WisBusiness

– In case you missed it, Wisconsin’s Creative Economy Coalition was recently featured on UPFRONT, a statewide public affairs program hosted by WISN. Jason Jon Anderson of the Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire and Bruce Pepich of the Racine Art Museum sat down to discuss how Wisconsin’s arts and creative sector drive our...

Appleton, Wis. (May 9, 2023) – Consolidated Construction Co., Inc., (CCC) a full-service design/build firm, has been recognized with the prestigious Top Performers designation from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Consolidated is one of only five Wisconsin-based contractors to earn the Top Performers designation for 2023. ABC is a national construction trade organization representing more...

Glendale, Wis. – Munson Inc., a leading fencing and paving company serving southeastern Wisconsin, has acquired Butler-based Frank Armstrong Paving and Sports Surfacing, a historic reunification of two organizations that parted ways in 1977. The move brings additional equipment and talented staff to Munson Inc., strengthening the company as a regional provider of asphalt...

NEENAH, Wis. – ThedaCare leaders are pleased to announce Barbara Beuscher CFRE, will join the organization as Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Vice President. In this role, Beuscher will lead the ThedaCare Family of Foundations. ThedaCare Family of Foundations serves as ThedaCare’s philanthropic partner in creating and transforming health and care experiences that exceed expectations every day....

Menomonie, Wis. — Joshua Rusnak, a junior at University of Wisconsin-Stout, has known for a long time that he wants to be a scientist and go into research. “In grade school our science teacher told us that everything was made of elements and those elements were made of atoms. From that moment I thought,...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to discuss proposed changes to the wild bait (minnow) harvest draft rule. At this meeting, the DNR will present an overview of the proposed changes to the wild bait harvest regulations and permits that may advance to a rule.

MILWAUKEE (May 9th, 2023) – After a well-attended first effort in 2022, on Sunday, May 21st from 11AM to 3PM, Lakefront is bringing back their outdoor celebration of Spring. Over 20 local vendors of gluten-free products as well as crafters, artisans, and boutiques will be represented. As the brewery that brought the country the first certified gluten-free...

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Downtown Green Bay, Inc. and On Broadway, Inc. will launch their summer event season, showcasing more than a hundred downtown events and signifying the start of an exciting summer in downtown Green Bay. A press conference will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 10 a.m. in Leicht Memorial Park.

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2.5 million contract to repair the pavement on US 51 between East Washington Avenue and Pierstorff Road in the city of Madison, Dane County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin May 15. Zignego Company, Inc. is the prime contractor for the project. The...

(May 8, 2023) Greater Milwaukee Urban League’s Working May Working Wednesday offers opportunities for individuals to learn about current openings in manufacturing and to get information on job training.  Working Wednesday will take place on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 10am – 1pm at GMUL’s main office, 435 W. North Avenue, Milwaukee WI, 53212....

MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, applauded the signing of the producer-led watershed grant expansion legislation by Gov. Tony Evers today. This legislation makes these groups eligible to apply for lake and river protection grants at the Department of Natural Resources. Authored by Sen. Rob Cowles, R –...

GOP lawmakers are seeking cosponsors for a bill to standardize the process for granting reciprocal credentials to those with professional licenses from outside Wisconsin.  According to a cosponsorship memo from Sen. Rob Stafsholt of New Richmond and Rep. Nate Gustafson of Neenah, the legislation would replace existing credential-specific standards with a “universal licensure recognition...

-- GOP lawmakers are seeking cosponsors for a bill to standardize the process for granting reciprocal credentials to those with professional licenses from outside Wisconsin.  According to a cosponsorship memo from Sen. Rob Stafsholt of New Richmond and Rep. Nate Gustafson of Neenah, the legislation would replace existing credential-specific standards with a “universal licensure...