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Milwaukee, Wis. – Tax scams are among the most stubborn cons out there. They reappear often, each time with a slightly different spin. The main theme is scammers posing as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the U.S. or as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in Canada, trying to trick people into either paying up or sharing personal information.

ELM GROVE, WI (Feb. 5, 2023) — Valentine’s Day is the perfect chance to express affection to  someone special, but the chocolatey choices can be both overwhelming and a little ho-hum. Fazio’s  Sweet Moments Sweet Life chocolate boutique is taking the humdrum guesswork out of heart-shaped  giving with its “Stop and Shop Valentine Chalet.”  

Acuity announced that AM Best has affirmed the insurer’s Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) with a Stable outlook, the 22nd consecutive year Acuity has earned an A+ Financial Strength Rating.  Acuity also has an A+ Financial Strength Rating from Standard & Poor's (S&P), offering independent agents and customers the financial security of two...

Milwaukee-area manufacturers are more optimistic about 2024 than other businesses in the region, according to the latest Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce survey.  Seventy-one percent of surveyed manufacturers expect sales to increase this year, while 13% expect sales to fall. By comparison, 54% of non-manufacturers predict higher sales in 2024 and 3% expect sales...

-- Milwaukee-area manufacturers are more optimistic about 2024 than other businesses in the region, according to the latest Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce survey.  Seventy-one percent of surveyed manufacturers expect sales to increase this year, while 13% expect sales to fall. By comparison, 54% of non-manufacturers predict higher sales in 2024 and 3% expect sales to decline.  Also, 52% of manufacturers...

February 2, 2024 - La Crosse, Wisconsin - La Crosse Distilling Company is proud to announce  the inaugural release of Barrel Aged Gin - Fieldnotes Gin aged in repurposed bourbon and  brandy barrels   Mitchell Parr, Head Distiller elaborates, “We are always challenging ourselves to innovate  sustainably. This is why we love repurposing spent barrels....

Waukesha, Wis. – Aries Industries, the industry leader in state-of-the-art equipment for inspection and maintenance of underground infrastructure, has strengthened its southwestern U.S. market reach by adding Phoenix-based Short Equipment Inc. to its dealer network. Located in the heart of the Valley of the Sun, Short Equipment Inc. offers a broad range of top-brand municipal service vehicles....

An executive with Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction in Appleton is seeing a “real surge” in interest for new geothermal and solar projects as federal incentives reduce related costs.  Mark Hanson, the company’s director of sustainable services, spoke yesterday during the Renew Wisconsin Summit at the Monona Terrace in Madison. He said most of...

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) today proudly announced new appointments within the Commissioners’ Office and the Division of Energy Regulation and Analysis. The appointments are in effect starting February 5, 2024. Commissioner Kristy Nieto announced the appointment of Matt Sweeney as her Executive Assistant (EA). Each Commissioner at the PSC...

Contact:Tim McCormickTim.McCormick@Harley-Davidson.com414-534-6180 MILWAUKEE, USA (Feb. 2, 2024) – Mama Tried, the homegrown motorcycle show that has resonated with builders, racers and motorcycle enthusiasts the world over, is back for its 10th anniversary in 2024! And the Harley-Davidson Museum provides the ideal starting point for your weekend. The official Mama Tried Pre-Party takes over the H-D Museum campus...

MILWAUKEE-The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is among 10 universities nationwide funded by the U.S. Department of Energy to launch a Building Training and Assessment Center. These centers will teach technical college students to identify ways to reduce carbon emissions and conserve energy in industrial facilities and commercial buildings that serve mainly disadvantaged communities. Led by...

In the realm of corporate governance, where time equates to invaluable currency, Howwe Technologies is proud to introduce 'The Yearly Planning Wheel.' This structured approach is a culmination of best practices honed from the experiences of thousands of leaders and teams, designed to simplify the intricacies of strategic planning and governance. Effective planning is...