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The Public Finance Authority (“PFA”) has closed on a project that’s providing assistance in financing the expansion of operations, making improvements to the facilities, and fixing other long-term needs for Goodwill Industries of Lane and South Coast Counties in Oregon. Goodwill Industries of Lane and South Coast Counties has a mission that aligns strongly with PFA, to provide vocational...

After a national search, Dr. Mary Hoffman has been named permanent associate vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire after nearly four years in the interim position. Hoffman, who was named interim associate vice chancellor and interim dean of graduate studies in summer 2020, began the permanent associate vice chancellor position on March 25. “During Dr. Hoffman’s...

(Appleton, Wis) – Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of three new team members: Kaylee Bertrand, Joel Harris, and Phil VandeWettering. Bertrand, a designer, is a 2023 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a bachelor’s degree in architectural studies. She will begin graduate school in the fall while continuing to work at Hoffman. Harris joins Hoffman...

MADISON, Wis.—March 26, 2024—WPS Health Solutions has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Wisconsin State Journal for a fourth year. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected...

Milwaukee, WI – Visionary League is excited to announce the highly anticipated return of Women, Wine, & Tech 5.0 on April 25th, 2024, from 6 PM to 9 PM CDT at 1128 North 9th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233. This year marks the 5th anniversary of this unique event that celebrates and empowers women in the tech industry through networking, inspirational talks, and...

LA CROSSE, WI, March 25, 2024 – First Companies has announced plans to build a cutting-edge, 308,000 square feet distribution center in West Salem, WI, a strategic move aimed at enhancing customer service and optimizing supply chain efficiency. The new distribution center, with its state-of-the-art technology and innovative logistics solutions, marks a significant milestone in First Companies commitment to...

-- The state’s manufacturing workforce is expected to shrink in the coming years in line with national trends, according to the latest Department of Revenue economic forecast.  Based on the latest revisions to employment data, Wisconsin manufacturing employment fell by 0.5% in 2023, the DOR report shows. The agency expects this sector’s total employment to continue declining through 2027, following...

The state’s manufacturing workforce is expected to shrink in the coming years in line with national trends, according to the latest Department of Revenue economic forecast.  Based on the latest revisions to employment data, Wisconsin manufacturing employment fell by 0.5% in 2023, the DOR report shows. The agency expects this sector’s total employment to...

MADISON – Last Friday, Governor Evers signed into law Senate Bill 261, preventative health legislation to encourage parental involvement in the decision of teenagers to use tanning beds. Under the bill authored by Representative Donna Rozar (R-Marshfield) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton), adolescents aged 16 and 17 are required to obtain parental or guardian consent prior to using UV-emitting tanning...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (March 25, 2024) – Marketing should make your business more efficient and competitive. However, there are some fallacies about how to employ a market-orientation and these can cause frustrations and lost profits. This talk’s central argument is that small and medium-sized businesses don’t need to hire an entire marketing department to get results. Many times, it’s a matter of...

MILWAUKEE — As part of planned changes to its leadership structure to better align with the university’s new strategic plan, the Marquette University Provost’s Office announces the following new leaders and promotions: Dr. Chris Navia, vice president for inclusive excellence, will move into a new role as acting vice president for belonging and student affairs, which combines the university’s...

FORT MCCOY, Wis. - Twelve Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers from across the state competed against one another for the title of Soldier of the Year and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year at the state Best Warrior Competition in Fort McCoy, Wis., March 22 - 24, 2024. Over the course of three days, the Soldiers were evaluated on their proficiency...