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APPLETON, Wisconsin - Lawrence University’s 2023 Commencement is set for 10 a.m. Sunday, June 11—an outdoor ceremony on the university’s beautiful Main Hall Green.  As Commencement concludes, a new tradition will be born. The recessional will take the 310 graduates through the Lawrence Arch, built last summer near the intersection of College Avenue and...

MADISON, WI – In its 115 years of family owned and operated existence, Smart Motors in Madison, Wisconsin has managed to survive despite historical ups and downs that have impacted their business. “It seems like every decade or so something throws a wrench into the works,” says Smart Motors’ President and CEO J.R. Smart....

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – called on lawmakers to make the state more economically competitive and attractive to workers following the release of data showing the well-known workforce shortage is likely to get worse. According to a new report, Wisconsin’s Demographic Dilemma, the state’s median...

APPLETON, Wisconsin - The Rev. Terra Winston-Sage has been appointed Lawrence University’s next Julie Esch Hurvis Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life and university chaplain. Winston-Sage, a 2000 graduate of Lawrence who has served as associate dean since 2018, will provide leadership and counsel in the alignment of social justice and faith and the...

Waukesha, Wis. – Aries Industries, the industry leader in state-of-the-art equipment for inspection and rehabilitation of underground infrastructure, has experienced significant growth in its core business of wastewater inspection and rehabilitation product lines.  As a result of this increased growth, Aries Industries has decided to sell its non-core Water Well assets to Laval Underground Surveys (LUS) of...

MADISON - The Wisconsin Freemasons are excited to announce a significant donation to provide life-saving Fire Suppression Tools and AED defibrillators to be carried in Wisconsin State Patrol vehicles across the state.  The donation was announced this morning during the Wisconsin Freemasons’ 179thAnnual Communication -- the yearly gathering and business meeting of all Masonic Lodges...

Menomonie, Wis. — A new dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Management has been named at University of Wisconsin-Stout.  The appointment of Daniel Freedman was announced Monday, June 5, by Glendalí Rodríguez, UW-Stout provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs. Freedman will be responsible for overseeing 24...

MADISON, WI (June 5, 2023) — The Wisconsin Alumni Association today announced the recipients of its 2023 alumni awards. “These individuals are a living reminder of the tremendous impact that UW-Madison has on the world through the achievements and contributions of alumni,” says Sarah Schutt, chief alumni engagement officer and executive director of the Wisconsin Alumni Association.

In the Wisconsin Bankers Association’s biannual Economic Conditions Survey of Wisconsin bank CEOs, nearly three quarters of respondents rated Wisconsin’s current economic health as “excellent” or “good.” These most recent survey results show some easing of inflation and recession concerns; 86% of respondents predict inflation to fall or stay about the same over the next six months, compared to 76% of respondents in the prior survey conducted at the end of 2022. Pessimism is...

MADISON, WIS. – World Dairy Expo® recently welcomed Brian Paul, Milton, Wis., as the organization’s new Trade Show Manager. In this role, Paul will work on all aspects involved in planning and executing the world’s largest dairy-exclusive trade show, including working closely with Expo’s trade show exhibitors and the Commercial Exhibitor Committee. Paul has extensive...

De Pere, Wis.: St. Norbert College’s Kress Inn was recently a recipient of the prestigious 2023 Ring of Honor Award from Choice Hotels International Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors.  The Ring of Honor designation is awarded to the top 1 percent of hotels within the brand, representing a tremendous...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), at the request of the Legislative Trails Caucus, is seeking public comment on a draft update to the state’s Trails Network Plan. The updated plan features a new, more user-friendly format. As part of this release, the DNR is also requesting input from the public on...

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces new driver license and identification (ID) cards with updated security features. The new cards debut June 5 with new design elements built within the cards to make them more resistant to fraud.  “Wisconsin DMV continues to stay on the leading edge of technology...

MILWAUKEE – Uline, North America's leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials, continues to expand in Southeastern Wisconsin, with plans to add more than 200 employees and a combined 4.5 million square feet of new development over the next several years. This expansion will bring Uline to 14.5 million square feet of industrial and office space...

Madison Circus Space invites you to attend “The Anniversary Show” on Friday, June 23rd at 7:30pm, and Saturday, June 24th at 5pm and 8pm. From our humble beginnings in an old warehouse to our current operations in a custom-built, state-of-the-art facility, MCS has come a long way! This family-friendly show will serve as the...