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MADISON, Wis. – Looking for advice for your early stage company – or how to even start one?  Financial, small business and legal advisors will be on hand to help in four “Office Hours” spread throughout both days of the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison. The conference will take place in-person Nov. 8-9 at the Monona Terrace...

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Replacing every lead pipe that delivers drinking water to homes in Wisconsin would yield $28-29 billion dollars in avoided health costs, according to a new state-by-state analysis released today from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council). “Getting the Lead Out” finds that every state would reap enormous savings in avoided health costs – with nearly...

Madison, Wis. (October 24, 2023) — The Business Forum (TBF) encourages the community to apply for the 2024 ATHENA Award. The ATHENA Award® honors those who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community, and forge leadership paths for others to follow. 

Delafield, Wis. (September 12, 2023) — George Erwin, 40-year veteran of real estate development, in partnership with Espire Homes, has announced a new St. John’s Estates subdivision located in Delafield, Wisconsin. Consisting of 45 half-acre single-family homesites, this subdivision is built on St. John’s Northwestern Golf Course and preserves the area’s existing gorgeous landscapes while integrating new, exciting features.

Madison, Wis. – October 25, 2023 – After what started as an ambitious vision by a small group of Black Madisonians, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) is now on the doorstep of history – and the future – with just $3 million left to raise to break ground debt-free in spring 2024.

MADISON, WI. (October 24, 2023) – Today, at The Alliance Fall Symposium & Annual Meeting, the cooperative presented Drew Leatherberry and Cynthia Fisher with 2023 Healthcare Transformation Awards for their dedication to improving the accessibility and affordability of healthcare for employers and their employees and families.   Drew Leatherberry, President and Principal Advisor, Avergent.   

Madison, WI – Office workers at Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) say that the company is promoting racial and gender pay disparities in their latest wage offer. Office workers, such as customer service, billing and accounting clerks, and field support administration are represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 39. The Union and...

MILWAUKEE - On Sunday, October 22nd, UNIFOR, the unionized workers of Canada’s St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC), went on strike, resulting in the shutdown of Canadian portions of the St. Lawrence Seaway. The Seaway is a linear system of canals and locks through Ontario, New York and Quebec. Closure of any portion effectively results in closure of the entire waterway....

The head of a consulting service for Wisconsin manufacturers is advocating for a tech-savvy, generational approach to employee recruitment, development and retention.  Chris Baichoo, executive director and CEO of Madison-based WMEP Manufacturing Solutions, spoke during the 2023 Wisconsin Economic Summit. The two-day event was hosted this week in Appleton by the Wisconsin Economic Development...

-- The head of a consulting service for Wisconsin manufacturers is advocating for a tech-savvy, generational approach to employee recruitment, development and retention.  Chris Baichoo, executive director and CEO of Madison-based WMEP Manufacturing Solutions, spoke during the 2023 Wisconsin Economic Summit. The two-day event was hosted this week in Appleton by the Wisconsin Economic...

La Crosse, WI— Safety is the top priority for both Dairyland Power Cooperative (DPC) and Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC). In recognition of the growing importance of efficient emergency response capabilities, the two cooperatives have joined forces to support a permanent, maintained helicopter landing zone that will be available for emergency medical transport.  Members...

Wauwatosa, WI — Wauwatosa West High School Senior Margaret “Daisy” Lehman has been selected as a semifinalist in the 2024 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. She will move to the next round of the selection process in an attempt to become a Coca-Cola Scholar and receive a $20,000 college scholarship. Lehman is among 1,514 students selected from over...