WisBusiness

-- Midwest Games founder and CEO Ben Kvalo sees the potential for a “mega-hit” video game coming out of Wisconsin in the near future as the regional industry continues to mature. The Green Bay-based publishing studio recently completed a $3 million investment round, according to an announcement yesterday from lead investor TitletownTech. Midwest Games’...

Milwaukee, October 30, 2022 — Following the success of the last hiring event, Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market stores announced they will be hosting a second opportunity for candidates to interview with and join the teams ahead of the holiday season. Open interviews will be available during the all-store hiring event provides the opportunity for fresh...

SOUTHERN WISCONSIN (Oct. 30, 2023) — Today, Pellitteri Waste Systems, a Madison-based, family-owned waste management company committed to sustainability, proudly announces the launch of the Pellitteri Waste Systems app. The mobile application is designed to revolutionize how customers manage their trash and recycling, ensuring they never miss trash day again. "Six a.m. is no time to chase...

(Appleton, WI; October 30, 2023) — Fox Valley middle school students will have the opportunity to compete in the National Civics Bee for the first time during the 2023-2024 school year. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, organizer of the National Civics Bee, has named the Fox Cities Chamber as an official partner to host a local competition...

GREEN BAY, Wis.--- As cyber attacks and generative artificial intelligence (AI) continue to make headlines, they highlight the growing need in Wisconsin and across the country to treat cybersecurity as a strategic priority. The Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit in late October looked at how both the public and private sectors can expand their capabilities to protect infrastructure...

Madison, WI – October 30, 2023 - We are excited to announce the return of the highly  anticipated annual event, Soups On! This beloved community event brings individuals together  to directly support local restaurants while savoring some of the finest soups the Greater  Madison area has to offer. Soups On! is back for its 4th year and...

GREEN BAY, WI (Oct. 30, 2023) – TitletownTech, a venture capital firm formed out of a partnership between the Green Bay Packers and Microsoft, has invested in Midwest Games, a regionally focused video game publisher. TitletownTech led Midwest Games’ $3M round with participation from Tundra Angels, Brightstar Wisconsin, Wisconsin Investment Partners, gaming industry veteran Erin Ashley Simon,...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has extended the deadline for organic food processors and producers to apply for reimbursement of costs related to organic certification from USDA’s Organic Certification Cost Share Program. The deadline has been extended from Tuesday, October 31, 2023 to Friday, December 8, 2023.

MADISON — This year’s winter commencement speaker at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a beloved member of the Badger community — just look to the rafters of the Kohl Center for proof. Last year, the university retired Michael Finley’s No. 24 jersey, only the third basketball jersey in school history to be hung aloft...

MILWAUKEE - Oct. 30, 2023 – Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, announces the appointment of Frank DiMeglio as the new managing partner of its network office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This encompasses locations in downtown Milwaukee, Mequon, Brookfield, Franklin and Racine. With his new position, DiMeglio aims to enhance Northwestern Mutuals' impact in the Milwaukee area,...

OSHKOSH, Wis. (Oct. 30, 2023)—  Fox World Travel, a leading travel company in the nation that is recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best Small Employers 2023, is delighted to announce its CEO Chip Juedes is the winner of the 2023 Global Business Travel Association’s (GBTA) WINiT Individual Award for Best Male Mentor or Coach. This award recognizes male mentors or leaders...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI), together with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and Savi, today announced they are hosting a free student loan repayment webinar on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The online event will help federal student loan borrowers learn how to avoid scams, use free repayment tools, and explore new repayment plans to...