WisBusiness

-- Last year’s lower total for early-stage investment isn’t a surprise as the state returns to a more typical level of venture capital activity, Wisconsin investors say. The Wisconsin Technology Council reports early-stage businesses in the state last year raised about $490 million through 107 deals, well below the two previous years.  In 2021 -- recognized as a standout year for...

Last year’s lower total for early-stage investment isn’t a surprise as the state returns to a more typical level of venture capital activity, Wisconsin investors say. The Wisconsin Technology Council reports early-stage businesses in the state last year raised about $490 million through 107 deals, well below the two previous years. 

FOND DU LAC, Wis.  (July 23, 2024) — Society Insurance recently had its overall financial strength affirmed as A- (Excellent) with Stable Outlook by international rating agency AM Best Rating Services. “This affirmation reflects AM Best’s expectation that Society will maintain a very strong balance sheet while continuing to generate profitable operating results and surplus appreciation...

RACINE, Wis. (July 23, 2024) — Wisconsin-based, multigenerational business O&H Danish Bakery today announced Peter Olesen has been named President of the company after 12 years serving in  leadership roles for the company and serving as a fourth-generation co-owner of O&H. With this  transition, Eric Olesen will assume the role of President Emeritus.  “As...

Waukesha, Wis. (July 23, 2024) – In a strategic move to accelerate growth, OwnersEdge Inc., a 100% employee-owned ESOP holding company based in Waukesha, Wis., has acquired Communications Direct (CommDirect), an Illinois-based, mission-critical communications business that is a Motorola Solutions channel partner and a national leader in communication system rentals. This is the first acquisition for OwnersEdge...

MILWAUKEE — The Garlic Mustard Pull-A-Thon is an annual competition and fundraiser that encourages people throughout southeastern Wisconsin to protect our woodlands by pulling non-native invasive plants. A traveling trophy is given annually to the team who pulls the most bags of garlic mustard/dame’s rocket and also pulls in donations for education during the event. This...

Milwaukee, Wis., July 23, 2024 – In a move to enhance future growth, sustainability and impact in the LGBTQ+ community it serves, Cream City Foundation has joined the Greater Milwaukee Foundation as a supporting organization. In this specialized community foundation structure, Cream City Foundation will maintain an independent board and decision-making power while benefitting from the investment expertise, administrative support and regional...

MADISON, Wis. – The first thing Emily Sughroue will tell you about her daughter Lucy is that the 7-year-old is a character, with a passion for dance and a mischievous grin. The second thing is that trying to stop a 7-year-old from itching is nearly impossible. “We always kept her nails...

Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore visited Wisconsin on July 22 to experience water conservation efforts. Wisconsin Farm Bureau hosted the group in Western Wisconsin, visiting several Farm Bureau members’ farms. The day concluded with a roundtable discussion.  "Water has infiltrated everything the EPA does and cares about. Americans need clean water...

MADISON, JULY 22, 2024 — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Pamela Boivin to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Board of Directors. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Willie Smith from the board. “Pamela brings a depth of experience and knowledge to the WEDC Board of Directors, with a demonstrated commitment...

MADISON, Wis. – As the Consumer Protection Financial Bureau (CFPB) marks 13 years of combating corporate greed, Republicans in Congress continue to undermine the bureau by attempting to strip funding and block rules that will save working families money.With an overwhelming majority of Americans in support of increased efforts to crack down on corporate price gouging, the CFPB has...

-- A state biohealth workforce project aims to drive interest in the field, provide specialized training, fill job openings with skilled workers and more.  That’s according to Mark Thomas, chief strategy officer for Madison Area Technical College and leader of the Actualizing Biohealth Career Pathways project, one of several key initiatives getting funding through the state Tech Hub effort.  He spoke...

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce President and CEO Kurt Bauer discusses export challenges for companies in the state and how they’re addressing them.  “We are still seeing a hangover effect from COVID, supply chains for some are still tangled,” he said. “But most have solved that problem. Most...

A state biohealth workforce project aims to drive interest in the field, provide specialized training, fill job openings with skilled workers and more.  That’s according to Mark Thomas, chief strategy officer for Madison Area Technical College and leader of the Actualizing Biohealth Career Pathways project, one of several key initiatives getting funding through the...