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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) today announced that Kimberly M. Plache will retire from her position as WHEDA Deputy Executive Director effective July 5, 2024. Governor Tony Evers appointed her to the role in May 2019. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve at WHEDA,” said...

Spectrum Internet® with Starting Speeds of 300 Mbps Now Available to nearly 2,900 Homes and Small Businesses  Network Buildout is Part of Spectrum’s $5 Billion, Multiyear Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Investment in Rural Broadband  Outagamie County, WI (July 2, 2024) — Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation*, today announced the...

Subscribers: This is the last edition of WisBusiness AM News of the week due to the Independence Day holiday. The AM News will return Monday. Thank you for subscribing! -- Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Workforce Development announced 4,637 Wisconsin students across 17 districts will receive training for careers involving robotics, welding, plasma cutting, 3D printing, drones and...

Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement: Wisconsin has been designated a BioHealth Tech hub by the Biden-Harris Administration. The designation brings an award of $49 million in federal funding to support the state’s biohealth sector. This transformational investment in Wisconsin will support innovation in health care while creating new family-supporting jobs. 

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin hosted a press conference to celebrate the $49 million investment she secured for Wisconsin’s Tech Hub to grow the state’s personalized medicine and biohealth sector – advancing research and innovation, growing our economy and creating jobs, and boosting American competitiveness in a cutting-edge industry. Senator Baldwin was joined on the call by Wisconsin Economic Development...

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is again among the best universities in the country for quality, affordability and student outcomes in Money’s 2024 Best Colleges in America rankings. Money looked at more than 2,400 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges in the country, with 745 schools meeting the initial screening requirements for further examination.

Madison, Wisconsin (July 2, 2024) — Today, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, announced career advancements for professionals across the country, including 12 in Madison. The advancements are effective July 1. With more than 130 locations, CLA serves clients of all sizes, providing advice and professional services in...

GREEN BAY, Wis., July 2, 2024 – USDA issued its draft decision on Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) changes, which will be the Recommended Decision when published in the Federal Register in early July. At that point, industry feedback will be collected during a 60-day public comment period. “We appreciate the work of the Department through...

MADISON – The Wisconsin Technical College System Board today announced its finalists for the WTCS president position. The finalists are Robert Griggs and Layla Merrifield. “I am delighted that our national search yielded a wealth of exceptional candidates,” said S. Mark Tyler, WTCS Board Chair. “This is an important position within Wisconsin’s educational landscape. The...