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Milwaukee, Oct. 2, 2024 – The ThriveOn Collaboration has selected Kinship Community Food Center, which serves residents in the Riverwest and Harambee neighborhoods, to operate a signature café in the historic ThriveOn King building. In addition to bringing healthy food options to the dynamic community hub, the nonprofit partner will also bring to the table an innovative workforce training...

Madison, Wisc. – Summit Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative, hosted its annual ShredFest on September 28. Held in partnership with the Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin and Pellitteri Waste Systems, the free event helps protect citizens and Summit’s members against identify theft by shredding paperwork that contains personally identifiable information such as Social Security numbers, banking...

– Oct. 2, 2024 – Wisconsin's public school students are supported by dedicated public servants who advocate for their best interests. Join us in recognizing these passionate locally elected leaders during Wisconsin School Board Week from Oct. 6-12. “Their leadership shows students that hard work and perseverance can lead to success, and that their potential is...

MADISON, WIS. – For the second year in a row, Stoney Point Joel Bailey claimed Grand Champion of the International Jersey Show, after winning the Six-Year-Old & Older Cow class. She is owned by Vierra Dairy Farms of Hilmar, Calif., and is the recipient of the Allen Hetts Grand Champion Trophy and the $1000 Udder Comfort Grand...

MADISON, WIS. – During the 2024 International Junior Jersey Show, Pacific Edge VIP Tessah-ET was awarded Grand Champion Female after claiming Intermediate Champion honors. Owned by Brent Rocha and Coltan Seals, of Tillamook, Ore., Tessah will receive the Lillian & Keith King and Jim King Grand Champion of the Junior Show and the $500 Udder Comfort Grand...

MADISON, WIS. – Gin-Val Logic Lauretta-EXP claimed Grand and Senior Champion of the International Milking Shorthorn Show on Tuesday, October 1. The winning Aged Cow is owned by Cory and Kristen Salzl of Lichfield, Minn. Lauretta received the Allen Hetts Grand Champion Trophy and the $1000 Udder Comfort Grand Champion Award. Heavenly Zora-ET, owned by Dillon Freeman of...

-- A report from a UW-Madison working group says the university’s culture around entrepreneurship “emphasizes gatekeeping and risk management,” weakening its ability to attract startup talent.  The university yesterday released a report called “Empowering the Wisconsin Idea: The Future of Entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison,” authored by a group of business experts assembled by UW-Madison leadership.  Along with highlighting areas...

A report from a UW-Madison working group says the university’s culture around entrepreneurship “emphasizes gatekeeping and risk management,” weakening its ability to attract startup talent.  The university yesterday released a report called “Empowering the Wisconsin Idea: The Future of Entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison,” authored by a group of business experts assembled by...

MADISON, WIS. – Out of the 123 entries for the 2024 International Junior Milking Shorthorn Show, Heavenly Zora-ET owned by Dillon Freeman, of Bremen, Ind., was awarded Grand Champion of the Junior Show after claiming Senior Champion honors. Zora will also receive the Lillian & Keith King and Jim King Grand Champion of the Junior Show and the $650 Udder...

MADISON, WIS. – Vieux Village Gentleman Joy, owned by Florent Foley of Piopolis, Quebec, Canada was named Grand Champion of the International Ayrshire Show after winning the Five-Year-Old Class and being named Senior Champion. She is the recipient of the Allen Hetts Grand Champion Trophy and the $1000 Udder Comfort Grand Champion Award. The winning Four-Year-Old Cow,...

MADISON, WIS. – Toppglen Wishful Thinking-ET was named Senior and Grand Champion of the International Junior Ayrshire Show on Monday, September 30. She is bred and owned by Tanner, Brennan, Marissa, and Logan Topp of West Salem, Ohio. Wishful Thinking is the recipient of the Lillian & Keith King and Jim King Grand Champion of the Junior...

Contact: 608-223-1111info@wiagribusiness.org Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Agri-Business Association has announced long-time Executive Director Tom Bressner will retire in July 2025, following a distinguished career of leadership and service to the state's agri-business community. In preparation for this transition, the WABA Succession Planning Committee, comprised of six board members, has worked diligently over the past several...