WEDC: Provides $1.3 million to eight Wisconsin organizations assisting entrepreneurs
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Latest round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants support startups across the state
MADISON, WI. MARCH 21, 2025 – Eight organizations supporting Wisconsin entrepreneurs with technical and financial assistance have received nearly $1.3 million in the latest round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants (EPG) from the Wisconsin Economic Development...
North Shore Bank: Mortgage professionals receive prestigious industry recognition for customer and community excellence
Brookfield, Wis. – North Shore Bank today announced mortgage professionals Robin Tegel, Susan Liedel, and Steve Luebke have been awarded the Five Star Mortgage Professionals designation, a prestigious honor given to the top-rated mortgage professionals in a given market.
This is the 15th year in a row that AVP, Senior Mortgage Lender Steve Luebke...
Dept. of Natural Resources: Order native plants to support Wisconsin’s pollinators
Beautify Your Yard And Boost Habitat For Bees, Birds And More
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that native plant sales are popping up around the state now through June. By planting native plants in your outdoor space, you can support the entire ecosystem by providing the most beneficial...
ABC Wisconsin: Builders for Brad – ABC of Wisconsin endorses Schimel for Supreme Court
MADISON, Wisconsin – Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin, Wisconsin’s largest commercial construction trade association, voted this week to endorse Brad Schimel for Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race.
“Our members need a judge who is tough on crime, specifically contractor theft. Brad Schimel has a strong record of enforcing laws, and recognizing the serious impact...
A Better Wisconsin: Together condemns anti-LGBTQ+ bills passed by Wisconsin Republicans today
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Republicans in the State Assembly disregarded leading medical experts, mental health professionals, and the well-being of Wisconsinites as they passed harmful bills that target LGBTQ+ youth, put politicians in charge of personal healthcare decisions, and let legislators decide what sports Wisconsin students can play.
In response, A Better Wisconsin Together Communications...
DPI News: State superintendent responds to executive order calling for closure of U.S. Department of Education, vows to protect critical funding for Wisconsin students
MADISON — State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today regarding an executive order calling for the closure of the U.S. Department of Education. Closing the USDE requires Congress to pass a law repealing its creation, not an executive order.
“We have a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that every child – no...
Main Street Alliance: Small business owners endorse Judge Susan Crawford for state Supreme Court
MADISON, WI – The stakes couldn’t be higher. Wisconsin’s small business owners need a Supreme Court that defends democracy—not one bought and paid for by billionaire special interests. That’s why Main Street Action PAC is proud to endorse Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.
Last year, small business owners across Wisconsin celebrated...
Fair Wisconsin: Sends message of support to trans youth in face of disappointing assembly votes: “Our state is a better place because you are here.”
Today, members of the Wisconsin State Assembly had the opportunity to vote to stop four anti-trans bills from advancing any further in the legislative process. Despite the harm and pain that even considering AB 100, AB 102, AB 103, and AB 104 has already caused, these bills all passed through the Assembly and will now be sent...
Milele A. Coggs: Humbled to be honored by the Milwaukee county board of supervisors during women’s history month program
Earlier this afternoon, I was recognized as one of the honorees during the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors’ 2025 Women's History Month Program. The moment inside the County Board Chamber was truly special and I feel blessed and humbled to have been selected as an honoree.
Milwaukee is blessed to have such a richly diverse group...
Fox Cities Chamber: Registration open for Fox Cities Chamber/PULSE CEO breakfast on May 6
FOX CITIES, Wis. (March 20, 2025) – PULSE Young Professionals Network, a program of the Fox Cities Chamber, will again host their popular CEO Breakfast on Tuesday, May 6 from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. at the Fox Club at Fox Cities Stadium.
A moderated panel of C-suite executives from across the region will answer questions that...
Experts say trade war will bring short-term pain, though stability expected later
Amid the chaos posed by the ongoing trade war, experts say short-term pain is inevitable but they expect global trade will stabilize as the conflict plays out.
Speaking yesterday during a “Talking Trade” podcast event at Carroll University in Waukesha, panelists explored impacts of the tariffs recently enacted under the Trump administration. They also...
FRI AM News: Experts say trade war will bring short-term pain, though stability expected later; WisBusiness: the Podcast with Brent Halfwassen, MKE Business Coach
-- Amid the chaos posed by the ongoing trade war, experts say short-term pain is inevitable but they expect global trade will stabilize as the conflict plays out.
Speaking yesterday during a “Talking Trade” podcast event at Carroll University in Waukesha, panelists explored impacts of the tariffs recently enacted under the Trump administration. They...
