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Governor petitions for federal designation to help local small businesses in eligible counties compete for federal contracts MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), announced today that he has formally submitted a petition to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler asking for several counties to...

Glendale, Wis. – Sprecher Brewing Company is getting ready for a month-long 40th anniversary celebration starting with the Sprecher Root Beer Bash on Saturday, August 2; continuing with National Root Beer Float Day on Wednesday, August 6; and culminating with a huge Anniversary Bash on Sunday, August 24. Sprecher Root Beer Bash Experience the world’s largest root beer float festival...

A UW-Stout research project is combining automated robotics and AI for agricultural applications, in hopes of saving time and effort for farmers.  The effort is supported with a two-year, $175,000 Universities of Wisconsin Innovation Grant, funding work led by UW-Stout engineering Prof. Yuan Xing and applied social science Program Director Tina Lee. 

-- A UW-Stout research project is combining automated robotics and AI for agricultural applications, in hopes of saving time and effort for farmers.  The effort is supported with a two-year, $175,000 Universities of Wisconsin Innovation Grant, funding work led by UW-Stout engineering Prof. Yuan Xing and applied social science Program Director Tina Lee. 

MADISON , Wis.– The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) announced today that Erin Libecki is the new leader of the Commercial Lending team.  As Director of Commercial Lending, Libecki and her team will focus on deploying capital and resources to finance multifamily affordable housing and business development projects throughout Wisconsin. The commercial lending...

Travelers will experience the latest art installation in partnership with MIAD MILWAUKEE (July 22, 2025) – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD) have joined forces once again to introduce an exciting new art installation as part of a long-term partnership at the Airport. MIAD's...

Madison, WI  (July 22, 2025)  – Congress has slashed funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, or CPB. The independent agency distributes funding to help support a variety of noncommercial radio and TV stations, including NPR, PBS, and many Tribal and independent community broadcasters across the country. Created in 1967, the CPB provides vital support...

PSC Encourages Utility Customers to Call PSC’s Consumer Affairs Bureau for Assistance   MADISON – With the National Weather Service issuing a heat advisory for east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin on July 23, 2025, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is reminding customers of utility disconnection laws and providing tips to help customers stay safe...

(Madison, WI) July 22, 2025 – The four Wisconsin SCORE Chapters are once again coming together to present Accelerate Your Business for Women ’25, a full-day summit dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey. The event will take place on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Wisconsin Dells. This...

MILWAUKEE (July 22, 2025) – Trefoil, a leading B2B marketing agency, launched today its AI Engine Optimization service designed to help companies ‘become the answer’ for AI generative searches. 90% of B2B buyers now use generative AI in their purchase process – from researching vendors to validating decisions , putting new pressure on brands to control how they’re represented in...

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., June 22, 2025 – Road America and Motul are proud to announce a multi-year partnership that will see Motul become the new Official Motor Oil & Lubricant and title sponsor of the annual IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship event weekend, beginning in 2025, and a new landmark sponsor of the Turn 9 bridge, previously known as the...

Menomonie, Wis. – Tucked right off Highway 29 near Chippewa Falls is a small family farm bursting with scent and color in June and July. Pondview Lavender Farm, owned by University of Wisconsin-Stout operations and management Lecturer Bob Sworski, welcomes folks to pick lavender during the harvest season. Recently, an agricultural robot helped to advance...