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Wisconsin Employers Demand Solutions MADISON – Rising healthcare costs remain a chief concern of Wisconsin businesses, hindering reinvestment, talent attraction, and economic competitiveness. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – released a new video on Wednesday, raising the alarm on high healthcare costs and promoting a policy solution to empower employers and consumers.

First-of-its-kind venture to facilitate and catalyze development of deprioritized cell and gene therapies, supported by AI-enabled platform MILWAUKEE, WI and CAMBRIDGE, MA – January 7, 2026 – The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT), the leading professional organization for the advancement of cell and gene therapies (CGTs), and the Orphan Therapeutics Accelerator...

Service expansions accelerate pharmacy’s achievement of 2 million shipments while maintaining industry-leading patient support MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumicera Health Services, a leading specialty pharmacy solutions provider and Top 10 national specialty pharmacy, announced today the promotion of Ben Heiser, PharmD, to Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This follows a period of sustained...

Fox Cities, Wis. (January 7, 2026) – Don’t miss the opportunity to start 2026 with clarity, confidence, and a strategic edge in today’s ever-changing economy. Tickets are now available for the Fox Cities Chamber’s 2026 Economic Outlook Breakfast, taking place Wednesday, February 18 at the Hilton Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton. After several years as a luncheon,...

Radon is an invisible gas that causes cancer, but when you know the facts, you can protect yourself It’s easy to not think about radon—it’s invisible! But radon has an impact on our and our loved ones’ health and is a leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services...

Milwaukee, Wis. – GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic) have become popular for both diabetes treatment and weight loss. Unfortunately, scammers are taking advantage of their demand and limited availability by tricking people with fake offers and fraudulent websites. Scammers are targeting consumers with fake texts, online pharmacies, and fraudulent offers for GLP-1 weight loss medications. BBB Scam Tracker has received...

A Nigerian company called Geotek Water Solutions has won the Water Council’s latest Tech Challenge, the Milwaukee organization announced.  It’s the first African business to win the group’s Tech Challenge competition, which issues open-ended requests for technologies and other water industry solutions. The program aims to provide exposure for innovation in the industry while...

-- A Nigerian company called Geotek Water Solutions has won the Water Council’s latest Tech Challenge, the Milwaukee organization announced.  It’s the first African business to win the group’s Tech Challenge competition, which issues open-ended requests for technologies and other water industry solutions. The program aims to provide exposure for innovation in the industry...

For the past twelve years Peter Feigin has set a high standard as a business and civic leader in Milwaukee. His commitment to excellence, always looking out for how he and the Bucks could serve the community, has created a positive impact. Our two Councils very much appreciate his unwavering commitment to the working men and women...

SHOREWOOD, WI (January 5, 2026) — MalamaDoe – A Coworking Community for Women announces a community conversation on health insurance in America with Bob Devita entitled “A Look Back and A Look Ahead.” The event will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM at MalamaDoe in Shorewood, Wisconsin. This educational and discussion-based event is...

APPLETON, Wis. (Jan. 6, 2026) — Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, a leader in affordable housing solutions, is bringing together business leaders on Thursday, Jan. 8 to dedicate a new home to a Habitat family for the new year. Not only is this home a new start for a local family, but it is also the...

Grand prize awarded to 1st African company to win Tech Challenge Stacy Vogel Davis                                         (414) 988-8754sdavis@thewatercouncil.com Milwaukee, WI, Jan. 6, 2025 – The winners of The Water Council’s fall Tech Challenge are helping improve water quality for all, from Wisconsin to Nigeria. Geotek Water Solutions of Jos, Nigeria, is the first African company to win the Tech...