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Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Three dairy farmers re-elected to Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative board

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, re-elected three dairy farmers to its board of directors during the cooperative’s annual business meeting at the 2026 Dairy Strong conference. The three board members:

Farmers for Sustainable Food: Three directors elected to Farmers for Sustainable Food board

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Farmers for Sustainable Food, a farmer-led, industry-supported organization empowering farmers to lead in sustainable farming practices, elected three directors to its board during the group’s annual meeting at the 2026 Dairy Strong conference on January 14. The three board members include one farmer-led group director, one...

Fox Cities Chamber: Small Business Development Center at UW-Oshkosh to hold no-cost consultations at Fox Cities Chamber on January 20

FOX CITIES, Wis. (January 14, 2026) –  The Fox Cities Chamber partners with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Oshkosh to have a consultant onsite at the Chamber on a monthly basis. Business owners seeking guidance growing their small business, or those thinking of starting a business, are welcome to reach out for no-cost, confidential consulting and...

WMC survey finds lower support for tariffs among Wisconsin business leaders

The latest WMC survey found lower support for tariffs among Wisconsin business leaders, though more respondents reported profitability in the second half of 2025.  Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce yesterday released the results of its Wisconsin Employer Survey on the economy and workforce. The group says business leaders in the state are “lukewarm” on the...

THU AM News: WMC survey finds lower support for tariffs among Wisconsin business leaders; Milwaukee metro area housing market ‘stable but constrained’

-- The latest WMC survey found lower support for tariffs among Wisconsin business leaders, though more respondents reported profitability in the second half of 2025.  Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce yesterday released the results of its Wisconsin Employer Survey on the economy and workforce. The group says business leaders in the state are “lukewarm” on...

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Applauds signing of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, applauds the signing of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (S. 222) into law. President Donald Trump signed the bill into law this afternoon. Edge member Jamie Witcpalek, Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy was at...

Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce: Learn how to create more happiness in your life at February 11 Fox Talk

FOX CITIES, Wis. (January 14, 2026) – Being happier sounds great – but how can we actually make it happen? Find out by attending the Fox Cities Chamber’s first Fox Talk of 2026, “How to Create More Happiness in Your Life” on Wednesday, February 11, from 8 - 9:30 a.m. at Community First Credit Union, 1575 Dresang Way in Neenah....

Marquette University: Law school to host conversation on data centers for ‘On the Issues,’ Jan. 21

MILWAUKEE — As the number of data centers in Wisconsin continues to rise, the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education at Marquette University Law School will host a panel discussion, “Data Centers: Pitfalls or Possibilities?,” for an “On the Issues” program Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 12:15 p.m. at Marquette Law School’s Eckstein Hall, 1215...

Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce: Leader Lab opens registration for all 2026 class sessions

FOX CITIES, Wis. (January 14, 2026) – The Fox Cities Chamber is now accepting registrations for all 2026 Leader Lab sessions – the first beginning February 4. The Fox Cities Chamber’s Leader Lab is a professional development program designed to cultivate leadership and culture-focused skills among professionals in the Fox Cities region, at any stage...

NFIB: New survey: Small business optimism continues to rise

MADISON, WI (Jan. 14, 2026) – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.5 points in December to 99.5 and remained above its 52-year average of 98. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, two increased, three decreased, and five were unchanged. An increase in those expecting better business conditions primarily drove the rise in the Optimism Index. The Uncertainty Index fell...

Dept. of Workforce Development: November local employment and unemployment data released

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for November 2025. Unemployment data reflects changes over the year, as October 2025 data is unavailable as a result of the federal government shutdown.
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