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Milwaukee, Wis. – French bulldogs, dachshunds, German shepherds: These breeds are some of the most popular lures that scammers use to bring in unsuspecting targets. And it can be hard to tell the difference between real advertisements and fake ones.  Reports to BBB show thousands of fake websites and social media pages for pet scams, including...

With 16 canoes now identified, Wisconsin Historical Society archaeologists are investigating theories spanning thousands of years of cultural history MADISON, Wis. – Four years after locating and recovering a 1,200-year-old dugout canoe from Lake Mendota, Wisconsin Historical Society archaeologists and First Nations in the region have continued to wade into the history of the rich...

Second-time national recognition positions Madison as leading entrepreneurial ecosystem MADISON, WI – November 18, 2025 – StartingBlock Madison, the region's leading entrepreneurship hub, announced today it has been selected as a 2025 recipient of the U.S. Small Business Administration's Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, receiving $75,000 to expand entrepreneurial support across south central Wisconsin.

Wisconsin’s competitive edge in biotech is being threatened by “national headwinds” for the industry, according to a startup specialist at WEDC.  Shayna Hetzel, vice president of entrepreneurship and innovation at the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., spoke yesterday during a meeting of the agency’s board of directors. Representing the Wisconsin Investment Fund Committee, she discussed...

-- Wisconsin’s competitive edge in biotech is being threatened by “national headwinds” for the industry, according to a startup specialist at WEDC.  Shayna Hetzel, vice president of entrepreneurship and innovation at the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., spoke yesterday during a meeting of the agency’s board of directors. Representing the Wisconsin Investment Fund Committee, she...

MILWAUKEE — Marquette University President Kimo Ah Yun today announced a major gift that will extend two longstanding scholarship programs known for their demonstrated commitment to community service, social justice and leadership. The Burke Foundation, a Marquette partner for more than three decades, has committed to a $4.8 million gift to grow its Burke...

Philadelphia, PA & Milwaukee, WI — November 18th, 2025 — Crumdale Specialty, a national leader in self-funded employee benefits and pharmacy cost-containment, today announced a strategic partnership with HPS/PayMedix to enhance level-funded and self-funded healthcare offerings for employers throughout Wisconsin. “This partnership reflects our commitment to building smarter, more transparent healthcare solutions for employers and...

MADISON, Wis., –Nov. 18, 2025– Today, the Wisconsin Senate passed Assembly Bill 211, a bill that moves us in the wrong direction by rolling back our strong statewide smoke-free air law - a long-held public health standard that protects Wisconsinites. Volunteer advocates from across Wisconsin, as well as the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN),...

MENASHA, Wis. (Nov. 18, 2025) — Faith Technologies Incorporated™ (FTI), a national leader in engineering, construction, manufacturing and clean energy, has once again been recognized among the state’s most successful private companies. This year FTI earned the No. 27 spot on Deloitte’s 2025 Wisconsin 75 list, up from No. 35 in 2024. FTI was also one of five companies honored as a...

Madison, WI — You might spot her in the dairy aisle searching for Wisconsin cheese or in the snack section looking for traditional and new dip flavors. Now, you’ll officially find Michelle Stangler working as Member Engagement Coordinator with the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA), as announced last week. Since joining the association in August, Stangler...

MADISON, WI. – The Alliance, a not-for-profit cooperative that helps employers save on healthcare, is encouraging employers to take steps to support vaccines for a healthier workplace. “We know employers can play a critical role in the health of their employees,” said Curt Kubiak, President and CEO of The Alliance. “By supporting vaccine education...

Muskego, WI — November 18, 2025 – J.M. Grimstad Inc., an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company and a leader in fluid power and control systems integration, has acquired GT Hydraulic Specialists, a premier hydraulic service provider with a strong presence in the Great Lakes marine and industrial markets. This acquisition strengthens J.M. Grimstad’s...