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Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) and Cooperative Network, today announced its strong support for the bipartisan DAIRY PRIDE Act of 2025, legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jim Risch (R-ID), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Peter Welch (D-VT) to stop the misleading practice of labeling plant-based products with dairy terms like milk,...

(Hortonville, WI, July 31, 2025): Wolf River Community Bank is proud to announce that it has once again been voted Best Bank and Best Mortgage Lending Company in the 2025 Wisconsin Community Choice Awards – Best of the Valley, presented by Post-Crescent Media. This marks the fourth year in a row that the community bank has earned the title of Best...

A Quarter-Century of Local Commitment, Trusted Relationships, and Community Impact Madison, WI — In a financial world defined by automation and consolidation, Oak Bank in Fitchburg is proudly celebrating 25 years of doing business differently—by staying personal, local, and deeply connected to the Dane County community. Since opening in 2000, Oak...

Sun Prairie, Wis.— Bank of Sun Prairie welcomes Gary Kuter as new senior vice president, chief financial officer. Kuter leads the finance department, contributing his broad range of experience in commercial lending, compliance, risk management, operations, funding, credit analysis, pricing, and retail banking to the broader organization. Kuter has worked in banking for close...

MADISON, Wis. – Investments in young, Wisconsin-based companies by angel, venture capital and other equity investors totaled $374 million in 2024, the lowest total since 2018 but still solid by historical standards. Research by the Wisconsin Technology Council for its annual “Wisconsin Portfolio” report captured 92 separate deals involving 61 unique funds, networks and...

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. – Agrace, Wisconsin’s largest nonprofit hospice, is pleased to announce that after months of discussions with Crossing Rivers Health, it will take over the health system’s hospice program. The two organizations have also entered into a Preferred Partner Agreement to support the local community’s ongoing needs for high quality end of life care. This...

The Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership wants to put a greater emphasis on biotech companies and other manufacturers as it develops its next five-year plan.  Rebecca Gries, executive director for M7, shared an update on the group’s efforts during this week’s meeting of the Milwaukee Rotary Club. The organization was founded in 2005 and has...

-- The Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership wants to put a greater emphasis on biotech companies and other manufacturers as it develops its next five-year plan.  Rebecca Gries, executive director for M7, shared an update on the group’s efforts during this week’s meeting of the Milwaukee Rotary Club. The organization was founded in 2005 and...

Madison, WI — The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) reports an 8.7% increase in single-family housing permits statewide for the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, signaling cautious but continued momentum in the residential construction sector. From April through June 2025, a total of 3,512 permits were issued, up from 3,231...

Green Bay, WI – July 22, 2025 – GLC Minerals is pleased to announce the addition of Tristan Jenkins as the company’s new Agronomy Sales Representative. With a strong background in agribusiness and a passion for supporting farmers, Tristan brings a dynamic and results-driven approach to the role. Tristan joins GLC Minerals with over five years...

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Milwaukee, WI (July 29, 2025) – Potawatomi Ventures is pleased to announce the acquisition of Lyons Electric, a leading full-service commercial and industrial electrical contractor headquartered in Delafield, Wisconsin. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for Potawatomi Ventures as it strengthens its emerging technologies group while advancing its commitment to innovation, sustainability and a diversified service portfolio.