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The MMAC’s latest business outlook survey found relatively low expectations for growth in the second quarter.  Bret Mayborne, economic research director for the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, notes respondents expressed concern about continuing economic growth in the coming months.  “That concern was reflected with less than half of those surveyed...

April 29, 2024 – Weakness was expressed by Milwaukee-area businesses toward second quarter economic growth, according to a Business Outlook Survey conducted by the  Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC). Forty-four percent of  businesses surveyed see sales increases in 2024’s second quarter, 43% see profit gains and  48% expect job gains vs. year-ago levels.  

VERONA, Wis. ― As the scent of barbeque and family dinner fills the air, Wisconsin proudly welcomes May Beef Month, a time to honor the dedication, collaboration, and unmatched flavor that defines the beef industry.  In Wisconsin, cattle are raised by a community that spans from pasture to plate. This economic powerhouse is the...

MADISON – Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) Commissioner Marcus Hawkins announced today the appointment of Mikhaila Calice as his Executive Assistant (EA). Mikhaila’s first day in this role is April 29. Each Commissioner at the PSC has one EA who advises on issues and matters before the PSC. Prior to joining the PSC,...

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (April 29, 2024)— Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that it will provide 1,000 free anemia screenings in May at select Hy-Vee stores throughout its eight-state region. Hy-Vee is the first retailer in the U.S. to offer anemia screenings to its customers. Health experts estimate that as many as three million Americans...

NEENAH, WI – April 29, 2024 – Di Renzo and Bomier, a leading law firm in Neenah, Wisconsin, is proud to announce that John H. Healy has joined the firm as a Shareholder, effective immediately. John Healy, a University of Wisconsin Law School graduate of the class of 2014, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his...

SOUTH BELOIT, IL – (April 18, 2024) – Mid-States Concrete Industries, which produces structural and architectural precast concrete systems, has recently acquired Architectural Precast, Inc. of Browntown, Wis. Both companies specialize in precast concrete building systems. By combining the precast capabilities of Architectural Precast, Inc. and Mid-States Concrete’s expertise in precast solutions, customers will benefit from expanded opportunities for...

APPLETON, Wis. (April 29, 2024) — The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction is reminding participants to register by 11:59 p.m. on April 31 to take advantage of the lower prices for its race weekend events, taking place Sept. 20-22, 2024. By registering before May 1, participants can save: $10 on...

MIDDLETON, Wis. (April 29, 2024)—The Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy has several fun events planned for late spring and early summer, including a special event this week where visitors can view the Conservancy’s bald eagle family and recently born eaglets. Upcoming events include: Eagle Nest Watching Party (4-6pm Friday,...

MILWAUKEE, April 29, 2024 — Children’s Wisconsin is proud to begin serving patients at its new Center for Child Development, located at 1250 N. 113th St., Suite 200, in Wauwatosa. The Center, which is relocating and expanding from its previous location at the Lilly Center in Brookfield, begins welcoming patients today, April 29, 2024. The Children’s...