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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...

– Two Rivers Public School District held a groundbreaking this afternoon at L.B. Clarke Middle School to commemorate the beginning of referendum construction projects that will include each of the district’s four schools. Principal Timothy Wester, Superintendent Diane Johnson and Board Commissioner Gary Shavlik gave remarks and were joined by Jason Vogds, Senior Project Manager at...

MILWAUKEE – The personal injury law firm of Hupy and Abraham, S.C., announced the promotion of JohnPiero Joyce to an attorney position at the firm’s Milwaukee office location. Joyce’s promotion comes after a year and a half of working at the firm as a law clerk. "We are thrilled to announce the promotion of JohnPiero...

MADISON, Wis.,  – As it celebrates 30 years of supporting women and girls in our community, A Fund for Women awarded $150,400 in grants to 13 organizations this week. These organizations work in the community with people who identify as women and girls, providing programs and support to empower them and strengthen their opportunities for success.

Milwaukee, October 24, 2023 – Jim Popp, CEO of Johnson Financial Group, is pleased to announce the election of Timothy R. Sheehy to the Board of Directors for Johnson Financial Group, led by Chairman of the Board, Helen Johnson Leipold.  In late 2022, Sheehy announced plans to transition from his role as president of the Metropolitan Milwaukee...

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC) is thrilled to announce its 16th Annual Conference, hosted by TruStage, a two-day event that promises to transform the way we think about sustainable business. The event kicks off with an Awards Reception at Findorff on November 15th announcing the 2023 Sustainable Business Award Winners and is followed by a...