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MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Thursday Nick Burger’s promotion to Director of Membership. “We are thrilled to promote Nick to this much-deserved role,” said WMC COO and Vice President of Membership & Partnerships Wade Goodsell. “Nick’s experience with the WMC team and...

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address celebrating 2023 economic impact data showing Wisconsin’s tourism industry generated $25 billion in total economic impact, surpassing the previous record year of $23.7 billion set in 2022. More information on Wisconsin’s record-breaking year can be found here. Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced an $885,000 Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant to the village of Pleasant Prairie. The grant will support a rail project to enable corrugated packaging company WestRock to open a new manufacturing facility and create 177 jobs in this growing Southeast Wisconsin community.“This...

MADISON, WI (June 15, 2024) — As a capstone to the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s 175th anniversary year, alumni and leaders of the UW will celebrate a century of global connections in South Korea and Thailand. The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) will host receptions for invited guests in Seoul on June 20 and Bangkok on...

New data this week shows that Wisconsin workers’ pay jumped 5.3% from this time last year, outpacing the national average. The 5.3% pay jump comes alongside news that inflation cooled in May, prices are flat, and core inflation has fallen to its lowest level in three years. Meanwhile, experts say Donald Trump’s agenda will “raise costs for consumers,” “increase the inflation rate,”...

Madison, Wis. –  The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) today announced the launch of its Workforce Ready Wisconsin website, dedicated to highlighting regulatory innovations that address growing demand for licensed workers. “Our mission will always include protecting the public by enforcing professional standards, but it also includes promoting economic growth and stability through effective regulation,”...

-- Milwaukee County had the largest economic impact from tourism of any Wisconsin county last year with nearly $4.2 billion, state figures show.  That’s 6.2% higher than the county’s $3.9 billion total from 2022, and includes about $2.3 billion in direct consumer spending.  State officials this week announced 2023 was another record year for tourism activity in Wisconsin, with a $25...

Milwaukee County had the largest economic impact from tourism of any Wisconsin county last year with nearly $4.2 billion, state figures show.  That’s 6.2% higher than the county’s $3.9 billion total from 2022, and includes about $2.3 billion in direct consumer spending.  State officials this week announced 2023 was another record...

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., June 12, 2024 – Road America, the renowned motorsports venue, is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated WeatherTech® SCCA Chicago Region June Sprints® June 21-23. This historic event holds a significant place on the Road America calendar and serves as the first step towards achieving the prestigious SCCA Triple Crown of Racing.

NEW North, Wis. (June 12, 2024) – The NEW Manufacturing Alliance has released the third installment of its Industry 4.0 Talent & Technology study.  The findings found that business largely stabilizing or improving since the COVID-19 pandemic, most manufacturing companies plan to increase their investment in Industry 4.0 technologies and the talent needed to support them. This survey,...

Grant will allow UW-Green Bay’s Dean of Students Office to work 1:1 with students  Green Bay, WI – UW-Green Bay has been awarded a $50,000 grant to provide individualized guidance and support to students who have experience in foster care, homelessness, or who have been orphaned or are wards of the state. The services...

WHEN: Noon June 14th - Noon June 15th WHERE: SE corner of North Ave. and Terrace at the top of St. Mary’s hill. WHAT: Liz Franczyk, Executive Director of the Local 212 FAST Fund at MATC, is doing a unique fundraiser. Donors will pitch-in $1 for every mile they think Liz...