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MADISON, Wis. (August 16, 2023) – Today DeWitt LLP announced that one of its partners, Jeff A. Goldman has been elected to Chair of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust (“RPPT”) Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin for 2023-24. Goldman is the Chair of DeWitt’s Estate and Trust practice group and focuses on trusts, estates, fiduciary litigation...

Madison, WI – To begin the 2023-24 season, Forward Theater Company will present The Garbologists by Lindsay Joelle. Directed by Jen Uphoff Gray. Performances are in the Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts, September 7-24. This production will kick off Forward’s 15th anniversary celebration. THE STORYThis off-beat buddy comedy pairs essential workers from two different worlds in...

MILWAUKEE, Wis., Aug. 16, 2023 — The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin has awarded more than $4.3 million in funding for 22 projects that will increase research and training opportunities for high school and undergraduate students and will address Wisconsin’s biggest water challenges, including emerging contaminants such as PFAS and agricultural water management issues such as phosphorus pollution. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Waukesha, Wisconsin, August 16, 2023 — HRG has updated and rebranded its merchandising and pricing program, from TEMPS™ Category Manager to IN.store™ Category Management Tools. After a thorough review that included gathering feedback from retailers, merchandisers, and wholesalers, HRG defined enhancements to improve usability and ultimately provide an exceptional shopping experience for consumers while maximizing...

Stevens Point, Wisconsin (August 9, 2023) - Worzalla, an employee-owned company specializing in printing high-quality children’s books, movie tie-in books and cookbooks, hosted “Worzallapalooza,” its fourth annual month-long event employee appreciation celebration.  Throughout the month there were daily cash prize drawings, catered lunch for all, and grand prizes, including grill packages and gift card packages to support local businesses.

MADISON - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group are again partnering for the 8th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. Each year, this popular competition highlights Wisconsin’s robust manufacturing industry, which contributes nearly $70 billion in total economic output to the state, and culminates by crowning a product as the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (August 15, 2023) – Today DeWitt LLP announced Christopher M. Meuler joined the firm’s Greater Milwaukee office. Meuler is a member of the firm’s Business and Litigation practice groups. He brings more than 20 years of experience to the firm handling litigation matters, including insurance coverage, state and federal appeals, defamation, contract disputes,...

Manufacturers in rural areas are more vulnerable to disruption from the transition to electric vehicles, according to a WEDC official.   Flannery Geoghegan, senior director of policy at the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., yesterday discussed findings from a recent study focused on the state’s electric vehicle supply chain strategy. She spoke during a webinar hosted...

-- Manufacturers in rural areas are more vulnerable to disruption from the transition to electric vehicles, according to a WEDC official.   Flannery Geoghegan, senior director of policy at the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., yesterday discussed findings from a recent study focused on the state’s electric vehicle supply chain strategy. She spoke during a webinar...

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – Wisconsin’s cranberry growers are expecting a 4.97 million barrel crop in 2023, based on U.S. Cranberry Marketing Committee (CMC) crop projections. If the projections stay on course, Wisconsin will remain the largest cranberry producer in the world, growing and harvesting approximately 60 percent of the nation’s supply. The CMC forecast,...

Brookfield, Wis. (August 15, 2023) – The 2023 Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in the United States was announced with MLG Holdings, parent of MLG Capital, named 3141st on the list. The company made significant strides in its year-over-year ranking, coming in at 101st overall in the Real Estate category (compared to 145th in 2022), 26th in the State of...

(August 15, 2023 ● Milwaukee, WI) The legendary recording artist Patrice Rushen is the headline musical act for Greater Milwaukee Urban League’s 38th Annual Black and White Ball on November 4th at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee. Rushen is a Grammy-award winning artist whose musical talents span five decades. She has released 15 albums, including two that...

Menomonee Falls, WI (August 15, 2023) – Bradley Corporation,Menomonee Falls-basedmanufacturer of plumbing fixtures, restroom accessories and emergency equipment, will expand its Wisconsin operations with the upcoming consolidation of the company’s Marion, Ohio plant with its Wisconsin manufacturing locations. The company currently has plants in Menomonee Falls and Germantown. Bradley’s restroom partition and locker product lines, previously...

MILWAUKEE (August 15th, 2023) – On Sunday, August 27th from 11AM to 4PM, Lakefront will be hosting a period drive, offering $.25 of gift card credit for each individual disposable tampon, pad, or liner. Lakefront is joining Milwaukee Diaper Mission in their goal to end period poverty in Milwaukee. “Period products are a necessity, not a luxury, menstruators...