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MADISON, Wis. (February 29, 2024) – Nerd Made: Madison is hosting its inaugural celebration of geeky and nerdy things on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Wisconsin Masonic Center in Madison, Wis. Organized by a small group of passionate and nerdy artists, the curated show will offer an immersive experience for enthusiasts of high fantasy, table-top role-playing games, comic books,...

February 29, 2024 (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee Repertory Theater (Milwaukee Rep) is pleased to announce the official groundbreaking for the new Associated Bank Theater Center will take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, just before the theater’s annual Curtain Call Ball celebration.  Construction on the state-of-the-art complex is expected to last through the fall of 2025 and will redefine the standard of theater in Wisconsin with...

We are grateful to the Joint Committee on Finance and the State of Wisconsin for approving the release of $5 million to the Marquette University School of Dentistry to create a dental general practice residency program with a future hospital partner as previously included in the 2023-2025 State Budget.  Specifically, I would like to thank Co-Chairs Rep. Mark Born...

Menomonie, Wis. — Six entities in Dunn County have come together to boost economic development in the region. The City of Menomonie, Dunn County, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Dunn County Economic Development Corporation, Greater Menomonie Development Corporation and the Stout Technology and Business Park have signed a memorandum of agreement to jointly fund a position aimed at boosting business and industry...

Brookfield (February 29, 2024) – Brookfield-based CC&N, a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, has promoted Daniel Witkofski to president. Witkofski, who has a background in finance and accounting, has been with CC&N for two years as vice president of operations. Prior to CC&N, he spent nearly ten years at IEWC where he held various accounting and finance roles and finished his time there...

Green Bay, Wis. (February 29, 2024) – BAYCOM, a premier reseller and service provider of wireless voice and data communications and video surveillance solutions, has been named one of the “Fastest Growing Companies” by Insight on Business magazine. “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our BAYCOM employees,” says Katie Busch, president of BAYCOM. “During the past three years, we’ve...

Wisconsin Oven Corporation is pleased to announce the shipment of two (2) custom-designed Gas Fired Batch Ovens with roll-up doors. The ovens will be used to hold molded urethane wheels prior to a curing process. The batch ovens have a maximum operating temperature of 350°F and work chamber dimensions of 9’ wide x 4’6” long x 10’6” high. The ovens are designed with...

De Pere, Wis.: Sandy Fragale, CEO of Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists (OSMS), will present “Leading From the Head to the Heart” in the next installment of the 25th season of the CEO Breakfast Series at St. Norbert College. The event will be held Wednesday, March 27, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., in the Hendrickson Dining Room of the...

MILWAUKEE – Disability:IN Wisconsin, a statewide business-led nonprofit organization focused on creating a more inclusive workplace for people with disabilities, today announced a new educational series for Wisconsin employers focusing on the Disability Equality Index (DEI). The DEI, a joint initiative of Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities, is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps organizations...

APPLETON, Wisconsin – Lawrence University and the Trout Museum of Art (TMA) will break ground at 11 a.m. March 7 on a joint building project at 325 E. College Avenue in downtown Appleton. Media are welcome to join officials from Lawrence, the Trout Museum of Art, and Boldt, as well as other area dignitaries, on site for the groundbreaking of...

Lauren Finch Thomas, a natural resources educator with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, will be the featured speaker for the next Thursdays at the U lecture at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. Thomas will highlight some of the unique wildlife found at the Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area and will discuss the management of their habitat from 12:30-1:30...

-- Exact Sciences has launched a new genetic test that uses a blood or saliva sample to predict the risk of developing various cancers.  The Madison-based diagnostics company yesterday rolled out the Riskguard hereditary cancer test, which will be available for order starting March 12. It can provide insights on familial risk and specific genetic changes for 10 common cancers:...

Exact Sciences has launched a new genetic test that uses a blood or saliva sample to predict the risk of developing various cancers.  The Madison-based diagnostics company yesterday rolled out the Riskguard hereditary cancer test, which will be available for order starting March 12. It can provide insights on familial risk and specific genetic...