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WEDC is assembling a “concept paper” later this month for the National Institute of Standards and Technology in hopes of landing a proposed manufacturing AI project in Wisconsin.  Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., yesterday highlighted this plan during a meeting of the agency’s board. She said NIST is...

The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD) in collaboration with the Inclusa Foundation is excited to announce the selection of two outstanding Wisconsin Disability Policy Fellows for the 2024-2025 term, Jenny Price of Verona and Nicki Vander Meulen of Madison. These remarkable candidates were chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants for their expertise,...

The Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy (CROWE), the Department of Economics, and Young Americans For Freedom invite you to a Fireside Chat on "Economic Policies of the Trump Administration: Past & Prospective." See attached flyer. The speaker, Casey B. Mulligan, is a Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago and received his...

Don’t miss the chance to be a part of the race-weekend magic APPLETON, Wis. (Sept. 17, 2024) — The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction is seeking enthusiastic individuals to fill remaining positions on the Kwik Trip Volunteer Squad. With over 1,800 vital roles ensuring the success of the Marathon weekend, volunteers are the heart of this...

An Eight-Week-Long Festivity Along the West Coast of Wisconsin West Coast of Wisconsin (September 2024): Each weekend from November 2nd through December 21st finds the charming villages of the West Coast of Wisconsin – Bay City, Maiden Rock, Stockholm, Pepin, and Nelson filled with nostalgic celebrations of the Season. A nostalgic step back into holidays in the...

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point saw growth in first-year, graduate and total enrollment for the 2024-25 academic year, according to official information from the first day of classes. This fall saw a 6% increase in graduate student enrollment, a 3% increase in first-year students/transfer enrollment and a 3% increase in total full-time enrollment at...

Community Shares of Wisconsin will honor local social and environmental justice leaders Madison, WI - On September 19, Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) will honor local leaders and organizations who are advancing social and environmental justice in our community. The annual Community Change-Maker Awards event will take place at Union South and online. The...

This is really exciting! Martinez White, founder of Intuition Productions, will return to provide entertainment, music and vibes for the seventh annual 365 Leadership Summit on October 28 at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club. The 365 Leadership Summit, now in its seventh year, is the state’s premier professional development, networking and...

MADISON — Every year, more than 80,000 people in the United States die from opioid overdoses. Nearly 1,500 of them are in Wisconsin — more than four each day. “Losing these lives isn’t acceptable in a healthy society,” says Cody Wenthur, an associate professor in the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy. “We don’t...

(Appleton, Wis) – Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. is excited to announce the addition of a key staff member who will focus on serving two of the firm’s legacy markets, religious and senior living. Mike Edwin has joined Hoffman as a Senior Consultant – Religious and Senior Living Markets and will help strengthen Hoffman’s business development efforts while...

NEW NORTH, September 17, 2024 – Registration now is available for the NEW Digital Alliance Tech Summit 2024, being held Oct. 15 from 1-5 p.m. The free event, which will focus on the impact of Generative AI over the past year, features interactive dialogue with tech industry leaders from Gartner, Microsoft, Google and SECURA Insurance.