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MILWAUKEE (November 1, 2024) — Visit Milwaukee is thrilled to announce it has reached a record 1,000 partner businesses that contribute to Milwaukee’s robust and dynamic tourism landscape. This milestone highlights the vibrant network of local businesses, attractions, and community organizations that work in collaboration with Visit Milwaukee to showcase the diverse experiences Milwaukee offers.

MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators has named Dr. Amy Starzecki, district administrator for the School District of Superior, as the Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Starzecki has over 20 years of experience in various educational leadership roles across small, medium, and large school districts. She is being recognized...

Madison, WI (November 4, 2024) – The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation’s Board of Directors has announced ten inaugural inductees to Legends of The Movement. Legends of The Movement recognizes and honors past and current credit union leaders in the state of Wisconsin for their service, commitment, and significant impact on The Credit Union Movement at the local...

MADISON – Wisconsin Farm Bureau is seeking applicants for four internship opportunities throughout 2025. Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Internship Opportunities The Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom program provides agricultural information through teaching resources and lesson plans to help K-12 students develop an understanding of how food is grown and raised....

Classes Available in both Outagamie and Calumet Counties Fox Cities, Wis. (November 4, 2024) – Registration is now open for the next sessions of the Fox Cities Chamber’s groundbreaking leadership program – “Leader Lab: Linking Organizational Culture and Leadership.” Leader Lab is a leadership training resource designed to impact leaders at all levels...

Some of the most active entrepreneurs, investors and service experts from Wisconsin and beyond will engage in uplifting discussions during the first day of the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison. The in-person conference, which continues Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Monona Terrace Convention Center, will also feature speakers, workshops, company pitches and an “Investor Intros”...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Consumer experiences matter to Better Business Bureau – and businesses! BBB customer reviews allow customers to post reviews about marketplace experiences with businesses, brands, and charities. So, for our second "Thank a Business" month, BBB is asking everyone to take a minute and write a customer review. "Favorable feedback is a valuable asset...

-- A new UW-Madison study finds minority communities and those with more renters are less likely to use heat pumps -- an energy-efficient alternative to other home heating and cooling options.  The study, from researchers in the university’s La Follette School of Public Affairs, was published recently in the scientific journal Joule. It was led by Morgan Edwards, an assistant...

A new UW-Madison study finds minority communities and those with more renters are less likely to use heat pumps -- an energy-efficient alternative to other home heating and cooling options.  The study, from researchers in the university’s La Follette School of Public Affairs, was published recently in the scientific journal Joule. It was led...

CONTACTS:Morgan Edwards, morgan.edwards@wisc.edu MADISON, Wis. – As heat pumps gain popularity in the US as an important strategy for reducing fossil fuel emissions, new research led by Morgan Edwards of UW-Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs highlights current inequities in the technology’s use. The newly published Joule article combines property data, sociodemographic indicators, and estimates of...

Nearly $17.6 million awarded to Wisconsin through the Community Connect grant program since 2021 Stevens Point, Wis., Nov. 1, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa today announced that the Department is investing $8,689,845.00 more for high-speed internet expansion in rural Wisconsin. The grants are through the Community Connect Program. Nearly...