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Holiday event to collect toys in Northeast Wisconsin region, public invited to make donations Brookfield, Wis. – North Shore Bank today announced that eight of its branches in the northeast will host toy drives for local organizations in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. The public is invited to make donations at participating locations.      “We...

More than half of survey respondents (54%) feel financial strain into the New Year* MILWAUKEE — November 25, 2024 — In anticipation of the holidays,Landmark Credit Union commissioned a survey to learn more about top holiday stressors, how Wisconsinites spend during the season and how shopping behaviors may lead to debt. It’s no surprise that...

Light up your child’s face (and their college savings) this year MADISON, Wis. (Nov. 25, 2024) – As the holiday season approaches, we, as parents, are asked by grandparents, family friends, and relatives: "What does your child want for the holidays?" We aim to find the perfect gift…but down the road, will our kids truly...

Green Bay, WI – Nov. 25, 2024 – Legacy Hotel Green Bay is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with HSHS St. Vincent Children's Hospital in Green Bay, starting Friday, Dec. 6 through Friday, Dec. 20, the hotel will host a community toy drive, collecting unwrapped gifts to distribute to children in need and those hospitalized during...

Milwaukee, Wis. – For years now, some consumers have been getting text messages stating that a major delivery carrier needs them to "update delivery preferences" on a package by clicking a link. The problem? The texts are scams, and the links result in the theft of personal information, money, or both. Most consumers love the convenience...

MADISON, Wis. – Shopping for gifts this holiday season? There are many factors to consider when searching for the perfect present, especially when the recipient is a child. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) encourages shoppers to keep safety in mind while searching for the best holiday deals. Safety Considerations

MADISON, Wis. – During the winter holidays, many Wisconsinites exchange gifts to bring joy and show their appreciation for others. Unfortunately, scammers also know that gift buying and giving is a holiday tradition and will try to take advantage of consumers’ good intentions. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is asking consumers to...

Recent call to deregulate in favor of a retail choice model is short-sighted

-- The Department of Natural Resources identified at least two parties in the past four years as responsible for addressing PFAS contamination the agency attributed to others, according to agency records.  The records show DNR has issued letters identifying responsible parties for PFAS contamination across 22 sites since 2020. And a WisPolitics review found DNR issued at least two such...

The Department of Natural Resources identified at least two parties in the past four years as responsible for addressing PFAS contamination the agency attributed to others, according to agency records.  The records show DNR has issued letters identifying responsible parties for PFAS contamination across 22 sites since 2020. And a WisPolitics review found DNR...

Madison College is leading a Wisconsin Energy Partnership to help small and medium-sized manufacturers reduce their energy footprints. Madison College, Southwest and Northeast Wisconsin Technical Colleges and the K-12 Energy Education Program at UW Steven's Point, were awarded a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing...

MADISON, Wis. – On Thursday, November 21, 79 Wisconsin bankers and 21 banks were honored by the Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) for their efforts in promoting financial literacy to Wisconsin’s community members. WBF is the nonprofit arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) whose mission is to promote financial literacy and financial capability to the public and...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with John Garnetti, managing director of UW-Madison’s Office of Business Engagement.  He discusses the office’s impact on Wisconsin’s business community, providing examples of how the OBE works with companies in the state through a variety of programs. It’s existed for more than 20 years, helping to identify the best department or...