City of Milwaukee: Global entrepreneur Damon Dash to hold event as part of Hip-Hop Week MKE 2023
Contact:Ald. Khalif J. Rainey (414) 286-2863
Global entrepreneur and music executive Damon Dash will host an entrepreneurship/financial literacy talkback event entitled “A Conversation with Dame Dash: Betting on Yourself, Building Generational Wealth,” on Friday, August 25 as part of Hip-Hop Week MKE 2023, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey announced today.
The FREE event with Mr. Dash will be held...
Dept. of Workforce Development: Awarded $806,379 to expand apprenticeship opportunities
Contact:CommunicationsOffice@DWD.Wisconsin.gov
Funds will bolster the state's Registered Apprenticeship and Certified Pre-Apprenticeship programs
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) was recently awarded $806,379 to expand Wisconsin Apprenticeship. Wisconsin was one of 45 states to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Labor's $65 million investment in apprenticeship programs.
Opportunity Wisconsin: ICYMI: Cap on insulin costs leads to more Wisconsinites filling prescriptions
Contact: press@opportunitywisconsin.org
Price controls in the Inflation Reduction Act make life-saving medication more affordable for Wisconsin seniors
MADISON, Wis. – With insulin costs capped at $35 for Wisconsin seniors on Medicare, a new study shows thousands more Wisconsinites are now filling prescriptions for the medication.
The Inflation Reduction Act, which...
WMC: Honored with top national award for efforts to support the manufacturing industry
Contact:Nick Novak, 608-661-6916 nnovak@wmc.org
Conference of State Manufacturers Associations Presents WMC with 2023 Leadership Award
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MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – was honored with the 2023 Leadership Award from...
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: 30 day public inspection period and comments received from USDA Rural Development’s periodic review of rural areas in Wisconsin (housing programs)
July 26, 2023 - On March 8, 2023, USDA Rural Development issued a 90-day public notice informing the public that USDA was conducting a periodic review of all areas under its jurisdiction to identify areas that no longer qualify as rural for housing programs. The 90-day public notice listed communities under review for potential eligibility changes and provided...
Dept. of Workforce Development: June local employment and unemployment data released
Contact:CommunicationsOffice@DWD.Wisconsin.gov
Historically low or tied June unemployment rates in 29 counties, 15 major cities and one metro area compared to June unemployment rates in previous years
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment...
ATC: Nowak joins ATC as vice president, regulatory and government affairs
Contact: Maddie Parisemediarelations@atcllc.com
VP brings over 20 years of experience to ATC
PEWAUKEE, Wis. – Ellen Nowak has joined ATC as vice president, regulatory and government affairs overseeing state and federal regulatory affairs.
Nowak brings more than 20 years of experience in energy and public policy. Prior to...
Fox Cities Chamber: Public policy forum on housing scheduled for August 8
Contact:Laura WiegertVP Strategic Communicationslwiegert@foxcitieschamber.com
FOX CITIES, Wis. (July 26, 2023) – The Fox Cities Chamber is holding a public policy forum focused on the current housing crisis on August 8. The public is invited to this panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities surrounding housing in our community, what steps communities are taking to address affordability,...
Nation Consulting: Longtime partner Sachin Chheda leaving Nation Consulting
Contact: Thad Nation(414) 412-7814
Sachin Chheda(414) 412-6099
MILWAUKEE — Nation Consulting announced today that Sachin Chheda, partner, is stepping down from his role after 17 years and will leave the company as of August 1, 2023. He will step down from his role as Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s political director as...
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Invests $7.1 million to improve wastewater infrastructure for rural residents in Osseo, Wisconsin
Contact:Tegan Griffith (715) 496-3164
OSSEO, Wis., July 26, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Farah Ahmad today announced $7.1 million in additional funding for the construction of a new wastewater treatment facility for the City of Osseo. The City of Osseo is within the Rural Partners Network (RPN) Northwestern Wisconsin Community Network.
Forward Festival: 2023 sees increase in new event organizers
Contact:Molly Walsh608-698-5890molly@forwardfest.org
(MADISON, Wis.)—Entrepreneurs, students, creatives, small businesses, tech folks and difference-makers will have the opportunity to make connections, share advice and collaborate at the 14th annual Forward Festival, which will take place Aug. 21-25 at various locations. The event will continue its five-day format, which will feature approximately 40 events, with nearly a dozen...
Spectrum Enterprise: Expands offerings on the state of Wisconsin technology services contract
Contact:Cynthia NutwellCynthia.Nutwell@charter.com
Agreement Makes it Easier for State Agencies, Municipalities and Educational Institutions to Enhance Their Digital Operations to Meet the Evolving Needs of Those They Serve
STAMFORD, Conn. — Spectrum Enterprise, a part of Charter Communications, Inc., today announced that it has entered into a multi-year contract with the State of Wisconsin Department...
