Wisconsin Historical Society: Breaks ground on the new Wisconsin History Center
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Wisconsin History Center on Wednesday, April 23. The new cultural destination is rising on the site of the former state historical museum on Madison’s Capitol Square. The event included remarks from State, Society and Tribal leadership before officially kicking off construction of the long-awaited...
UW-Madison: Four UW–Madison professors elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences announced today that four University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members have been elected to the national honorary society and research center.
The inductees, all in the category of social and behavioral sciences and representing the College of Letters & Science, are political philosopher Harry Brighouse, social psychologist Patricia...
Festival Foods: Parker Griebel named 2025 FMI Asset Protection Rising Star
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Fox World Travel: Earns 2025 Top Workplaces Spring Culture Excellence Awards for innovation, leadership
OSHKOSH, Wis. (April 23, 2025) — Fox World Travel, a nationally recognized travel agency with 65 years of vacation, business and meeting and incentive travel experience, has been recognized by Energage with two 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards in the Innovation and Leadership categories. These awards, based entirely on employee feedback, celebrate organizations that foster exceptional workplace cultures and prioritize putting people first.
Fox Cities Chamber: Introduces Executive Elevate Leadership Program
FOX CITIES, Wis. (April 23, 2025) – The Fox Cities Chamber is launching a new leadership program, Executive Elevate — designed exclusively for C-suite leaders and senior executives.
This intimate, five-month series offers space for personal growth, strategic insight, and peer-to-peer connection. Through expert-led sessions and optional one-on-one coaching, participants will gain valuable tools to lead with...
Aries Industries: Kellar Equipment broadens geographic reach as dealer representative for Aries Industries
Waukesha, Wis. – Aries Industries, celebrating 40 years as the industry leader in state-of-the-art equipment for inspection and maintenance of underground infrastructure, has strengthened its western U.S. market presence by expanding the geographic reach of its California-based dealer representative.
Kellar Equipment, which joined the Aries Industries dealer network in February 2024, has added Washington, Oregon...
Marshfield Clinic: Offers individualized approach for military and Veterans
Marshfield Clinic is offering a new service to help Wisconsin’s rural veterans navigate through the complexities of healthcare and get the care they need.
Veteran Services Care Coordinators are now located in Marshfield and Ladysmith to work with veterans to connect them to healthcare, community services, and earned Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. Funded through...
Wisconsin Technology Council: Is it possible to revive American manufacturing? Learn more May 8 at Tech Council Milwaukee lunch
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Join us Thursday, May 8 in downtown Milwaukee to hear from leaders who understand manufacturing as they debate a core question: Is it possible to bring back manufacturing in the United States after decades of decline?
A core reason behind President Trump’s tariff policies is his pledge to revive American manufacturing, which he...
Edvest 529: Draft a winning future for your student with a bonus offer from Edvest 529
MADISON, Wis. (April 16, 2025) – The National Football League draft is coming to Green Bay and Edvest 529, Wisconsin’s direct-sold college savings plan, is celebrating with a promotion to help families score a touchdown for their child’s future education. From April 21-27, 2025, accounts opened with an initial deposit of at least $25 will receive a $25 bonus...
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Welcomes new Director of Communications & Marketing
MADISON - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) — the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association — announced that Jacob Fischer has joined the organization as its new director of communications and marketing. Fischer brings years of strategic communications, media relations, and rapid response experience to WMC’s communications and marketing team.
“Jacob is a great fit for...
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation: Athlete Spotlight: Andrea Hand brings global momentum to her first Lumberjack World Championships
Hayward, WI — Making her debut at the 2025 Lumberjack World Championships is a competitor with grit, heart, and an impressive international resume: Andrea Hand, a paramedic, mom of two, and rising star in the world of lumberjill sports.
Hailing from Kaslo, British Columbia, Andrea chopped her first underhand block in the fall of 2017 and entered...
Adams: Expands presence in South Central Wisconsin with acquisition of Walser Electric
ELKHORN, Wis., April 23, 2025 – Adams, a leading provider of electrical, generator, low voltage, heating and cooling, solar, and plumbing contracting services, today announced the acquisition of Walser Electric, a well-established commercial and industrial electrical contractor serving south-central Wisconsin since 1966. The acquisition strategically expands Adams’ footprint in a key growth market while further strengthening the Company’s...
Society Insurance: Charitable donations exceed $180,000 in 2024
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (April 23, 2025) — Society and its employees have contributed a total of $182,712 to 110 causes within its nine-state operating territory in 2024, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting communities across the company’s service area.
Among the many organizations and programs supported by Society’s donations are Big Brothers Big...