Marquette University: Graduate School of Management partners with Near West Side Partners, Menomonee Valley Partners for tuition savings
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University Graduate School of Management has introduced a Tuition Savings Program to support neighboring organizations Near West Side Partners and Menomonee Valley Partners by extending a $200-per-credit scholarship to employees of organizations within the NWSP and MVP business improvement districts.
Beginning with the spring 2025 semester, employees of partner organizations may...
CardRates.com: Poll of Wisconsinites show they are prepared to work 6 hours overtime to boost their finances, finds survey.
9-in-10 would work a 60-hour workweek, if guaranteed to be completely free of financial obgliations.
64% would be prepared to move back in with parents or other family members to speed up their personal finances.
Infographic included.
For millions of Americans, credit card debt is a daily burden....
Citizens Utility Board: We Energies, WPS customers: Make your voice heard at public hearings on big rate hikes this week and next
MADISON — We Energies and WPS customers can make their voices heard in rate cases that will set utility prices for 2025 and 2026.
Public hearings take place in Racine Tuesday, October 1st and in Milwaukee Thursday, October 3rd. The Public Service Commission will accept written comments for a short time after those hearings. A...
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: WFBF to host federal milk marketing order learning sessions
MADISON – While Federal Milk Marketing Orders have been an important aspect of the dairy industry for more than 80 years, outside of the 2018 Farm Bill, there have not been substantial updates in nearly two decades.
To help dairy farmers understand proposed FMMO revisions and the voting process, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation will host...
Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Inc., Ellis Construction: Break ground on new $14.5 million facility in Marshfield
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (September 30, 2024) — Ellis Construction, a highly regarded, full-service construction company based in Stevens Point, recently broke ground on Weinbrenner Shoe Company’s brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Marshfield, Wisconsin. The recently approved $14.5 million manufacturing facility will be located in Mill Creek Business Park. It is expected to open in late 2025, coinciding with the 90th anniversary of...
St. Vincent de Paul: Opens second Appleton store
St. Vincent de Paul is opening a second store on Thursday in Appleton to better serve the needs of the community.
The store is located at 1175 N. Westhill Blvd., Appleton. The thrift store will sell clothing, books, household items, furniture and more. It will also include a donation drop-off.
“The...
Strong Schools, Strong Community: Announces second student co-chair
Madison, Wis. - Today, with less than 40 days until Election Day, the Strong Schools, Strong Community campaign is announcing its second student co-chair. Aharon Shelef, a senior at West High School, will be leading the campaign alongside a robust bench of co-chairs: Representative Francesca Hong, Ruben Anthony, Sandy Morales, Jeff Mack, Jane Belmore, Pablo Baxter, and fellow student co-chair...
Dept. of Natural Resources: Wisconsin to experience increasing fire danger this week
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities.
Dry weather, gusty winds and minimal chances of precipitation ahead of a strong cold front are in the forecast for the week, leading to the potential for increased fire activity. Fire danger will continue until there...
Uline: English learning program supports native Spanish speaking employees, enhances professional development of bilingual workforce
KENOSHA, WIS. – Uline, North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, is supporting the development of its Warehouse employees in Kenosha County with an English as a Second Language (ESL) pilot program.
The 8-week elective program offers weekly opportunities for Uline Warehouse employees to build their confidence and become more proficient...
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here! What will you do?
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) to highlight October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Wisconsin. Together, DATCP, DOA, and WEM are working to promote several everyday practices that the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency and National...
GSAFE: Hosts statewide conference on LGBTQ+ youth for educators, families, and community leaders
GSAFE will host their 2024 Safe Schools, Safe Communities conference on November 1 & 2 in downtown Madison, WI to provide educators, families, and leaders in communities across Wisconsin tools and resources to protect and affirm LGBTQ+ youth. Early-bird pricing is in effect through October 6th.
The conference will feature national and local educators, organizers, and...
DeWitt LLP: Attorney Shannon Allen honored with 2024 Association for Women Lawyers’ Mentoring Award
GREEN BAY | MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – Today DeWitt LLP law firm announced Attorney Shannon Allen was honored by the Association for Women Lawyers (“AWL”) with its 2024 Mentoring Award.
AWL’s Mentoring Award recognizes an attorney who has made an exceptional contribution to the life and career of a young attorney and/or law student. The...
