WisBusiness

-- While Wisconsin’s data center boom is expected to drive up energy demand, the Wisconsin Policy Forum says it’s “difficult to assess” just how much these facilities will strain state energy and water infrastructure.  The group yesterday issued its latest report, which is focused on how planned data centers could change the state’s utility...

MADISON – The Wisconsin Association of Health Plans is pleased to announce WPS, a health solutions company, has joined the Association membership effective January 1, 2026. “For 80 years, WPS has proudly served millions of private and government members, and we look forward to continuing that legacy by being an active member with the Association...

MADISON, Wis. – January 7, 2026 –Plastic Ingenuity, a leader in sustainable thermoform packaging, has developed a series of free online courses to help explain sustainable packaging principles and priorities across the food, retail and healthcare sectors. Good Information Courses are available at PlasticIngenuity.com and on YouTube. Current course offerings focus on thermoform circularity, sustainable packaging, healthcare plastics...

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) encourages employers to apply for Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) grants, which aim to address the state's demand for skilled workers. Employers in every industry and of all sizes across Wisconsin are eligible to apply for this round of WFF funding to train their workers. The WFF...

MADISON, WI – M3 is proud to announce the promotion of Erik Vandermause to Chief Information Officer and member of the firm’s executive operating committee, effective January 9, 2026. In this role, Vandermause leads M3’s digital strategy, driving transformation and advancing the firm’s next generation of growth and effectiveness. Vandermause joined M3 in 2023...

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced 3,045,700 total nonfarm jobs in the state, according to November 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Preliminary employment estimates for November 2025 showed Wisconsin's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.1%, which is 1.5 percentage points below the national...

Local employers also highlighted for sustained engagement FOX CITIES, Wis. (January 2026) The Fox Cities Chamber has released its 2025 Leadership Development Report to the Community highlighting the Chamber’s leadership development pathways designed to support leaders at every level. Of particular note in the report is the Chamber’s average Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 86...

MADISON, Wis. — On January 1st, Wisconsinites faced sticker shock as Republicans kicked off the new year with a cruel attack on health care. By refusing to continue critical ACA funding that nearly 300,000 Wisconsinites rely on, Republicans are forcing families, seniors, and small business owners to face health care premium increases. This could drive them into bankruptcy or...

National government and public relations firm launches specially designed initiatives in partnership with AmLaw 200 firm Michael Best MILWAUKEE, WI (January 7, 2026) – Building on the momentum of 2025, Michael Best Strategies LLC, a national government affairs and public relations firm, continues its growth and expansion efforts with the launch of new service...

APPLETON, Wis. —  McCarty Law LLP, a top law firm in Northeast Wisconsin, is proud to announce attorney Jon Fischer has been named as the president-elect of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Elder and Special Needs Law Section. He will begin his term in July of 2026. This appointment highlights Fischer’s leadership in protecting the elderly and special needs population and promoting excellence among elder law attorneys.  The State Bar of Wisconsin is a professional organization that includes all...

Quartz is recognized as an industry leader in Member Experience MADISON, Wis. – Quartz today announced that it has been named a 2025 Human Experience (HX) Pinnacle of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the...