WisBusiness

MILWAUKEE _ Microsoft has given $1.2 million to the UWM Foundation to support the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Connected Systems Institute. The gift will be used to educate and expand Wisconsin’s talent pipeline for Industry 4.0 manufacturing, which allows small and medium manufacturers to integrate new technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and...

Tomah, WI (January 2024): The Tomah Chamber and Visitor's Center is excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Best Of Tomah, WI survey at tomahwisconsin.com!  Website visitors have the opportunity to cast their votes for the "2024 Best Of Tomah, WI" across various categories. These include the best aspects of the Community, Drinks & Spirits, Health &...

COON VALLEY, Wis. – Since 2007 residents of the Coon Creek and West Fork Kickapoo watersheds have experienced minor to major flood events about every two years. In August of 2018, a storm system entered the West Fork Kickapoo and Coon Creek watersheds with intense rainfall dropping up to 14 inches of rain in 24 hours, and in...

MADISON, Wis. — Throughout the years, the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing has strived to further opportunities and education on member equity. Now, with the release of the U.S. strategy on Women, Peace, and Security and the creation of a dedicated women’s council known as Women Badgers Breaking Barriers, the 115th Fighter...

Waukesha County Public Health has been officially recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) as a certified level III health department. This five-year certification signifies that Waukesha County meets the highest level of health department standards identified in state statute and administrative rules.  Through this process, Waukesha County Public Health effectively demonstrated how it serves...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a public meeting with the Jackson County Deer Advisory Council to provide information on chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Wisconsin, local testing efforts and disease surveillance options being considered. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 in...

MADISON, Wis. – UW Health has expanded capacity at the John Wall Drive Thru Clinic amid a seasonal rise and sustained high volume of respiratory illnesses. Health system patients have access to care car side, including many routine vaccinations for patients 5 years old and older, as well as seasonal vaccinations like RSV, influenza...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Traveling in the winter can offer lower rates, smaller crowds, and different views. However, It also comes with its own set of potential hazards.  From being stuck on the highway for hours to dealing with flight cancellations, winter weather can hinder travel and vacation plans in a variety of ways. Preparing for potential weather-related emergencies, delays or...

MILWAUKEE – This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, in conjunction with Bobbles Galore and Romeo Doubs, unveiled two limited edition bobbleheads featuring the wide receiver making a leaping catch. The release comes following Doubs’ tremendous performance against the Dallas Cowboys in the playoffs last weekend in which the wide receiver caught all six of the passes he was targeted on...

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Members of Farmers for Sustainable Food elected three directors to its board during the group’s annual meeting today at the 2024 Dairy Strong conference.  The three board members:  Mike Berget of Berget Family Farms in Wiota, Wis., was re-elected to a new, three-year term representing...

MADISON – A Jan. 22 meeting of the Governor's Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence will feature presentations by the US Center for Advanced Manufacturing and World Economic Forum along with presentations from the task force subcommittees. The meeting will be held virtually from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Register for the online event. Upon...

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country, re-elected three dairy farmers to the board of directors during the co-op’s annual business meeting at the 2024 Dairy Strong conference. The three board members: Brady Janzen of Riverview, LLC in Morris,...

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, elected three directors to its board during the group’s annual meeting today at the 2024 Dairy Strong conference. The three board members: Greg Siegenthaler of Grande Cheese has been re-elected to serve a third term and...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Maci Camara, member engagement manager and Eau Claire office director for BioForward Wisconsin.  The Madison-based biohealth industry group last month announced plans to expand into Eau Claire, tapping Camara to lead the new office and related efforts to reach new areas of Wisconsin. 

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Director General Dennis Yen-Feng Lei of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago discusses U.S.-Taiwan trade relations.  Lei focuses on trade relationships between Taiwan and Midwest states in particular, noting the country recently signed economic agreements with leaders in Michigan and Indiana, as well as educational...