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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF), the non-profit arm of the Wisconsin Bankers Association, has awarded four Wisconsin students — Mariana Gamez Garza, Melanie Gauger, Ian Mouw, and Nicholas Szczech — with the 2024 WBF Spring Scholarship. The WBF Spring Scholarships of $2,000 each are open to graduating Wisconsin high school seniors and current college students pursuing...

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Dairy Business Association announced today that the annual Dairy Strong conference will return to Green Bay on Jan 15-16 for the 2025 event.  The 2025 conference, to be held at the KI Convention Center, will focus on the future of the dairy community and how it’s being shaped through policy,...

Milwaukee, Wis. – For a small business owner, well-trained employees are a key defense against scams. If your employees can recognize social engineering attacks, spot fraudulent emails, identify fake websites, and maintain safe password practices, they are well-equipped to keep your business safe. What can you do to make sure your staff knows how to spot a scam? BBB recommends the following tips.

DE PERE, WI – (June 14, 2024) – Krause Group, a leading provider of asset preservation solutions, resources, and education for long-term care, is pleased to announce the addition of Holly Westervelt, MBA, CLF, LUTCF, as the new Vice President of Sales. This newly created role aims to provide a fresh and innovative approach to the leadership of Krause...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Chris Mambu Rasch, executive director of Building Advantage.  The organization is a joint labor management council for the union commercial construction industry, which works to advance union interests and help them compete for work. Rasch discusses the group’s work in southeastern Wisconsin along with the latest developments in the industry.  “Making...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Chris Mambu Rasch, executive director of Building Advantage.  The organization is a joint labor management council for the union commercial construction industry, which works to advance union interests and help them compete for work. Rasch discusses the group’s work along with the latest developments in...

Oconomowoc, Wis. – Bank Five Nine is proud to sponsor Riverworks Development Corporation’s Beerline Celebration Series with a $1,000 donation.  Riverworks Development Corporation was created to help with the redevelopment of the east Capitol Drive corridor. For years, the area had been home to many major businesses. When those businesses disinvested or relocated, the...

Washington D.C. – Fincantieri’s Wisconsin shipyards have become key players in bringing new and innovative green approaches and solutions to the American shipbuilding industry. Both Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) and Fincantieri ACE Marine (FAM) were recognized last week by Green Marine for their efforts in 2023. The results were announced at the annual GreenTech...

MADISON, WI (June 11, 2024) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index reached the highest reading of the year in May at 90.5, a 0.8-point increase but still the 29th month below the historical average of 98.  The Uncertainty Index rose nine points to 85, the highest reading since November 2020. Twenty-two percent of owners...

Contact Colleen McDonald, Sr. Consultant - Earned Media 414.801.3146 | cmcdonald@mcw.edu Funding available for projects that improve health and advance health equity in Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wis., June 13, 2024 – The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) is offering seed grants up to $50,000 for community-led projects that create...

MADISON, WI —More than $175,000 in cash awards and solar panel donations were awarded to 13 Wisconsin nonprofits as part of the 14th round of grant funding for Solar for Good. These awards will lead to the development of over 800 kilowatts (kW) of solar electricity added to the Wisconsin electric mix and over $2 million in...

Milwaukee, Wis., June 13, 2024 – The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) is offering seed grants up to $50,000 for community-led projects that create new strategies, test innovative ideas, and foster collaboration to address health challenges in Wisconsin. Similar funding is available for Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) researchers. Organizations eligible for AHW’s Community-Led Seed Grants...