market on the 22nd. Not your typical farmer's market, this market is a multi-sensory, hands on experience gearing up for the Jewish new year! This will be a festive event for all ages! Participants will get to eat, shop, create, enjoy, experience. All are invited for a day of fun, food, and holiday energy.

Madison, Wis. - An upcoming free webinar for members of the public will provide an opportunity to learn more about the Clean Energy Plan Progress Report and the state’s accomplishments since the release of Wisconsin's first Clean Energy Plan in 2022. Maria Redmond, director for the Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy, will lead the webinar. “As part of Governor Evers' Executive...

Brookfield, Wis. – North Shore Bank Southside Dining Week, Milwaukee’s southside neighborhood celebration of international cuisine, is back for the fourth year in a row. From Sept. 28 to Oct. 5, food enthusiasts across Milwaukee are invited to embark on a culinary journey, as they sample signature dishes from a record-breaking lineup of more than 50 participating restaurants.

Families in 10 low-income Wisconsin households successfully purchased their first homes this summer, despite the challenging conditions of today’s housing market. Movin’ Out provided down payment assistance funding and HUD-certified counseling to help make the purchases possible. The first-time homebuyer program is ongoing and with mortgage interest rates declining, Movin’ Out encourages applicants from...

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – Abacus Architects, Inc., announces a new leadership team led by newly appointed President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Halbur based at the firm’s Milwaukee office. Halbur succeeds registered architect Robert Heimerl who served as president since the company’s founding in 2003. A complete list of appointments for the management team at Abacus Architects includes:

For millions of Americans, credit card debt is a daily burden. Whether it stems from a little too much indulgence in shopping or the need to manage unforeseen expenses, credit card debt often accumulates before one realizes it. But what if the stakes were higher? What would you do to wipe the slate clean? How many additional...