WisBusiness

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Board of Trustees is thrilled to announce the appointment of Megwyn Sanders-Andrews, Ph.D., as the organization’s new Managing Director, effective January 2, 2024.   “Megwyn brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, and we are confident that her dynamic leadership will propel the theater into...

The Madison Area Builders Association (MABA) and the Madison Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) are hosting the second annual Build & Remodel Expo, sponsored by James Hardie. From blueprints to beautiful reality, local industry professionals will be on-site covering every aspect of home building and remodeling. A local home show with local...

GLENDALE, Wis. – Sprecher Brewing Company CEO Sharad Chadha announced today its expansion into the energy drink category with the purchase of Juvee from global gaming and lifestyle brand, 100 Thieves. Short for rejuvenation, the brand was launched in 2022 by 100 Thieves CEO Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag and co-founder Sam Keene, after being expertly formulated to boost...

Milwaukee, Wis. – This year, United States taxpayers must file their income tax forms before the April 15, 2024deadline. For many people, major life changes, business ownership, or simply a lack of knowledge about the ever-changing tax laws make finding a trustworthy tax preparer a good idea. That said, not all tax preparers have the same level of experience and...

MADISON – A new survey of Wisconsin businesses previewed a slow economic start to 2024, as only one-fifth of employers have a positive view of the state’s economy. According to the Wisconsin Employer Survey, 22 percent of businesses rank the Wisconsin economy as strong, which is a significant drop from 39 percent just six months ago and a steady decline from...

MILWAUKEE---T3 BioScience Inc., a Milwaukee biotech firm and partner with the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee Research Foundation (UWMRF), announced this week that RejuAgro, a groundbreaking biopesticide for apples and citrus, could soon be available for use on U.S. farms.  The company has begun the environmental and toxicological testing required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)....

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Dairy farmers work every day to ensure their cows receive the highest quality care. On any given day, they might find themselves holding any number of responsibilities. Fixing a broken manure pump, chopping corn silage, treating a sick cow; you name it, they’ve done it. Yet, there are those select...

MADISON, WI – On Saturday, January 20, former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes will launch his fundraising campaign for The Longest Day® at the Brazen Dropouts Bike Swap in the New Holland Pavilion of Madison’s Alliant Energy Center.  Beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association vendor booth, Barnes will discuss his campaign, “Mandela’s...

(Manitowoc, WI) After a successful 46-year career with Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry (WAF) Foundry Division President Bob Braun has announced he will retire at the end of June. Until then, he will be President-emeritus and focus on business development and the transition to a new President. “We congratulate Bob on his amazing career and the significant contributions...

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. 

-- Confidence in the state economy has dropped sharply among Wisconsin business leaders over the past six months, according to the latest Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce survey.  WMC’s Wisconsin Employer Survey found 22% of responding business leaders rank the state economy as strong -- well below the 39% seen in a survey from six...

Confidence in the state economy has dropped sharply among Wisconsin business leaders over the past six months, according to the latest Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce survey.  WMC’s Wisconsin Employer Survey found 22% of responding business leaders rank the state economy as strong -- well below the 39% seen in a survey from six months...