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Acts Housing: Completes $26.4 million capital campaign

Milwaukee, March 11, 2026 – Nonprofit Acts Housing today announced it reached its $26.4 million fundraising goal for its Opening Doors Campaign, which launched in 2022. The transformational capital campaign aims to reshape the local housing landscape and expand home ownership opportunities, especially for families with low to moderate incomes. Acts Housing provides homebuyer and financial...

UW-Green Bay: To host Earth Day premiere of “The Natural World of the Bay,” a new feature documentary by Dan Larson

Film explores the bay of Green Bay through ecology, nutrients and human stories; premiere supports UW–Green Bay Scholarships and the Lower Fox River Watershed Monitoring Program Green Bay, Wis.— The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay will host the local premiere of “The Natural World of the Bay,” a new feature‑length documentary by filmmaker Dan Larson, on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22,...

Mastercraft Ventures selects banking software startup for its first investment

Mastercraft Ventures is making its first investment after wrapping up fundraising late last year, backing an AI startup that’s expected to have a “big impact” in the banking software industry.  That’s according to Mason Cook, managing director of the Beloit-based venture capital firm. In an interview yesterday, he said the decision to choose Voyager...

WED AM News: Mastercraft Ventures selects banking software startup for its first investment; Senate committee hears testimony on bill to grant more local control over wind, solar projects

-- Mastercraft Ventures is making its first investment after wrapping up fundraising late last year, backing an AI startup that’s expected to have a “big impact” in the banking software industry.  That’s according to Mason Cook, managing director of the Beloit-based venture capital firm. In an interview yesterday, he said the decision to choose...

UW-Madison School of Pubic Affairs: Greg Lukianoff of FIRE to discuss free speech in higher ed at campus event with UW–Madison chancellor

University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin will sit down with Greg Lukianoff, president and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), on March 18, 2026, to discuss free expression on college campuses and across the country. “For Me, But Not for Thee: Free Expression in Higher Education” will take place...

HSHS: Megan Pfarr named chief executive officer for new rehabilitation hospital in Green Bay

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, an operating division of Lifepoint Health, have announced that Megan Pfarr will lead Hospital Sisters Health System | Rehabilitation Hospital as its first chief executive officer when it opens later this year. Pfarr previously served as executive director of primary care for Prevea Health,...

Western Wisconsin Conservation Council: Farmers in Western Wisconsin strengthen conservation efforts with sustainable practices: Progress highlighted in 2025 Annual Report

ROBERTS, Wis. ― Following in the footsteps of his parents, Jeff Lueck, along with his wife, Jenny, and children, Caleb and Sophia, take pride in continuing to care for their land today and for future generations. Lueck has been farming with his dad on their family farm since the mid-1990s....

Lakefront Brewery: Expands its popular new grist line of gluten-free beers with a lower-alcoholic, lower-calories grapefruit radler, available now!

Experts in brewing gluten-free beer and the first to brew one (2005), Lakefront Brewery continues to innovate and experiment in the gluten-free space, ensuring gluten-intolerant beer lovers have quality options on the store shelf. MILWAUKEE (MARCH 10th, 2026) – Lakefront Brewery, the largest seller of gluten-free beer in the United States, is excited to announce the release...

American Council of Engineering Companies: Emergency storm sewer repair celebrated in national engineering competition

Expedited Effort Showcases Ingenuity, Infrastructure Resilience, and Public Trust WASHINGTON (March 09, 2026) – Clark Dietz, Inc. of Kenosha, Wisc. has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 59th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA). The award comes for the Buckley Park Critical Storm Sewer Repair...

Froedtert ThedaCare: Area hospitals urgently request lawmakers pass “Next of Kin” legislation

Froedtert ThedaCare Committed to Delivering Appropriate Levels of Care for Every Person MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — Local health care systems are asking the State Senate to approve legislation aimed at ensuring Wisconsin residents receive appropriate levels of care before the end of the upcoming legislative session. Assembly Bill 598 aims at making...

Forward Theater: Presents rolling world premiere of Lady Disdain, April 9-26.

Madison, WI – For their final production of the 2025-26 season, Forward Theater Company will present the rolling world premiere of Lady Disdain by Lauren Gunderson. Directed by Jen Uphoff Gray. Performances are in the Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts, April 9-26.Gunderson’s work has consistently topped national production lists, placing her alongside many of the most recognized names...

Madison International Trade Association: Hosts March 17th event

Madison, WI, March 10th, 2026 – On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Madison International Trade Association (MITA) will host its annual Trade Compliance event, featuring a distinguished line-up of “best-in-class” trade compliance professionals sharing their experience and insights on the most pressing trade compliance challenges of today. The event “Navigating the Tumultuous Waves of...
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