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The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Tuesday announced $49 million in Phase 2 funding to the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, a groundbreaking initiative set to drive transformative medical innovation, workforce development and critical job growth across Wisconsin.  The University of Wisconsin–Madison, one of 18 members of the Biohealth Tech Hub consortium, was a key...

Chamber celebrates announcement, calls on Congress to fully fund program MADISON – Today, the U.S. Economic Development Administration announced the approval of $49 million in Phase 2 funding, as part of the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program, for the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub application. Wisconsin’s Tech Hub, focused on personalized medicine, was one...

The Wisconsin BioHealth Tech Hub is set to get about $49 million to boost technological innovation, the U.S. Dept. of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced today. 

Tech Hub projected to bring more than 30,000 jobs and $9 billion of economic development in first 10 years to Wisconsin MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), today announced that Wisconsin has officially been selected as a U.S. Regional Tech Hub, unlocking $49 million to grow the state’s personalized...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Online purchase scams are the third riskiest scam type targeting consumers, according to the 2023 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report. July is military consumer month, so BBB shares some tips on recognizing and avoiding online shopping scams. According to the 2023 Online Scams Report, online purchase scams continued to have a huge impact, with the highest...

WISCONSIN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that Wisconsin has officially been selected as a Tech Hub and is receiving $49 million 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. The coveted designation will allow Wisconsin’s consortium of...

WASHINGTON, DC – The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), announced another funding round of approximately $504 million in implementation grants to 12 Tech Hubs to scale up the production of critical technologies, create jobs in innovative industries, strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness and national security, and accelerate the growth of industries of the future in regions...

VERONA, WI – Put on your red, white and blue, set up those lawn chairs and fire up the grill. The Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. brand, funded by the Beef Checkoff, has amazing recipes, perfect for throwing on the grill and keeping everyone happy while you wait for the Fourth of July fun to light up the sky. If...

-- The Wisconsin BioHealth Tech Hub is set to get about $49 million to boost technological innovation, the U.S. Dept. of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced today.  The state was previously allocated $350,000 in planning funds for the public-private partnership. The latest investment is part of $504 million in implementation grant funding for distribution to 12 tech hubs across the...

Release of initial recommendation sets the process in motion (Green Bay, Wis). The much-anticipated initial recommendations for Federal Milk Marketing Order reform were released today, signaling the next stage of the process is about to begin. We now have a clearer view of what changes the Agricultural Marketing Service proposes, which includes an innovative...

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that Dane County will receive $266,890 in Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds to fund a home energy efficiency and electrification campaign called Home Energy Guides that will target households often underserved by energy programs. “Dane County aims to achieve a just clean energy future—which means...

HumanSkills.AI, in collaboration with Employ Milwaukee and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), is excited to announce two interactive AI workshops for 300 Camp RISE students. Camp Rise is a two-hour, free summer enrichment and career exploration interactive session for Milwaukee Public Schools students aged 10-13 from high-need, traditionally underserved neighborhoods. The partnership, which is made possible with support from Kohl’s, aims...

MILWAUKEE– Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. (Reinhart) is pleased to announce that James Borchardt and Gordon Wright have been named co-chairs of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice, effective July 1, 2024. "Our firm's position as a leader in IP law is further strengthened by the appointment of James and Gordon as the new chairs of our Intellectual Property practice," said...

UScellular Survey Reveals Consumer Thoughts on Inappropriate Phone Use MADISON, Wis. (July 1, 2024) – July is Cellphone Courtesy Month and with smartphone usage on the rise, it’s a timely reminder to watch your digital manners. UScellular conducted a survey1 to learn how considerate consumers are while using their smartphones. Some key survey insights...

MILWAUKEE, July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the world leader in innovative workforce solutions, today announced that it plans to release 2nd quarter earnings results before the market opens on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Management will discuss the results the same day in a live webcast at 7:30 a.m. Central Time (8:30 a.m. Eastern Time), which can be accessed on the company's website.