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MADISON, Wisconsin—Plastic Ingenuity, one of the largest custom thermoformers in North America, has expanded its operations into Europe with the acquisition of Spezi-Pack, an established thermoforming company located near Dresden, Germany. This expansion enables Plastic Ingenuity to offer regional European manufacturing for medical device and pharmaceutical packaging, increasing efficiencies along the value chain. “With...

MILWAUKEE, March11, 2026 -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE:MMI), has published its Milwaukee Retail Investment Forecast Report for 2026.   “Milwaukee’s retail sector is demonstrating notable resilience, supported by strong household income growth, limited new supply and vacancy levels that remain among the lowest in major U.S. markets,” stated Todd Lindblom, senior managing director and market leader. 

Optimism on Main Street drops slightly in February while labor quality and sales improve MADISON, WI (March 11, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.5 points in February to 98.8 but remained slightly above the 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index decreased three points from January to 88. “Although optimism...

MADISON, Wisconsin (March 11, 2026) – Alliant Energy named 14 Wisconsin communities including the Town of Beloit, Janesville, and Verona to receive grants totaling $50,000 through the company’s Community Tree Planting program, part of its One Million Trees initiative.   “Our commitment to environmental stewardship and the communities we serve is unwavering,” said Becky Valcq, president of Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin energy company and vice president of energy...

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is investing $17.2 million in advancing care for critically-ill babies at HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital in Green Bay. The investment makes way for a complete renovation of the St. Vincent Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where immediate, 24/7 care is provided for infants...

MADISON, WIS.- Ready to market smarter with AI? Madison College is offering a free AI for Small Business Marketing Workshop on April 23 from 11 a.m.- noon at the Madison College Truax campus. Space is limited, so sign up to reserve a spot. Participants will learn how to use AI tools to turn data...

GREEN BAY/LA CROSSE — Emplify Health is among Wisconsin health systems urging the State Senate to ensure legislation aimed at relieving hospital capacity concerns passes before the end of the upcoming legislative session. According to data from the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA), one of the most significant reasons hospital emergency departments face patient backlogs is due to delays...

EAST TROY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the East Troy Electric Railroad Historic District on the State Register of Historic Places. The district extends 7.2 miles from the Village of East Troy to the Village of Mukwonago (Walworth and Waukesha Counties). Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Amy Wyatt presented the State Register...

MONONA, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Frost Wood Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 2026. This neighborhood has the largest concentration of International style houses and displays other high-style residences from the mid-century in a consciously planned development. The Frost Woods Historic...

MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of Calvary Baptist Church in Milwaukee on the State Register of Historic Places. The building was designed in the Neo-Expressionism style and constructed at 2959 North Teutonia Avenue for Milwaukee’s oldest African American Baptist congregation. Calvary Baptist Church was erected in 1971 and designed by...

BROOKLYN, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Upper Lone Tree Farm Historic District in the Town of Brooklyn in Green Lake County on the State Register of Historic Places. The Upper Lone Tree Farm Historic District encompasses approximately 23 acres just south of State Highway 23. The Upper Lone...

DE PERE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the State Bank of De Pere in Brown County on the State Register of Historic Places. The building was originally constructed in 1877 and received a new pronounced façade in 1904 that highlights the Beaux Arts style. The State Bank of De...

DOOR COUNTY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the F.J. King shipwreck on the State Register of Historic Places. Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Amy Wyatt presented a certificate to Tamara Thomsen. The shipwreck is submerged in Lake Michigan near the Town of Liberty Grove in Door County. The schooner...