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12.9.2024 Quarles & Brady LLP announced today that it has received the sixth annual U.S. Bank Law Division “Invested in Diversity” award, presented each year to a law firm with a strong relationship with U.S. Bank that is making a meaningful difference through its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession.

Foundation has given more than $1.3 billion in grants since 1985 Milwaukee, WI – The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation announced today that it gave $14.5 million in grants to dozens of organizations throughout Milwaukee and Wisconsin in 2024.  For nearly 40 years, the Foundation has given to local organizations that strengthen families and communities, cultivate arts and culture,...

Clayberg is one of only two individuals honored nationwide Brookfield, Wis. (December 9, 2024) – MLG Capital, a national leader in private equity real estate investments, today announced that Vice President Nathan Clayberg was named a 2024 Rising Star by Multi-Housing News in the publication’s annual Excellence Awards program. The prestigious annual award honored only two of the...

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) today announced key leadership appointments in Europe, effective January 1, 2025. David Herranz, Senior Vice President and Head of Sales in Europe, has been appointed Regional President, Southern Europe, excluding France, and will oversee ManpowerGroup's operations across the region. He will report to Chair & CEO Jonas Prising and join the Executive Leadership Team. Additionally, Riccardo Barberis will continue as Regional President, Northern Europe while expanding...

MADISON, Wis. – The annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2025 competition until 11:59 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.   The Wisconsin Technology Council produces the contest to encourage entrepreneurs statewide in the startup stages of tech-based businesses. It links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert...

Milwaukee, WI – On March 1, 2025, NFL kicker and all-time leading scorer of the Green Bay Packers Mason Crosby, along with his wife, Molly Crosby, a lung cancer survivor, will accept the prestigious Award of Excellence from Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation. The foundation will honor the Crosbys at its 34th Award of Excellence Dinner on...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Gift cards are a popular and convenient gift-giving option, but they are also a target for scammers. Stay one step ahead and shop carefully to avoid a scam known as “gift card draining.” Here’s how the gift card scam works: Scammers tamper with gift cards in stores using handheld scanners to capture card...

1.44 Million-square-foot warehouse opening December 2024, adding 200+ new jobs in the Kenosha area KENOSHA, WI. – Uline, North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, is proud to announce the opening of the largest warehouse in Wisconsin, and among the top 20 largest warehouses in the nation. The new facility, open for shipping...

Ten Milwaukee Area Technical College students from the Baking and Pastry Arts associate degree program showcase their decorating skills and holiday spirit at the annual MATC Parade of Gingerbread Houses currently on display at the Milwaukee Public Market (MPM), 400 North Water Street, Milwaukee. The public is invited to view, vote on and even purchase the 10 gingerbread...

-- Agricultural observers in Wisconsin are leery of Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan, saying it could deal a multi-billion dollar blow to the state’s ag industry.  Trump has pledged to declare a national emergency after he’s inaugurated in January in order to deport immigrants living in the country illegally en masse, as well as mobilize military assets to do so.  While...

Agricultural observers in Wisconsin are leery of Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan, saying it could deal a multi-billion dollar blow to the state’s ag industry.  Trump has pledged to declare a national emergency after he’s inaugurated in January in order to deport immigrants living in the country illegally en masse, as well as mobilize military assets...

Contact: Megan Wittman, megan.wittman@sierraclub.org Madison, WISCONSIN – Columbia Energy Center owners announced plans to push back the coal-fired power plant’s retirement date to the end of 2029. This is the second time the coal-fired power plant has been delayed to close. Originally slated to retire in 2024, its owners – Alliant Energy, Madison Gas and Electric...