WisBusiness

MILWAUKEE — Jaeah Lee, an award-winning independent journalist and contributing writer at The New York Times Magazine, will discuss her Dori J. Maynard Justice award-winning piece, “This Rap Song Helped Sentence a 17-Year-Old to Prison for Life,” at Marquette University’s annual Burleigh Media Ethics Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 5, at 4 p.m., at the Alumni Memorial Union, 1442...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Paul Doucas, executive director of business development for SysLogic.  This Brookfield-based company provides information systems consulting and services to both public and private customers, offering software development, database management and more.  Doucas shares insights on how artificial intelligence is impacting the...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Paul Doucas, executive director of business development for SysLogic.  This Brookfield-based company provides information systems consulting and services to both public and private customers, offering software development, database management and more.  Doucas shares insights on how artificial intelligence is impacting the cybersecurity...

Madison – The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has added four more trades exam testing dates to the 2023 calendar as the department continues to look for ways to stay ahead of demand. “Since I was appointed to lead DSPS, we’ve put an emphasis on making our department more efficient in licensing and...

In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Adhira Sunkara of WiSys discusses the group’s lead role in a National Science Foundation planning grant tied to sustainable agriculture in Wisconsin. The Show also previews the following events: Sept. 28, W.O.M.E.N. reception, Findorff HQ in Madison; Kelli Thompson, state public defender. Walk-ins welcome!

MADISON- October 3, 2023- In a move that celebrates the vital role of architecture in shaping our communities and enhancing our quality of life, Governor Tony Evers will officially proclaim October 2023 as "Architecture Awareness Month” in partnership with the Department of Safety and Professional Services and AIA Wisconsin, the statewide chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The proclamation will be presented to AIA Wisconsin President Robert Wheat, AIA, by Department of Safety...

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual announced today that it will continue its longstanding tradition of awarding its policyowners a record-setting and industry-leading annual dividend – a sum expected to reach $7.3 billion in 2024. The company has paid a dividend every year since 1872, totaling more than $150 billion over that span. The anticipated $7.3...

Building on 46 years of impactful black bear research, the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has received a $1 million endowment to ensure the continuation of the work and support the development of future conservation professionals. The funding comes from three sources: The Stephens...

Watertown, WI – September 27, 2023 – Fisher Barton, the world's leading manufacturer of lawn mower  blades, is thrilled to announce that its innovative LaserEdge Lawn Mower Blade has been selected as  one of the Top 16 contenders in the prestigious 2023 Coolest Things Made In Wisconsin contest.  Organized by the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) in...

Madison, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) has signed an agreement with Core Education, a public benefit corporation with a mission to transform the business model of small and mid-sized colleges and universities. The agreement with Core will allow WAICU and its 22-member institutions to leverage economies of scale to improve revenue, technology,...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Flooding problems may lead to scam artists attempting to pawn off flood-damaged vehicles as standard secondhand cars. These vehicles typically show up at auto auctions, used car dealerships, and classified ads. Unsuspecting consumers, particularly those living in regions of the country unaffected by hurricanes or flooding, are often fooled by fresh upholstery, new carpeting, and bargain prices.