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Milwaukee – May 28, 2024 — Each year, the Rotary Club of Milwaukee recognizes a local leader, who makes the community a better place to live and work. Michael Gosman, president and chief executive officer of Acts Housing, earned the honor this year for his inventive ideas, products and services that have resulted in stronger families, neighborhoods and...

Milwaukee, Wis. – If you are planning an upcoming trip, keep an eye out for hotel booking scams. BBB Scam Tracker continues to receive reports of travelers falling victim to lookalike websites. Always confirm you are on the right website before making hotel reservations. How the scam works You search for hotels in the city you...

MILWAUKEE, May 28, 2024 – Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced Lynette Knutson has been appointed as general manager of Hilton Madison Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin. Knutson brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience in the southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois areas to oversee...

Madison, May 28 2024 —  Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin announces the promotion of Michael McDonald to Apprenticeship Director and the hire of Laura Kocum to Marketing and Communications Director.  Both roles were filled after their predecessors, Leigh Emrick and Kyle Schwarm retired. Michael started with ABC of Wisconsin in 2015 as an apprenticeship manager. Over the years,...

Waukesha County Technical College has launched a new accelerator program to boost technology-focused startups, particularly those working in AI.  WCTC recently announced the gALPHA and gBETA Applied AI Lab accelerators alongside startup organization gener8tor, which include plans to recruit companies in the Waukesha County area to support other startups in the region. 

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” UK Consul General in Chicago, Alan Gogbashian, shares insights on the post-Brexit global trade landscape and other trends.  Trade between the United States and the UK is on the rise, he notes, as “the economic relationship is thriving” between the two nations.  “Sitting here...

PEWAUKEE, WI. - In partnership with global venture firm and startup accelerator gener8tor, Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) announced the launch of its new gALPHA and gBETA Applied AI Lab accelerator focused on early stage tech-enabled startups, with a special focus on Artificial Intelligence. “This could not be a more exciting time for WCTC,”...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, is also a time to honor those who have lost their lives for our country. Unfortunately, scammers use this time of year to take advantage of victims in various schemes with a patriotic or military approach. In a recent BBB Scam Tracker report,...

Manitowoc, WI (May 24, 2024) A.C.E. Building Service, a Northeast Wisconsin-based commercial and industrial construction service provider, announced it has been recognized as a 2024 Top Metal Builder by the industry publication Metal Construction News. A.C.E. ranked 58th out of 100 in total tonnage and 49th out of 100 in total square footage. This is the third time the company has...

MILWAUKEE (May 24, 2024) – As the number one craft brewer in Milwaukee, Lakefront Brewery has had its fair share of opportunities to expand, acquire new assets, and spread its Handcrafted Happiness brand. The opportunity to acquire Public Craft Brewing Co. makes sense on both a hospitality and brewing side. “Kenosha is an up-and-coming area...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to help nesting turtles by following a few easy actions throughout the nesting season. This time of year, turtles emerge from rivers, lakes and wetlands to find a spot for their nests. Wisconsin’s 11 turtle species lay eggs in shallow, buried nests...