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MADISON — The University of Wisconsin–Madison will award an honorary doctorate degree this May to Reverend Dr. Alexander Gee Jr., an innovative community servant and transformational educator who is nationally recognized for his advocacy on behalf of the Black community and for his leadership in addressing the root causes of racial disparities. A UW–Madison...

WHITEWATER – March 22, 2024 – For the past twelve years the Discover Whitewater Series (DWS) has been in collaboration with  the University, the city, the Whitewater Unified School District, and the Greater Whitewater Committee. Through this the DWS is able to  host the twelfth annual Half Marathon, Half Marathon Team Event, 5k, and Kids Korral. The...

FORT MCCOY, Wis. — Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers, representing units from across the state, will begin a grueling 48-hour gauntlet known as the Best Warrior Competition this evening. The competition is a series of 12 scheduled events that test each enlisted Soldier’s proficiency in warrior tasks, while also challenging their physical, mental and...

Catherine Jacobson, CEO of Froedtert ThedaCare Health will be the featured speaker at the next Cap Times Power Hour on Friday, April 12, at the Edgewater Hotel.  Froedtert ThedaCare Health is composed of two Wisconsin health care systems — Froedtert Health and ThedaCare — which merged on Jan. 1. Jacobson led the merger effort and she...

MADISON – The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce announced today that Henry Sanders, CEO of 365Nation, has received the Chamber’s 2024 Ground Floor Award for Small Business Leadership. The award recognizes true champions for small business who are leaders in their business and in the community. Previous recipients include Jim Garner of Sergenian's Floor...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with returning guest Greg Piefer, founder and CEO of SHINE Technologies.  Piefer discusses the latest developments and path ahead for the Janesville-based nuclear technology company, which recently announced an agreement with a business called Orano to develop a pilot plant for recycling spent nuclear fuel.  “It’s a really big deal,” Piefer said....

LA CROSSE, WIS. - The Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) Southwest Office is teaming up with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) to present a Business Women's Roundtable in La Crosse on Thursday, March 28th. The public is invited to this event, which will take place from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the WWBIC office...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with returning guest Greg Piefer, founder and CEO of SHINE Technologies.  Piefer discusses the latest developments and path ahead for the Janesville-based nuclear technology company, which recently announced an agreement with a business called Orano to develop a pilot plant for recycling spent nuclear fuel. 

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul, together with the U.S. Department of Justice and 15 other states and district attorneys general, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act and Wisconsin antitrust law. The complaint filed in the...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on updates to the state’s Elk Management Plan now through April 20, 2024. Updates to the 2024-2034 Elk Management Plan include changes based on recommendations from the Natural Resources Board, Wisconsin Elk Advisory Committee and feedback from private landowners in the elk management...

MADISON, Wis. – In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Lauren Usher of gener8tor talks about the accelerator’s state, national and even international footprint as it works to provide opportunities for entrepreneurs. The Show also previews recent and upcoming Tech Council events. Governor’s Business Plan Contest:The annual Governor’s Business Plan Contest attracted 150 entries from...

March 21, 2024 (MILWAUKEE) —On Monday, March 18, 2024, Milwaukee Repertory Theater (Milwaukee Rep) held the 2024 regionals for the Next Narrative Monologue Competition, a national program for high school students featuring the work of contemporary Black playwrights created by Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company. Milwaukee Rep is one of many regional cities participating, offering free workshops across the city to prepare...