WisBusiness

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with RJ Pire, founder of Service ID in Fitchburg.  Pire’s startup company has an AI-based platform for identifying lead pipes, which is meant to help water utilities find and remove these pipes “faster and cheaper,” Pire said.  “They’re saddled with some new...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with RJ Pire, founder of Service ID in Fitchburg.  Pire’s startup company has an AI-based platform for identifying lead pipes, which is meant to help water utilities find and remove these pipes “faster and cheaper,” Pire said.  “They’re saddled with some new regulations...

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced $1 million in funding is available under the Teacher Training and Recruitment Grant program. The funding pays for costs of training and recruiting teachers in areas where teacher shortages are most prevalent in the state. Grants are available through DWD’s Expanded Wisconsin Fast...

Sheboygan County, WI — The Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) works with local entrepreneurs to support businesses that address everyday needs for Sheboygan County families and residents. One area of growing demand is accessible, reliable home and family support services for working households, seniors, and individuals balancing busy schedules. To help meet this need, the SCEDC...

MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, held its annual Dairy Day at the Capitol event in Madison yesterday. DBA members, farmers, processors and other corporate professionals, gathered at the Wisconsin State Capitol to advocate for the state’s dairy community and share industry priorities. Chad Zuleger, executive director of...

MILWAUKEE — Hupy and Abraham, S.C. is proud to announce that its commercial, “Shirtless Executive,” and the firm’s TikTok profile have both earned Gold Awards in the AVA Digital Awards. In addition, the firm’s driving safety PSAs and its YouTube series, Behind the Handlebars, received Honorable Mention recognition. The award-winning commercial, produced by Market Masters-Legal,...

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) is happy to announce that it has received a $4 million federal grant to support critical taxiway upgrades and other airfield rehabilitation projects that enhance safety, efficiency, and long-term operational reliability. The funding is part of $12.4 million in community funding projects secured...

FOX Business: “The Kansas City Fed economists estimated that the economy could've added 19,000 more jobs each month, on average, from January 2025 to August 2025 without tariff effects…” MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, a new analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City found that tariffs are slowing jobs growth across...

MADISON, WI — The Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) held a constructive meeting with representatives from UW Health and Children’s Hospital regarding their recent decision to pause gender-affirming care for minors. The discussion focused on understanding the reasons for the pause, the immediate impact on families, and pathways forward that center the health, safety, and...

MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin today joins legislators, law enforcement, financial institution officials, and others in testifying in favor of a bipartisan bill that would create consumer protections around cryptocurrency kiosks. Assembly Bill 968 is designed to stop criminals from using crypto ATMs to steal from victims. There are nearly 700 of these kiosks...

The City of Madison Engineering Division is proud to announce the Madison Public Market Facility has achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.  The Madison Public Market, which will be located at 202 N. First Street, in Madison, Wis., will be a community gathering space and host to diverse merchants and...

Beginning March 6, accounting students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will provide free income tax return preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a service of the IRS and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. To qualify for the service, clients should have income of $67,000 or less. Appointments...