WisBusiness

-- Only three of the top 10 most lobbied bills during the 2023-24 legislative session have been signed into law by Dem Gov. Tony Evers.  For the other seven, they mainly failed because lawmakers couldn’t muster the support needed to get the legislation through both GOP-run houses. A prime example of that was a hotly debated transmission line bill that cleared...

Only three of the top 10 most lobbied bills during the 2023-24 legislative session have been signed into law by Dem Gov. Tony Evers.  For the other seven, they mainly failed because lawmakers couldn’t muster the support needed to get the legislation through both GOP-run houses. A prime example of that...

West Allis, WI (August 16, 2024) – The Wisconsin Section of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (WPGA) is excited to present the Suter Ward Group at Morgan Stanley Wisconsin State Open, at Minocqua Country Club on Monday-Wednesday, August 19-21. The event provides an exciting opportunity to bring this championship to the Northwoods of Wisconsin for the first-time....

Wausau, Wisconsin (Aug. 2024) – Kolbe Windows & Doors announces the promotion of Elizabeth (Liz) Reynolds to the position of director of marketing. This promotion recognizes her contributions and achievements within the company and marks a significant milestone in her career. Based in Wausau, Wisconsin, she reports to Kolbe’s president Jeff De Lonay and will be responsible...

Milwaukee, Wis – Wells Fargo and Operation HOPE, Inc., a national nonprofit dedicated to financial empowerment for underserved communities, today announced the opening of a HOPE Inside center in Milwaukee, Wis. The HOPE Inside centers are located inside a Wells Fargo branch in each market, and feature Operation HOPE financial coaches who help empower community members...

MILWAUKEE – Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. (Reinhart) is pleased to announce that 120 attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in their 2025 Best Lawyers® list. Of those honored, 20 were named “Ones to Watch in America™ and nine were named “Lawyer of the Year.” Every year, Best Lawyers names one lawyer in each practice “Lawyer of the Year.”

Retail Sales Growth Was Strong in July With Good Details; Consumers Continue to Spend PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher Retail sales increased 1.0% in July from June. Details were solid, with a 0.4% increase in core sales. Sales fell slightly in June after revisions, but the...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Laura Strong, board member for Forward Festival.  Strong, a strategic advisor for Madison-based firm Archeus Technologies, previews next week’s Forward Festival -- an annual celebration of startups and entrepreneurship held in and around Madison. The event series includes dozens of gatherings throughout the week, covering a wide range of topics...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Laura Strong, board member for Forward Festival.  Strong, a strategic advisor for Madison-based firm Archeus Technologies, previews next week’s Forward Festival -- an annual celebration of startups and entrepreneurship held in and around Madison. The event series includes dozens of gatherings throughout the week, covering...