Meijer: Expands supplier inclusion efforts with inaugural veteran-owned business “Roadmap to Retail” event
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- In support of Military Family Appreciation month this upcoming November, Meijer announced today that it will host its virtual "Roadmap to Retail" event for veteran-owned businesses, offering qualified vendors nationwide the opportunity to showcase their products and services for Meijer merchants to consider having on stores shelves.
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ThedaCare: Announces naming of family birth center, Celebrates 114th anniversary of care
NEENAH, Wis. – To recognize the 114th anniversary of ThedaCare first opening its doors to provide comprehensive health care to the people of Northeast and Central Wisconsin, the health system is updating the progress of the next phase of the $100M investment to modernize ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah.
The Inspired Past; Healthier Future Modernization,...
Above & Beyond Children’s Museum: Launch of The Collaborative Learning Club open to all local Boys & Girls Club members
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (October 18, 2023) - Above & Beyond Children's Museum and Boys & Girls Clubs of Sheboygan County are partnering to create The Collaborative Learning Club - a collaboration-based program for kindergarten-5th grade members. These two local youth-focused institutions will demonstrate the power and value of collaboration by serving families through programming that addresses the increase in developmental learning gaps while meeting kids where they’re at to reduce transportation barriers. The program will run from October through August for a 3-year cycle through...
African American Roundtable: Four Milwaukee organizations awarded $10,000 each through African American Roundtable’s Participatory Budgeting Program
MILWAUKEE (October 18, 2023) — Yesterday, the African American Roundtable (AART) announced the winners of its $40,000 pilot Participatory Budgeting Program at a community celebration. More than 850 Northwest Side residents voted for the top projects they felt would increase safety and change lives.
Participatory budgeting (PB) is a democratic process in which community members...
Wauwatosa West High School: To present the Wisconsin high school premiere of Disney’s ‘Frozen: The Broadway Musical’
Wauwatosa, WI — The Wauwatosa West High School Theatre Program is preparing for the Wisconsin high school premiere of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical, running from November 10 to 18, 2023.
The Wauwatosa West Theatre Program secured the rights to produce the show in September 2022. Wauwatosa West is the sole high school in Wisconsin chosen for this...
Inpro: Announces Make-A-Wish® fundraising campaign at HCD to send Wish family to Bahamas
MILWAUKEE - Inpro is proud to announce its participation in the Healthcare Design Expo (HCD) in New Orleans, November 5th – 7th, with an innovative fundraising campaign supporting Make-A-Wish®: “Make a difference inside™. Make a wish come true.” For every 15-minute meeting booked with an Inpro sales representative at the HCD Expo, Inpro will donate $500 to Make-A-Wish® for a...
Wisconsin Technology Council: ‘Team Younkle’ to receive Triple E award Nov. 8 at Early Stage Symposium
MADISON, Wis. – Susie and Matt Younkle, who have launched companies and mentored scores of startups separately and together as husband and wife, will accept the “Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education” award Nov. 8 at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium.
Registration is open by clicking here.
Also known as the “Triple E” award, the designation was launched by...
Oconomowoc Area School District: Hosts groundbreaking at Ixonia Elementary School
– Oconomowoc Area School District (OASD) broke ground Tuesday to commemorate the beginning of construction and expansion projects at Ixonia Elementary School. Principal Kelly Boldt and OASD Superintendent Dr. Mike Sereno gave remarks and were joined by CG Schmidt and Bray Architects who are providing construction management and design services.
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UW-Stout: Students team up with local children to design toys, give city ash trees new life
Menomonie, Wis. – On an early fall morning, 23 children from St. Paul’s School of Menomonie recently walked four blocks to University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Woods Lab in Jarvis Hall Tech Wing, unknowing of what their day would bring.
Lining up single file at the back of the classroom, they quietly peered over university students...
Milwaukee Rep: 19 young performers join the cast of A Christmas Carol
October 18, 2023 (Milwaukee, WI) – Milwaukee Rep is pleased to welcome 19 young performers from all across Milwaukee to the cast of A Christmas Carol. Joining Rep favorite Matt Daniels as Ebenezer Scrooge, these young performers are at the heart of Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition which runs November 28 – December 24, 2023 in the historic Pabst Theater.
A Christmas Carol youth...
UW-Eau Claire: Committed to rural vitality in Barron County
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is doubling down on its commitment to UW-Eau Claire – Barron County in response to Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman’s charge to universities in the state to work with their branch campuses to determine how they can better serve their communities.
Tuesday’s Universities of Wisconsin announcement regarding ending...
Fox World Travel: Awarded 2023 Global Business Travel Specialists of the Year by LUXlife Magazine
OSHKOSH, Wis. (Oct. 18, 2023) — Fox World Travel, a leading travel company in the nation, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Small Employers and headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is excited to announce it has been awarded the Global Business Travel Specialists of the Year 2023 — Midwest USA award as part of the eighth annual Hospitality Awards hosted by LUXlife Magazine, a premium lifestyle publication.
Public Health Madison & Dane County: Well Woman Program offers free breast cancer screenings
For Immediate Release
One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. Regular clinical breast exams and mammograms are crucial to saving lives.
“We know that the cost of screenings can be a concern for some women making these appointments, many prioritizing putting food...
Agrace: CEO Lynne Sexten selected to join International Women’s Forum
MADISON, Wis. – Agrace President and CEO Lynne Sexten has been invited to join the prestigious International Women’s Forum (IWF) of Wisconsin. A global organization, the IWF is comprised of more than 8,000 dynamic women leaders in 33 countries and 76 local forums who share a commitment to advancing women’s leadership and championing equality.
New North: Regional leaders Joyner, Murphy, Wilson join New North board of directors
NEW NORTH, October 18, 2023 – Three regional leaders – Laurie Joyner of St. Norbert College, Brick Murphy of Ruder Ware and Jameson Wilson of the Oneida Nation – have joined the board of directors of New North Inc., the regional economic development corporation for the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin. They were advanced by New North’s board...
