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MILWAUKEE, WI, May 20, 2025 — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Continuing Education is now offering year-round courses  designed for manufacturing professionals who want to stay competitive, agile and future-ready in this rapidly changing industry.  With advancements in automation, artificial intelligence and lean methodologies, ongoing professional development has never been more critical. UWM's...

WHITEWATER, Wis. – Hear from three innovators who have successfully adopted intrapreneurship in their organizations Thursday, June 12 at a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon at the Whitewater University Innovation Center. Intrapreneurship is the practice of encouraging employees within an organization to act like entrepreneurs – taking initiative, developing new ideas and driving innovation from within the company....

DELAFIELD, Wis. – Evans Transportation, a full-service, third-party provider of custom logistics solutions for a diverse range of North American shippers, today announced the launch of a Government Services Division (GSD). This specialized division provides tailored, mission-ready logistics management for government projects, delivering "The Evans Experience" to meet the unique needs of government agencies and customers within the...

MILWAUKEE (May 20, 2025) – Celebrate the legacy of Riverwest Stein with Lakefront’s one-time-only throwback 12-pack!  Lakefront Brewery co-founders Russ and Jim Klisch delivered the first keg of Riverwest Stein Amber Lager to the Gordon Park Pub on Weil Street for its official release on December 2nd, 1987. Now called Nessun Dorma, the brothers still celebrate annually at...

Madison, WI — The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) proudly congratulates Sarah Hagenow of Poynette on her selection as Wisconsin’s 78th Alice in Dairyland. “Sarah’s deep agricultural roots and her passion for telling the stories of Wisconsin’s farming families make her an exceptional choice for this important role,” said Mike Semmann, WGA President and CEO....

Legislation authored by GOP lawmakers would expand eligibility for a state tax credit that encourages business investments in child care.  Sen. Howard Marklein of Spring Green and Rep. Karen Hurd of Withee recently circulated a co-sponsorship memo for the bill, which would change the child care portion of the WEDC Business Development Tax Credit....

-- Legislation authored by GOP lawmakers would expand eligibility for a state tax credit that encourages business investments in child care.  Sen. Howard Marklein of Spring Green and Rep. Karen Hurd of Withee recently circulated a co-sponsorship memo for the bill, which would change the child care portion of the WEDC Business Development Tax...

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MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers last week wrapped up his statewide tour highlighting his administration’s efforts to support Wisconsin’s workforce and advocating for continued investments to address the state’s generational workforce challenges recruiting, training, and retaining workers. The governor visited several workforce development and apprenticeship programs across the state and urged continued statewide investments that build upon the Evers Administration’s...

MADISON, Wis. – Roughly 15 years after the nearly defunct firm was moved from Boston to Madison, Exact Sciences has become a world leader in cancer diagnostics. Learn more about the company’s continued rise from chairman and chief executive officer Kevin Conroy 8:45 a.m. Thursday, June 5, in a keynote address at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference.

University’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence to provide support for small, medium manufacturers Menomonie, Wis. – A $647,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) will allow University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence – CAM-AI – to provide advanced manufacturing and AI support to small- and medium-sized...

The Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association (WMCA) announces the retirement of President Neal Kedzie after more than a decade of exceptional leadership and service. Kedzie will depart the WMCA on May 30, 2025. Neal has been a strong and effective voice for Wisconsin’s trucking industry, and we thank him for his many contributions. We wish him the...