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MADISON, Wis., - In a novel study that is among the first in economics to combine genetic information and data from a randomized controlled study, a team of researchers led by Associate Professor Lauren Schmitz of the La Follette School of Public Affairs identified that smoking cessation efforts may be less effective for individuals with a high genetic risk for smoking.The National...

MILWAUKEE — Marquette Business will present Aparna Bawa, chief operating officer at Zoom, as part of its June and Herman Loebl Women Business Leaders Speaker Series on Wednesday, April 23, at 5 p.m. at Dr. E. J. and Margaret O’Brien Hall, 1530 W. Wisconsin Ave. Registration for the free, public event is available online. 

LA CROSSE, WI— The Trump Administration has affirmed Dairyland Power Cooperative’s $595 million New Empowering Rural America (New ERA) grant award, first announced in September 2024. With the vital support of President Trump and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rawlins, this transformative award will benefit Dairyland’s cooperative members and rural communities from three major standpoints:

FOX CITIES, Wis. (April 17, 2025) – The Fox Cities Chamber has been recognized as the “Most Impactful Chamber in Wisconsin” by FDI Insider, a leading international business publication. The FDI Insider awards program recognizes organizations and leaders who embody innovation, strategic foresight, and sustained influence in their respective markets. The Chamber was honored for its impact, community engagement,...

(Green Bay, Wis.) – Experts at this year’s Port Symposium shared a holistic picture of economic factors impacting Northeast Wisconsin. Topics included an economic, workforce and technology outlook for the region, Wisconsin’s circular bio-economy, the Great Lakes ports association legislative agenda, and tariffs. With local, state and federal leaders underscoring the importance of a...

Statement from Reach Dane Director, Jen Bailey Madison, WI – On Friday, April 11, USA Today reported that President Trump’s upcoming budget will propose a full-scale elimination of the nearly 60-year-old, highly effective Head Start program. This alarming proposal threatens to dismantle one of the most impactful investments in children, families, and communities nationwide—and...

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced 3,055,200 total nonfarm jobs in the state, according to March 2025 preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Preliminary employment estimates for March 2025 showed Wisconsin's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.2% over last month, which is 1.0 percentage...

Contact: Tom Still or Julie Johnson at 608-442-7557To learn more online: www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com  ‘WisBiz: The Show’ features CEO Chris Yates of Abingdon Health USA; previews upcoming events  MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features Chris Yates, the chief executive officer of Abingdon Health USA, which has established...

The head of Discover Green Bay says local hotels are ready for next week’s influx of visitors for the NFL Draft, though he expects the event’s economic impact to be spread across much of the state.  Brad Toll, the tourism organization’s president and CEO, yesterday said local hotels are used to big crowds for...

-- The head of Discover Green Bay says local hotels are ready for next week’s influx of visitors for the NFL Draft, though he expects the event’s economic impact to be spread across much of the state.  Brad Toll, the tourism organization’s president and CEO, yesterday said local hotels are used to big crowds...

GREEN BAY, Wis. –HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital in Green Bay is excited to announce that after careful consideration, a thorough weighing of the pros and cons, and consultations with experts in their respective fields, the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) team has cast their ballots and are ready to introduce Green Bay to their #1 picks in...

THIENSVILLE, WISCONSIN, April 16, 2025—Downtown Thiensville’s annual live bluesfestival has been rebranded and will be bigger and better than ever in 2025, featuring an expanded beverage menu, a craft beer tasting, a beard contest, and much more. “Thiensville Blues Fest: Blues, Bikes, and Brews,” presented by Sommers Automotive, will take place September 12-13 in...