WisBusiness

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Brad Olson, president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.  Olson was announced as the group’s new leader last month. A member of the Polk-Burnett Farm Bureau, he farms more than 600 acres of crops in Polk County. Olson says it’s “an honor and a...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Brad Olson, president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.  Olson was announced as the group’s new leader last month. A member of the Polk-Burnett Farm Bureau, he farms more than 600 acres of crops in Polk County. Olson says it’s “an honor and a privilege”...

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. (Jan. 4, 2023) – In a groundbreaking move to promote homeownership and empower low-income residents, Wisconsin-based developer Gorman & Company is set to sell 30 single-family homes previously used as rental properties to its residents in Milwaukee. This homeowner initiative, in collaboration with nonprofit Acts Housing, aims to provide residents with a tangible path to homeownership, breaking barriers...

Milwaukee, WI – January 4, 2024 – Get ready for a thrilling theatrical ride when First Stage opens THE LIGHTNING THIEF: The Percy Jackson Musical on February 3, 2024 at the Marcus Center’s Todd Wehr Theater. Adapted from the popular book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, with book by Joe Tracz and music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki, the production will be directed by First Stage Artistic Director Jeff Frank, music directed by Tim...

MADISON, Wis. – The annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2024 competition until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.   For those who want to learn more about the contest before they finalize their free, 250-word entries, there will be an online Jan. 17 information session. See more below! 

Madison, Wis. — The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) is responsible for administering and enforcing the insurance laws of Wisconsin. This includes monitoring the financial and marketing practices of individuals and companies. Each month, OCI publishes the administrative actions it has taken against these entities. The actions are issued by OCI when licensing applicants, or licensed...

Milwaukee, Wis. – The loss of money, personal information, and perseverance of scammers continue with online purchase scams as the riskiest of scams. BBB recommends adding a few precautionary steps to the New Year's resolution list and the weight loss and financial goals to help make the upcoming days and months fraud-free. I resolve to...

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn | MILWAUKEE, Wis. – DeWitt LLP today announced attorneys Lindsey Anderson, Zachary Armstrong, Michael Kruse, and Mitchell Sullivan were promoted to Partner status effective January 1, 2024. About Lindsey Anderson Anderson is a member of the Divorce and Family Law team, practicing from the Brookfield office. She helps individuals in all walks...

Health workers employed by Planned Parenthood clinics across Wisconsin are moving to unionize, according to labor organizers.  The Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals this week announced the plan, calling it a “critical step” toward strengthening Planned Parenthood and organized labor in the face of “political attacks” on both.  Jamie...

-- Health workers employed by Planned Parenthood clinics across Wisconsin are moving to unionize, according to labor organizers.  The Wisconsin Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals this week announced the plan, calling it a “critical step” toward strengthening Planned Parenthood and organized labor in the face of “political attacks” on both.