Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction: Donates $80,000 to local organizations
APPLETON, Wis. (Sept. 6, 2023) – The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction is proud to announce it is donating $80,000 from last year’s events to over a dozen local non-profits, running groups, nursing and police/fire education programs and police departments.
“The Community First Fox Cities Marathon weekend of events focuses on community first...
Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board: In person job fair at Rock County Job Center
An in-person job fair will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 for 2-4 p.m. at the Rock County Job Center located at 1717 Center Avenue in Janesville. The event will host 29 local employers from all industries in Rock county and surrounding counties with 400+ reported job openings. To view the current list of employers in...
BBB Tip: How scammers use social media platforms
Milwaukee, Wis. – The introduction of social media has transformed how millions of people communicate with friends, family, strangers, and businesses. Unfortunately, it has also provided an outlet for fraud, scams, and unethical business practices to reach a broad audience. Whether through social media marketplaces, sponsored advertisements, business or friend impersonation, or many other tactics, social media provides a...
Johnson campaign: Launches grassroots campaign for Congress to take on extremist Republican U.S. Rep. Van Orden
Johnson: “I can’t sit on the sidelines while our rights are being taken away and our Congressman cares more about the MAGA agenda than the people he claims to represent. Our fight for change in Wisconsin starts right here, right now.”
Today, Democrat Tara Johnson, former La Crosse County Board Chair, announced her grassroots...
Security Health Plan: Donates to an organization dedicated to providing at-risk youth in Langlade and Oneida counties hope for a brighter future
ANTIGO – For some kids, being safe and happy can mean going somewhere after school that isn’t home. The Boys & Girls Club of the Northwoods provides a positive, safe place for youth and teens in Antigo and Rhinelander. Thanks to a donation from Security Health Plan, youth in these areas will continue to receive after-school homework...
WMC: September celebrated as Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin
MADISON - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the state chamber of commerce – declared September as Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin. Throughout the month, WMC will work with local chambers of commerce to highlight the crucial role chambers play in communities across the state.
Wisconsin is home to more than 265 local chambers,...
UW-Madison: Meet Wisconsin’s new state climatologist, Steve Vavrus
MADISON — Steve Vavrus has been named the new state climatologist and director of the Wisconsin State Climatology Office.
“It’s an honor to serve as director of the revitalized office. We’re looking forward to using the new resources to deliver expanded climate services so that Wisconsinites can use weather and climate information most effectively,”...
Froedtert Health, Thedacare: Sign definitive agreement to combine organizations
MILWAUKEE and NEENAH, Wis. – – Froedtert Health and ThedaCare announced today that their respective Boards have approved a definitive agreement outlining the terms of the planned combined health system, an important step in their process to combine the organizations to advance local health care for patients in Wisconsin.
Both organizations are moving...
Associated Bank: Releases 2022 Sustainability Report
GREEN BAY, Wis., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) ("Associated Bank") has released its 2022 Sustainability Report. This annual report highlights the company's progress on environmental, social and governance initiatives and related priorities designed to improve the economic health of its markets; deliver a safe, productive and engaging workplace and culture; promote diversity, equity and inclusion;...
Marathon County: Establishes Court Appointed Special Advocate program
(Marathon County, Wis. / Green Bay, Wis.) The Wisconsin CASA Association has announced the establishment of a Marathon County CASA program. The Wisconsin Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association champions the needs of abused and neglected children by providing trained volunteers who advocate for a child’s best interests in court. CASA of Marathon County will become the...
Ampersand: Welcomes seven new employees
PEWAUKEE, Wis. (September 6, 2023) – Ampersand, a Southeast Wisconsin-based strategic marketing, advertising, and growth agency, has recently expanded by bringing on seven new marketing professionals to their team.
Due to a large growth in business over the past few years, Ampersand found themselves needing more skilled employees to service its growing client base. This...
Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance: Ninth annual Get Real math and science video premiere
Green Bay, WI, August 17, 2023: The Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Manufacturing Alliance’s will be hosting its 9th annual Get Real Video Premiere at the Meyer Theatre in Green Bay on October 3rd from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. This serves as the debut of the newest installment of the Alliance's Get Real Math and Get Real Science...
