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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF), the charitable arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association, has recently awarded two Wisconsin students — Victoria Seif and Janelle Wolfe — with the 2025 WBF Agricultural Banking Scholarship. Students applied in late 2025, and the scholarships were presented on February 25, 2026, at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls University Center. The WBF offers two...

Appointment will give Northeast Wisconsin strong voice in statewide economic development NEW NORTH, March 5, 2026 – New North Inc. Vice President of Talent Development Rebecca Deschane has been named chairperson of the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) board of directors. She is scheduled to serve as board chair through January 2027.

Brookfield, Wis. – North Shore Bank today announced mortgage professionals Robin Tegel, Claudio Lanza , 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 16th year in a row that AVP, Senior Mortgage Lender Steve...

Manufacturing Outreach Center receives federal designation as statewide leader to support small and medium-sized manufacturers Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, has been awarded $19 million in federal funds as it takes a leadership role as manager of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program in Wisconsin. The funds, $3.8 million annually for five years, come...

Acuity announced that AM Best has affirmed the insurer’s Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) with a Stable outlook, marking the 24th consecutive year Acuity has earned the distinction and underscoring the company’s long-term financial strength and consistency. Acuity’s strength combines with the company’s steady growth, supported by strong capitalization, underwriting discipline, and longstanding...

Link Snacks, Inc. Founder Inducted into Hall of Fame during Manufacturing Awards Night Click here to view this release on our website. MADISON – Jack Link was formally inducted into the Wisconsin Manufacturing Hall of Fame at the Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards ceremony last month, joining Ron Wanek and Don Wahlin...

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Without addressing demographic challenges, Wisconsin risks falling further behind economically MADISON, Wis. –  A new report from Forward Analytics finds that although Wisconsin has made gains across several key economic indicators, its progress continues to lag behind comparable states and regions, raising concerns about the state’s long-term competitiveness. The report examines six indicators: population...

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Waukesha-based EmbedTek Joins ESOP Holding Company WAUKESHA, Wis. (March 4, 2026)  — OwnersEdge Inc., a 100% employee-owned ESOP holding company, has completed its largest acquisition to date with the purchase of EmbedTek, a Waukesha-based company that designs, manufactures and integrates embedded computing, integrated displays, custom electronics and imaging into the products of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)....

-- In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Michael Best Strategies Partner Sarah Helton says uncertainty persists after the recent U.S. Supreme Court tariffs decision.  “It’s nice that we have clarity around where the Supreme Court lands on the president not having authority under IEEPA to impose tariffs, but we are in a kind...

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Michael Best Strategies Partner Sarah Helton says uncertainty persists after the recent U.S. Supreme Court tariffs decision.  “It’s nice that we have clarity around where the Supreme Court lands on the president not having authority under IEEPA to impose tariffs, but we are...