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Wisconsin molder secures global supply chain by reshoring critical tooling from China to mitigate 2025 tariff impacts. WEST BEND, Wis. — February 4, 2026 — Moraine Plastics, a precision injection molding and tooling partner, has received the Supplier Excellence Award for Best New Product Development (NPD) Support from Marmon Foodservice Technologies. The recognition highlights...

Eagle River, WI – The basics of maple syrup—from tap to sap to syrup—offer a world of flavor waiting to be unlocked. On March 21, 2026, Trees For Tomorrow (TFT) environmental educator and maple syrup aficionado Todd Starling will lead participants on a hands-on maple syrup–making adventure. The class will be held on TFT’s...

-- By Buckley Brinkman, advisor to the Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity For WisBusiness.com Artificial intelligence will play a major role in many organizations’ futures. The efficiencies and creativity unleashed with this technology will transform our economy, our companies, and the way we work. We must find ways to...

Waukesha, Wis. (February 4, 2026) – OwnersEdge, a 100% employee-owned ESOP holding company that invests in and builds sustainable businesses throughout the Midwest, has announced two new presidents for its operating companies. Katie Miner has been named president of BAYCOM, a leading provider of mission-critical communication and security solutions, and Blake Consdorf has been hired as president of QComp Technologies, a leader in robotic...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (February 2026) – The Fox Cities Chamber has released its Q4 2025 Economic Development Report, highlighting continued growth in membership, expanded workforce, and leadership initiatives, as well as increased support for local businesses. The report reflects a strong finish to the year and positions the region for continued economic momentum in 2026.

Unprecedented port partnership to assess economic opportunities and transportation benefits for enhancing connection between the nation’s two busiest inland shipping channels. WASHINGTON, DC (February 3, 2026) – The American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA), including members Ports of Indiana, the Illinois International Port District (IIPD), and Port Milwaukee, in partnership with the Great Lakes St....

MADISON – The WMC Foundation – an affiliate of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – unveiled its Wisconsin Competitiveness Report on Wednesday. The report takes a detailed, metric-driven look at where Wisconsin is falling behind on key competitive indicators and offers policy solutions to put the state back on track. Wisconsin faces a shrinking population, a labor...

Milwaukee, WI, Feb 4, 2026 — The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee has expanded its programming to Waukesha County in 2026, bringing an exciting lineup of courses, special interest groups and cultural excursions to learners throughout the region. As OLLI continues to grow its community of curious, engaged adults, this expansion offers more opportunities than ever to learn, explore...

APPLETON, Wis. (Feb. 4, 2026) — Families across the Fox Valley region are gaining new pathways to health care thanks to a $400,000 investment from Medica, a mission-driven, member-focused non-profit health plan in Wisconsin. This initiative builds Partnership Community Health Center’s (PCHC) commitment to recognizing that health outcomes are shaped by more than medical care —...

Menomonie, Wis. – IBM, the largest industrial research organization in the world, has been at the forefront of innovative technology and systems for more than a century. Advancing from its earliest electric accounting machines to partnerships in space travel and cloud computing, IBM is a leader in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. At IBM...

DE PERE, WI – (Feb 4, 2026) – Krause Agency, a national insurance organization serving the funeral and senior care markets, today announced the acquisition of a preneed insurance division—and its existing funeral home relationships—from insurance carrier and long-time partner, ELCO Mutual Life & Annuity, significantly enhancing its offerings for deathcare professionals across the country.

Milwaukee, Wis. – "Ghost" tax preparers not only waste filers' funds, but these schemes can cause serious problems in the long run. What is a ghost tax preparer?  A "ghost tax preparer" is someone who isn't certified but still prepares tax returns. They may set up shop quickly and promise fast or big...

Legislation to regulate fully autonomous vehicles in Wisconsin came under fire during an Assembly committee hearing, as members of the public raised concerns around safety and reliability.  Meanwhile, authors of AB 848 said Wisconsin is falling behind the dozens of other states with similar regulations on the books.  Rep. Dave Maxey,...

-- Legislation to regulate fully autonomous vehicles in Wisconsin came under fire during an Assembly committee hearing, as members of the public raised concerns around safety and reliability.  Meanwhile, authors of AB 848 said Wisconsin is falling behind the dozens of other states with similar regulations on the books.  Rep. Dave...