WisBusiness

Green Bay, WI — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) members and volunteers are hosting “Intro Events” in Green Bay and Manitowoc. The events are free and don’t require registration, just curiosity and the drive to never stop learning.  Wednesday, July 17, 10 a.m. The Weidner, Fort Howard Hall,...

BRANDON, Wisc., June 20, 2024 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Wisconsin State Director, Julie Lassa, alongside other local officials, today visited the village of Brandon in Fond du Lac County to celebrate the start of construction on the Brandon Public Library expansion project.   “This building has a rich history in the...

WHITEWATER –June 20, 2024 –The City of Whitewater has renewed their title sponsorship of the Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, Half Marathon Team Event, and 5k. Through the city’s sponsorship, the DWS is able to continue hosting a premier running event while giving back to the community and showcasing Whitewater’s best attributes. Through...

Avenues of Possibilities Tour’ to Feature Area Leaders, Community Groups A new event series dedicated to improving Wisconsin communities through sharing creative and visionary designs is coming to a city near you this summer. The Avenues of Possibilities Tour will make six stops, from Kenosha to La Crosse,...

Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) released its May 2024 Wisconsin Real Estate Report today, the first report from the traditional peak season for home sales. May 2024 home sales rose 11% compared to May 2023, and the median price rose to $315,500, which is a 6.9% increase over the past 12 months. Despite the...

Delafield, WI—Today the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) announced the hiring of Nelson Ritthaler as Director of Donor & Stakeholder Relations. Nelson will work with IRG leadership to communicate our work to major stakeholders, donors, prospective donors, and foundations. He can be reached at nr@reforminggovernment.org.  IRG CEO, CJ Szafir said, “Nelson has an incredibly...

-- Home affordability in Wisconsin hit an all-time low in May even as home sales rose 11% over the year, the Wisconsin Realtors Association reports.  The increase comes as total listings and median prices continue to rise, according to the latest WRA report. A total of 6,566 homes were sold in the state last month, compared to 5,917 in May...

Home affordability in Wisconsin hit an all-time low in May even as home sales rose 11% over the year, the Wisconsin Realtors Association reports.  The increase comes as total listings and median prices continue to rise, according to the latest WRA report. A total of 6,566 homes were sold in the state last month,...

Madison, June 19, 2024 — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin is celebrating a new record: 1,000 member companies. This achievement highlights the association’s commitment to fostering long- term relationships with contractors and its investments in apprenticeship and training programs. “Our members understand the importance of safety, skilled labor and ongoing training for...

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative today announced efforts, in partnership with several other dairy supporters, to codify the protection of timely payments and accurate testing as legislative text in the next farm bill. The request to move these specific FMMO provisions into legislation was prompted by the uncertainty created when volumes...

In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Michael Best Strategies Partner Sarah Helton weighs in on recently announced extensions to tariffs on Chinese imports, arguing the move is motivated by “both politics and strategy.”  “This was the first concrete action that the Biden Administration has taken related to the 301 tariffs, outside of calling...

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – (June 19, 2024) – Skogen’s Festival Foods will open two new stores in  Wisconsin later this year.   The Kimberly store, located at 800 E. Maes Ave., will open Sept. 20, followed by the Hudson store,  which will open Nov. 8 at 1616 Crest View Drive.  “It’s an...