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Forty-four percent of respondents to a recent WMC survey are delaying or shrinking projects or capital expenditures due to high interest rates.  Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce yesterday released findings from its latest Wisconsin Employer Survey, which found respondents continue to have a largely negative view of the state economy. Just 23% said the Wisconsin...

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Kirby Hanson proud to see her team’s product come to life on international athletics stage Menomonie, Wis. – As University of Wisconsin-Stout alum Kirby Hanson watched the Summer Olympics in Paris from her home in Vancouver, British Columbia, she and her family had a more personal reason to cheer on their nation’s athletes.

MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses shows a sustained negative outlook for the economy. According to the Wisconsin Employer Survey, only 23 percent of businesses rank the Wisconsin economy as strong – nearly identical to the results six months ago. That number, however, is significantly lower than the 39 percent that rated the economy as strong in...

MILWAUKEE (August 5th, 2024) – The sale of Public Brewing Company has now been completed by Milwaukee’s largest craft brewery, Lakefront Brewery. The Kenosha brewery will be closed for just a short time – approximately a week – for some light reorganizing, training, and business licensing to be finalized.  “After a week or so, Public...

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Partners, collaborators and contractors involved in the Edge Climate-Smart project met in Green Bay on July 17 to share success stories, project updates and begin visioning for the future. The day-long meeting provided an opportunity for cross-sharing of information to strengthen the overall program.  “It was...

MADISON – On Friday, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin denied a petition from the Village of Pewaukee seeking review of a Court of Appeals decision that struck down its transportation utility tax. The case was filed by the WMC Litigation Center in 2022 on behalf of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’...

Madison, WI – Wisconsin’s 19 Community Health Centers are celebrating National Community Health Center Week, August 5 to 9. Throughout the state, Community Health Centers are hosting community events, providing tours, and highlighting the special role that each Community Health Center plays in their communities. The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA), on behalf of Community Health...

MILWAUKEE (August 5, 2024) – Cousins Subs® announces four organizations as recipients of a combined $12,000 in grants through its Make It Better Foundation. Funding will help offset the cost of resources and programming that address the vital community needs of health and wellness, hunger and youth education. The four Make It Better Foundation grant recipients include:

Milwaukee, Wis. – As the back-to-school season approaches, parents and students are gearing up for the annual shopping spree. Whether you prefer in-person shopping or browsing online, staying informed and prepared can make this busy time more manageable and cost-effective. Here are some tips to help you navigate back-to-school shopping. Before determining what students may need...

Madison, August 5, 2024 —  Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin is celebrating a new record: More than 2,475 apprentices are now enrolled into the association’s apprenticeship program. Of those, 600 apprentices are beginning their first year. This number is up by nearly 100 from the year before, and reflects a greater interest in the skilled...