WisBusiness

-- The top 13 finalists in this year’s Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest are developing diverse startup ideas ranging from a cancer care decision-making tool to advanced components for next-generation electronics.  These and other ideas were highlighted yesterday during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference, hosted in Milwaukee by the Wisconsin Technology Council. Company founders each...

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, as part of a 17-state coalition filed comments to the U.S. Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) supporting the agency’s proposal to set enforceable drinking water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—more commonly known as PFAS or “forever” chemicals. “Wisconsinites should be able to feel confident that when they...

MILWAUKEE — The Zilber Family Foundation announced today that its Board of Directors approved $3.7 million in grants to 21 nonprofit organizations throughout Milwaukee in alignment with the issues it supports, including affordable housing, community economic development, and basic human needs.  “The Zilber Family Foundation has a long history of supporting local organizations in...

Bayfield, Wis. (May 31, 2023) - The Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau’s (BCVB) summer music series, Concerts by the Lake, kicks of the 2023 season on June 20 with Sean and Ian Okamoto. The father-son duo is known for their vocal harmonies and charismatic performances.   The BCVB is excited to welcome a robust mix...

May 31, 2023, MILWAUKEE —Milwaukee Repertory Theater (Milwaukee Rep) today announced a series of new gifts to the Powering Milwaukee Campaign, including  a record setting $1 Million raised at the annual Curtain Call Ball on May 13.  Co-chaired by Dawne and Ray Manista, Diane and Clark Slipher, and Jean and Rich Tennessen, the event featured over 400 attendees who experienced...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 3. Whether by foot, bike, ATV or horse, Wisconsin has thousands of miles of trails to enjoy. Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15 state forests and 44 state trails, with trails for all...

Sun Prairie, Wis.— Bank of Sun Prairie welcomes Don Griffin, a 29-year experienced financial services veteran as their new assistant vice president, residential mortgage lender. Since 1994, Griffin has made significant contributions to the banking and mortgage fields. Griffin graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a bachelor's degree in finance. Since then, he gained...

(GREENWOOD, WI and BRUNSWICK, ME – May 31, 2023) –CEI Capital Management has closed on $10 million in New Markets Tax Credit capacity to enable Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. to acquire equipment and expand its raw milk production capacity by nearly 30 percent. Grassland Dairy Products is currently the largest family-owned butter creamery in the...

(Milwaukee, WI ● May 31, 2023) Students from six Milwaukee elementary schools will spend the school day learning about S.T.E.A.M – Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture/Arts, and Math – careers by participating in hands-on activities. Greater Milwaukee Urban League’s STEAM n2 Careers event will take place Friday, June 2, 2023, from 10am – 1pm at the...