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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Waukesha, Wisconsin, March 19, 2024– HRG has announced that they have added Beth Maas, SPHR, director human resources for HRG, to the owners group, effective January 1, 2024. Maas has been with HRG since 2006. She joins Sean Grudzinski, product research and analysis manager, Steve Brester, director information technology, Julie Bonnell, vice president operations, Dave Wendland, vice...

Kewaunee County, WI — The Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation (KCEDC) is thrilled to announce the inaugural Kewaunee County Small Business Expo, set to take place on Saturday, May 4th, from 9 am to 4 pm, at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds. This event promises to be a vibrant celebration of local entrepreneurship and community spirit. The Kewaunee County Small Business...

Are you or anyone you know struggling with some kind of substance addiction? If so, where should you turn for help? Christina Garcia and Breanna Showkeir will describe the peer recovery-coaching services available in northwest Wisconsin March 28 during Thursdays at the U at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. The presentation will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Blue Hills...

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (March 19, 2024) – Above and Beyond Children’s Museum (ABCM) appoints non-profit executive and local community member Catherine (Cate) Tinker as executive director. In her role, Tinker will carry on with the museum’s mission starting on April 8, 2024. In the executive director role, Tinker will engage the community in supporting museum initiatives and build creative educational partnerships in...

Green Bay, WI – At the UW-Green Bay winter reception and dinner, Executive Director of Wello, Natalie Bomstad, was presented with the Community Service Award for her immense contributions to the Northeastern Wisconsin community. The Wello team, along with UW-Green Bay staff and alumni, the Council of Trustees, and representatives from Northeast Wisconsin businesses and nonprofits, came together to...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Natural disasters like storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires often bring out the best in people as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a crisis also brings out contractors taking advantage of those who have already been victimized. Better Business Bureau warns homeowners affected by natural disasters to beware of “storm chasers” and out-of-town contractors soliciting business. Although not all storm...

Contact:Cassandra Krause, Director – Communications, Wisconsin Bankers Association608-441-1216 | ckrause@wisbank.com MADISON, Wis. – The annual Wisconsin Economic Forecast Luncheon, set for April 10, 2024, at the Madison Sheraton, is co-organized by the Wisconsin Bankers Association and WisPolitics-WisBusiness. Doors open at 11 a.m., with the program going from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. This year, a focus...

West Bend, WI – April Is Family Strengthening Month in Wisconsin. This month and throughout the year, the Washington County Health & Human Services Department encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Washington County a safe place for children and families. Research shows that positive childhood experiences in nurturing environments provide a strong foundation for children’s...

Lakefront Brewery adds 3rd gluten-free beer and creates a new variety pack. MILWAUKEE (March 19, 2024) – The best-selling gluten-free craft beer is New Grist Pilsner-style Beer. Voted the best gluten-free beer at the World Beer Cup in 2022, New Grist Gosa Rita Margarita-Style beer took gold. And new this year, New Grist IPA was released by Lakefront Brewery. All three beers...

-- Wisconsin manufacturers are using AI to back up engineers and technicians in the field, supporting other technologies such as augmented reality and interactive databases.  And even more advanced applications are planned for the near future, panelists said yesterday at this year’s Wisconsin Tech Summit, held at Lambeau Field in Green Bay and organized by the Wisconsin Technology Council.  Trey Taylor,...

Wisconsin manufacturers are using AI to back up engineers and technicians in the field, supporting other technologies such as augmented reality and interactive databases.  And even more advanced applications are planned for the near future, panelists said yesterday at this year’s Wisconsin Tech Summit, held at Lambeau Field in Green Bay and organized by...

Madison, Wis. – After nearly 10 years of serving as the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools (WCRIS) and several other faithful years of public service and education advocacy, Sharon L. Schmeling has announced her retirement, set for Sept. 12, 2024.  Schmeling earned her bachelor of arts degree in...