Economist calls for self-funding incentive program to bring people to Wisconsin
Creating a self-funding incentive program to attract people to Wisconsin is the “only way” to offset demographic challenges in the years to come, economist Dale Knapp argues.
Knapp, who leads the Wisconsin Counties Association’s Forward Analytics research division, spoke yesterday during the 2025 Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon. The Madison event was hosted by WisPolitics,...
THU AM News: Economist calls for self-funding incentive program to bring people to Wisconsin; U.S. Bank economist provides insights on tariff impacts
-- Creating a self-funding incentive program to attract people to Wisconsin is the “only way” to offset demographic challenges in the years to come, economist Dale Knapp argues.
Knapp, who leads the Wisconsin Counties Association’s Forward Analytics research division, spoke yesterday during the 2025 Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon. The Madison event was hosted by...
WisBusiness: the Show with Brent Ridge, Dairyland Power Cooperative
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MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features Brent Ridge, the chief executive officer of Dairyland Power Cooperative, a La Crosse, Wis., utility that serves parts of four states. Ridge discusses the future of...
Marquette Univerity: Marquette Law School, College of Education to host conference on focusing K-12 education reform on teaching efforts, May 8
MILWAUKEE — Robert Pondiscio, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and Sarah Almy, chief of external affairs for the National Council on Teacher Quality, will serve as keynote speakers for an afternoon conference, “Focusing K-12 Education Reform on Teaching Efforts,” hosted by Marquette University Law School’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education and...
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: Business Outlook Survey: Second Quarter, 2025
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Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce: Milwaukee and Madison leaders meet in fast-paced forum
Madison, WI – Join the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce for our next Advocacy in the A.M. featuring leaders from the Milwaukee and Madison regions. This fast-paced unscripted exchange will highlight the strengths and challenges of Wisconsin's twin economic engines. County executives and chamber leaders will share quick takes on key issues, including workforce housing, talent attraction...
Alliant Energy: 25 students awarded Alliant Energy Innovation Scholarships
MADISON, Wis. (April 30, 2025) – Twenty-five Iowa and Wisconsin high school seniors received $1,000 Innovation Scholarships from Alliant Energy. The annual scholarships, to be used for higher education expenses, reflect students’ academic achievements and outstanding leadership in their communities. Students demonstrated leadership through community service and volunteer work, as well as academic achievement through exceptional grade point...
Hilldale: Farmers Market returns beginning May 3
MADISON, Wis. (April 30, 2025) –Spring is here and Hilldale’s farmers market is back!
The center’s annual farmers market kicks off May 3 and will continue every Wednesday and Saturday from 8:00am-1:00pm through October 29 in the lot behind L.L.Bean, off of Segoe Road. This year, Hilldale is excited to welcome several new vendors to...
Foundation for Dane County Parks and Dane County Parks: Groundbreaking ceremony launches major improvements at Mendota County Park
MADISON - The Foundation for Dane County Parks and Dane County Parks hosted a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday at Mendota County Park to kick-off construction on a multi-million-dollar park improvement made possible by philanthropic support in honor of Karen and Tom Ragatz.
Karen and Tom Ragatz - beloved members of the Dane County community who passed...
Wisconsin Technology Council: ‘WisBiz: The Show’ features CEO Brent Ridge of Dairyland Power Coop; previews upcoming events
MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features Brent Ridge, the chief executive officer of Dairyland Power Cooperative, a La Crosse, Wis., utility that serves parts of four states. Ridge discusses the future of energy generation and distribution in the region. The Show also reviews recent and upcoming Tech Council events.
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Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities: Beloit College joins statewide transfer agreement between Wisconsin private colleges and Wisconsin Technical College
Madison, Wis. – Students seeking to transfer credits from any of Wisconsin’s 16 technical colleges to Beloit College will have a much easier time in the future.
This month, Beloit joins 16 Wisconsin private, nonprofit colleges and universities participating in the WAICU-WTCS Course Credit Transfer Agreement between the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) and...
Emplify Health by Bellin: 112 employers save $6.6 million through Emplify Health by Bellin direct partnerships
GREEN BAY — Emplify Health by Bellin continues to deliver results that matter through its direct-to-employer model. In 2024, 112 employer partners saved a total of more than $6.6 million, an increase from $6.4 million in 2023. This growth reflects the power of Emplify Health’s integrated care approach, which is rooted in the Triple Aim framework — enhancing the care...



