WisBusiness

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Chris Landowski, co-founder and chief technology officer of Onego Bio.  The company earlier this year purchased a 26-acre lot in Jefferson County for a planned manufacturing facility. Onego Bio produces a fermentation-based egg protein powder product called Bioalbumen, and plans to reach the equivalent output...

Community Shares of Wisconsin will honor local social and environmental justice leaders Madison, WI - On September 11, Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) will honor local leaders and organizations who are advancing social and environmental justice in our community. At a time when many organizations are shying away from diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, LGBTQ+...

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association today announced its 2026 Dairy Strong conference keynote speakers: Brett Sciotto, CEO of Idealyst Innovation, and Ben Leibl, Public Relations Specialist for Kwik Trip, Inc. The annual dairy conference, which will be held at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay on January 14-15, will focus on leading with...

Madison, WI, July 24, 2025 – Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin is thrilled to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. Their diverse backgrounds and dedication to serving our community will help guide the Foodbank’s mission of ending hunger in southern Wisconsin Kelliann Blazek (she/her) - Hailing from...

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s beverage producers and distributors have long been a vital force in the state’s economy, creating jobs and fueling growth throughout the state. A new report from American Beverage reveals new economic impact data, painting a picture of this industry’s immense impact statewide: Generates $5.1 billion in direct economic impact.

We throw away nearly 7,000 cell phones every day, and the problem is only getting worse. Madison, WI — This week WISPIRG is kicking off their grassroots campaign fighting for the Right to Repair in Wisconsin. As the last state in the country to introduce Right to Repair legislation, Wisconsinites want change. WISPIRG canvassers will...

Three-Week Run Begins at Peninsula Players Theatre Fish Creek, Wisconsin — Peninsula Players Theatre, America's oldest professional resident summer theatre, continues its 90th season with "Little Women The Broadway Musical," a joyful adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's treasured classic running from July 30 to August 17, 2025.   With a book by Allan Knee, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, and music by Jason...

The dual-branded shop is now serving delicious treats on Concourse D MILWAUKEE (July 24, 2025) – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is now offering a duo of new food and beverage options with the addition of Cinnabon and Auntie Anne’s. Travelers can now enjoy iconic sweet and savory treats at MKE with...

MADISON — Main Street has had a great friend in Governor Tony Evers and we wish him well in his announcement today to retire at the end of his term.  When Main Street Alliance expanded to Wisconsin in August 2020, small business owners across the state were navigating the early days of the COVID-19...

Madison College's new articulation agreement with the University of Wisconsin–Stout will pave the way for hospitality management students to continue their education and earn a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management (HRTM). Under the agreement, students who complete their Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality Management at Madison College will receive...

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – Wisconsin’s favorite tart and tiny fruit is making a big splash again at the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair. Visitors are invited to stop by the Wisconsin Cranberries booth inside the Wisconsin Products Pavilion, hosted by the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association (WSCGA), to enjoy, learn and celebrate the fruit that makes Wisconsin the...

July 24, 2025—July 24 marks sixteen years without a federal minimum wage increase, the longest period by far without a raise since the federal minimum wage was enacted in 1938. The $7.25 hourly federal minimum wage amounts to just $15,080 a year for full-time workers. Business owners in states still at the $7.25 minimum wage say it...

MADISON, Wis. – Patients can now download a mobile app for more convenient access to information to help navigate their experiences at UW Health. The app, called UW Health Nexus, is designed to be a central hub for patients to enhance their experience and connection with their care, according to Crystal Albrent, director, digital health...