WisBusiness

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” features two guests from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield on Medicaid reenrollment in Wisconsin.  Paul Nobile is the organization’s commercial plan president, and Ted Osthelder is its Medicaid plan president. With the federal pandemic public health emergency ending shortly, they share insights on how the Medicaid renewal...

Milwaukee, Wis., April 27, 2023 – Milwaukee will be home to the Midwest’s first program designed specifically to treat mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI or concussions) in veterans and first responders. The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Neuroscience Institute is launching the BRAVE (Building Resilience through Action in Veterans and First Responders) program –...

FORT MCCOY, Wis. — Soldiers from across the Wisconsin Army National Guard gathered at Fort McCoy April 20-23 where they endured wind, sleet, snow and rain to crown winners of the 2023 Wisconsin Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition. The four-day competition tested the Soldiers' physical and mental stamina, as well as their knowledge...

April 28, 2023 – Lancaster, Wis.— Do you need a new class pet? How about a cow? The Adopt a Cow program allows classrooms across the United States to virtually “adopt” calves from farms across the nation. This year, Orthridge Jerseys, based in Lancaster, Wisconsin, had three calves up for adoption for the 2022-2023 school year: Diva,...

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded 115 state health care providers its annual “BigShot” awards for their efforts to protect children against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Wisconsin BigShot award is an annual recognition that celebrates providers in the Vaccines for Children Program who are leading the way in protecting children’s health by ensuring their youngest patients are up...

4/27/2023- On Tuesday morning, the Pierce County Land Conservation Committee tabled an amendment that would have amended a manure storage ordinance and will bring a draft CAFO moratorium at a later meeting. There was a small but vocal anti-CAFO sentiment among public members at the committee meeting. Fortunately, because of the farmers and even DNR...

Milwaukee, WI (April 27, 2023) – New Resources Consulting (“NRC”) has been named a 2023 Best and Brightest Company to Work For®  in Milwaukee. This award recognizes NRC’s commitment to fostering a positive and productive work environment for all employees and  consultants.  For over 25 years, the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) has...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Milwaukee native and Marquette University graduate Charles Ross, the chief executive officer of the International Business Innovation Association, will set the tone for the annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference, to be held May 31 and June 1 in Milwaukee. The conference at the Italian Community Center returns to the Cream City to celebrate the region’s...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to share their turkey hunting experience with friends and family by bringing someone new along during this 40th spring turkey hunting season. Turkey hunting is a unique opportunity to experience the results of a truly successful conservation effort. Collaboration between states, organizations and individuals led...

(Waukesha, WI) – Waukesha County Parks & Land Use invites residents and visitors to volunteer for the statewide Clean Boats, Clean Waters project to fight the spread of aquatic invasive species and fish diseases among lakes, rivers, and streams. Volunteers get started with a free training session on boat launch inspections in May. “Volunteering at your local...

MADISON – On April 24, Wisconsin Farm Bureau submitted comments to the FDA in opposition to their plant-based milk alternative labeling. In the comments, WFBF calls on FDA to vigorously enforce food standards regarding the labeling of dairy substitute products and prohibit the misleading labeling of nut and plant-based beverage products as “milk” or...

CROSS PLAINS, WI (April 2023) – Park Bank is excited to announce Kelly Powell has been named the 2022 Volunteer of the Year from the Cross Plains Area Chamber of Commerce. Kelly volunteers for the Cross Plains Fire Department and the Cross Plains Area EMS and served over 1300 hours last year. She was also named Interim...

MILWAUKEE (April 27, 2023) – Black Arts MKE and Bronzeville Arts Ensemble proudly present Zuri’s Crown, a new musical celebrating Black women, their hair, and the power of self-expression and love. Directed by Milwaukee theater legend Sheri Williams Pannell, Zuri’s Crown is an original musical adaptation of the Rapunzel fairytale, where Black hair plays a significant role. The musical follows the story of Zuri, played by Camara Stampley, a young woman coming into her own...

MADISON, Wis – The Construction Business Group and Wisconsin Building Trades Council are holding the 7th Annual Construction Workers’ Memorial Service on April 27th in Madison. Members of the community are invited to join in the event paying tribute to the men and women who lost their lives in construction work accidents in Wisconsin. Four construction workers who...