WisBusiness

(Green Bay, WI) Over the past two years, Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) has been making a series of improvements to its facility, grounds and airfield. One of the projects recently received the 2023 Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association/WisDOT Contractor-Engineers “Outstanding Construction Project Award.” The award was given to GRB contractors Vinton Construction and Mead & Hunt for their combined planning and rehabilitation work done...

Milwaukee, WI – February 15, 2024 – In a joint announcement today, First Stage and Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) are proud to announce that Milwaukee philanthropist Anthony Petullo has made a stunning donation to both organizations in the amount of $3.5 million dollars ($1.75 million designated to each organization to be made over four years) for the creation of...

MADISON, Wis.—Feb. 15, 2024—WPS Health Solutions opened a new annual funding cycle on Feb. 14 for qualified tax-exempt organizations that support key drivers of social and health equity. The company is focused on giving to groups that have a strong emphasis on the mental health and well-being of people in communities across the country where WPS does business. The WPS...

Dodge County, WI (February 15, 2024) — Spectrum, the #1 rural internet provider in the nation*, today announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services to 650 homes and small businesses throughout rural Dodge County. Spectrum’s newly constructed fiber-optic network buildout includes parts of the following towns: Clyman, Emmet, Lebanon, Hustisford, Fox Lake, Mackford, Randolph and Trenton....

Reader Precision Solutions (‘RPS’ or ‘the Company’) announced the addition of four high-efficiency Star SR10-J Swiss CNC machines to its robust manufacturing arsenal of precision machining equipment and technology at its Elkhorn, WI facility, Precision Plus. This strategic acquisition is part of the Company’s ongoing commitment to excellence in advanced manufacturing, further enhancing its ability to deliver the highest-quality...

MILWAUKEE – The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music is delighted to announce its new Fellowship in Teaching Artistry program and the first two fellows. This groundbreaking fellowship program has three focus areas: classroom teaching, private lessons, and career development. Specifically, the program aims to uplift Black and Latine classical musicians early in their careers and increase underserved Milwaukee-area students’ exposure to classical music...

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Thursday that Rachel Ver Velde was promoted to Associate Vice President of Government Relations. She will also take on additional duties as a senior political advisor for the organization. “Rachel has proven time and again that her experience and expertise are invaluable to...

APPLETON, Wis. (Feb. 15, 2024) – The 33rd annual Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction is excited to announce registration for the 2024 weekend of events, taking place Sept. 20-22, is now open. Participants are encouraged to take advantage of early bird prices and register now to receive the lowest registration prices of the year. “We are thrilled to welcome runners and walkers...

WAUSAU, Wis. (Feb. 15, 2024) — Bone & Joint Clinic, S.C. (Bone & Joint), central Wisconsin’s leading independent provider of comprehensive musculoskeletal services, is proud to announce the promotion of Kayla Degner to director of physical therapy. Degner is responsible for overseeing the operations of the physical therapy department and acting as a liaison between the physical therapy team and other Bone & Joint providers...

MADISON, WI (February 15, 2024) — WRTP | BIG STEP, a workforce intermediary, has partnered with the Latino Academy of Workforce Development, Inc. to host our 2024 Partners in Construction Diversity Career Fair on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 3 PM – 7 PM at the Latino Academy of Workforce Development, Inc. (2909 Landmark Pl, Madison, WI 53713). The Partners...

-- Families with young children are more likely to face economic challenges than others in Wisconsin, according to an analysis of UW-Madison survey data.  The university yesterday announced survey results from the La Follette School of Public Affairs, which found more than a third of surveyed families with young children struggle to cover monthly expenses, compared to less than a...

Families with young children are more likely to face economic challenges than others in Wisconsin, according to an analysis of UW-Madison survey data.  The university yesterday announced survey results from the La Follette School of Public Affairs, which found more than a third of surveyed families with young children struggle to cover monthly expenses,...