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In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Buckley Brinkman, executive director of Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity, talks about WCMP’s work and an emerging survey of small and mid-sized manufacturers. The Show also previews the following events: “Road shows” on National Science Foundation water/energy grant. Sept. 7 Madison;...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the acquisition of 1,830 acres adjacent to Princes Point Wildlife Area in Jefferson County. The addition nearly doubles the size of the state property, located about 3 miles northeast of Whitewater. The property, currently managed as a muck farm, will initially be closed...

Capt. Michael Cuevas, commander of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s Troop C, 1st Squadron, 105th Cavalry Regiment, reflected on the historic nature of his unit’s participation in Tamiok Strike 2023 — a two-week joint military exercise in Papua New Guinea. “Tamiok Strike was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Troopers of the 105th Cavalry,” Cuevas...

MILWAUKEE, WI (September 5, 2023) – Affiliates of Milwaukee-based real estate firm Phoenix Investors (“Phoenix”), the market leader in the renovation and leasing of former single-tenant manufacturing facilities, announced the acquisition of a large industrial real estate portfolio from United Furniture Industries (“United”). The acquisition included 13 facilities and 2 excess land sites located throughout North Carolina...

Contact: Stacy Vogel Davis                                         (414) 988-8754sdavis@thewatercouncil.com Milwaukee, WI, Sept. 5, 2023 – The Water Council (TWC) has opened its fall Tech Challenge with topics chosen by industry leaders to help solve challenges in the water sector. This session includes three topics – two dealing with PFAS and one dealing with pressurized pipes – along with a request for...

El Paso, TX – Sept. 5, 2023 – Green Bay Packers Running Back Aaron Jones’ Yards for Shoes Campaign, presented by Winsupply, is back and bigger than ever. For the fourth year, Jones will donate one pair of shoes for every yard earned during the 2023-2024 season.   This year, with the continued support of Cousins...

For Labor Day, COWS has released the State of Working Wisconsin 2023, offering the most recent data available on jobs, wages, and unions in the state. Workers have some good news to celebrate: the past 12 months held strong job growth and low unemployment. But while wages grew, most workers’ wages didn’t rise fast enough to stay ahead...

Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin - Green Bay’s Richard J. Resch School of Engineering’s Mechanical Engineering program has received national accreditation. The bachelor’s of science degree in Mechanical Engineering has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and...

MADISON, Wis. – As students around Wisconsin head back to school, Attorney General Josh Kaul today is making sure communities know that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS) and all its resources remain available to help keep kids safe this school year. Since its inception in 2018, OSS has become a critical...

Bayfield, Wis. (Sept. 5, 2023) - Honest Dog Books in Bayfield, Wisconsin is celebrating its fourth birthday on September 9 and 10 with food, sales, book readings, and Author Talks.  When: Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10 Time: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Both Days) Where: Honest Dog Books,...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Baldwin is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The projects include the replacement of watermains on Curtis Street, 8th Avenue, 9th Avenue, Oak Street and Maple Street as well...

Menomonie, Wis. – Seringa McHugh has always felt most excited when being creative and making art. This passion started when she was 5 years old, when she became fascinated with activities like photography, drawing and painting. “I was always doing art projects," she said. "During high school, I talked to a family friend who...

MADISON, Wis. – In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Buckley Brinkman, executive director of Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity, talks about WCMP’s work and an emerging survey of small and mid-sized manufacturers. The Show also previews the following events: “Road shows” on National Science Foundation water/energy grant.