WisBusiness

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) announced on Tuesday that John Laux has been promoted to Marketing & Events Manager. Laux joined WMC in 2021 as Marketing & Events Coordinator after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. Since joining WMC, John has consistently taken on more responsibilities,...

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Chris Wojtowicz of the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center discusses the latest developments in federal tariff policy.  Wojtowicz, an international trade consultant and chairman of the Wisconsin District Export Council, says he’s urging his clients to stay positive despite the current uncertainty. 

Brand’s creative agency, Hold Fast, joins ranks of top marketing disruptors MILWAUKEE (May 23, 2025) — Johnsonville was honored with a Silver Effie last night at the 2025 US Awards Gala in New York City. The brand shared this distinction with its creative agency, Milwaukee-based boutique Hold Fast, whose unique approach to uniting a divided America was...

West Allis, Wisconsin—Hein Electric Supply Company (www.hein.com) has acquiredLaser Electric Supply & Lighting Gallery. Laser Electric Supply, located in Walworth Wisconsin outside of Lake Geneva,specializes in servicing electrical contractors, industrials, and hospitality customers insouthern Wisconsin. Founded in 1990 by Jeff Liberman, Laser Electric Supply grew to 13 associates, addeda lighting showroom...

MADISON, Wis. — As local nurses at Unity Point Health Meriter begin a strike today, A Better Wisconsin Together issued the following statement of support: “We stand in solidarity with the nearly 1,000 SEIU Meriter Hospital nurses who are standing up for workplace and patient safety, fair wages, and more.  “Just as...

MILWAUKEE, WI, May 27, 2025 – Marketing and sales agency Stream Creative of Milwaukee, Wisconsin announced that it was featured in Google’s sixteenth annual Economic Impact Report—a report that showcases how businesses, nonprofits, publishers, creators, and developers across the United States are using Google’s digital tools to connect with the people and communities they serve.  Google...

The Wisconsin Grocers Association is raising concerns about “deep cuts” to FoodShare included in the federal budget reconciliation bill.  FoodShare is the state’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food benefits to low-income recipients. WGA says the program is a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of state residents, as well as...

-- The Wisconsin Grocers Association is raising concerns about “deep cuts” to FoodShare included in the federal budget reconciliation bill.  FoodShare is the state’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food benefits to low-income recipients. WGA says the program is a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of state residents, as well...

ALTOONA, WISCONSIN – May 23, 2025 – River Prairie Wealth Partners, a private wealth advisory practice with Ameriprise Financial based in Altoona, WI, led by Adam Mohr, Kate Noe, Chris Kolinski and Kurt Kern, has been named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” (rank: #9 in Wisconsin) published by Forbes and “Top 250 Private Wealth Management...