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MILWAUKEE (September 6, 2023) – Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport will host the 9th annual ‘Girls in Aviation’ Day event on Saturday, September 23. The annual event is sponsored by the Women in Aviation Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter and will give young girls a look into aviation and aerospace careers with hands-on activities, behind-the-scenes tours and a chance to meet with aviation...

GOP lawmakers are circulating legislation that would establish new fuel blend requirements for gas stations and create a related grant program under DATCP.  In a recent cosponsorship memo, Sen. Joan Ballweg of Markesan and Rep. Todd Novak of Dodgeville touted the bill as a way to support Wisconsin farmers and biofuels producers. 

-- GOP lawmakers are circulating legislation that would establish new fuel blend requirements for gas stations and create a related grant program under DATCP.  In a recent cosponsorship memo, Sen. Joan Ballweg of Markesan and Rep. Todd Novak of Dodgeville touted the bill as a way to support Wisconsin farmers and biofuels producers. 

SHEBOYGAN – As Labor Day weekend festivities came to a close in Buffalo, New York, one local restaurant once again captured the spotlight. Legend Larry's, a favorite in Wisconsin and beyond, secured its place at the pinnacle of the wing world, earning three national awards at the National Buffalo Wing Festival. Competing against a...

In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Buckley Brinkman, executive director of Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity, talks about WCMP’s work and an emerging survey of small and mid-sized manufacturers. The Show also previews the following events: “Road shows” on National Science Foundation water/energy grant. Sept. 7 Madison;...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the acquisition of 1,830 acres adjacent to Princes Point Wildlife Area in Jefferson County. The addition nearly doubles the size of the state property, located about 3 miles northeast of Whitewater. The property, currently managed as a muck farm, will initially be closed...

Capt. Michael Cuevas, commander of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s Troop C, 1st Squadron, 105th Cavalry Regiment, reflected on the historic nature of his unit’s participation in Tamiok Strike 2023 — a two-week joint military exercise in Papua New Guinea. “Tamiok Strike was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Troopers of the 105th Cavalry,” Cuevas...

MILWAUKEE, WI (September 5, 2023) – Affiliates of Milwaukee-based real estate firm Phoenix Investors (“Phoenix”), the market leader in the renovation and leasing of former single-tenant manufacturing facilities, announced the acquisition of a large industrial real estate portfolio from United Furniture Industries (“United”). The acquisition included 13 facilities and 2 excess land sites located throughout North Carolina...

Contact: Stacy Vogel Davis                                         (414) 988-8754sdavis@thewatercouncil.com Milwaukee, WI, Sept. 5, 2023 – The Water Council (TWC) has opened its fall Tech Challenge with topics chosen by industry leaders to help solve challenges in the water sector. This session includes three topics – two dealing with PFAS and one dealing with pressurized pipes – along with a request for...

El Paso, TX – Sept. 5, 2023 – Green Bay Packers Running Back Aaron Jones’ Yards for Shoes Campaign, presented by Winsupply, is back and bigger than ever. For the fourth year, Jones will donate one pair of shoes for every yard earned during the 2023-2024 season.   This year, with the continued support of Cousins...

For Labor Day, COWS has released the State of Working Wisconsin 2023, offering the most recent data available on jobs, wages, and unions in the state. Workers have some good news to celebrate: the past 12 months held strong job growth and low unemployment. But while wages grew, most workers’ wages didn’t rise fast enough to stay ahead...

Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin - Green Bay’s Richard J. Resch School of Engineering’s Mechanical Engineering program has received national accreditation. The bachelor’s of science degree in Mechanical Engineering has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and...