WisBusiness

-- The head of the Wisconsin Environmental Initiative says federal funding for clean energy job training and a “direct pay” provision in the Inflation Reduction Act will have a major impact in the state.  WEI Executive Director John Imes called the direct pay aspect of the law a “game changer” for various Wisconsin organizations...

MADISON — University of Wisconsin–Madison pediatrician Bruce Klein is trying to save bats. At first blush, as a physician scientist who is head of pediatric infectious disease at the American Family Children’s Hospital, Klein’s involvement in a continent-wide effort to conserve wildlife species is perhaps a little unexpected. But a fungal disease has devastated...

Waukesha, Wis. – Aries Industries, the industry leader in state-of-the-art equipment for inspection and maintenance of underground infrastructure, has strengthened its central U.S. market reach with the addition of a multi-location dealer serving four states. Elliott Equipment Co., based in Davenport, Iowa, is a family-owned municipal equipment dealer selling new and used sewer maintenance...

Manitowoc, WIS, March 22, 2023 – A.C.E. Building Service, a Northeast Wisconsin-based provider of commercial and industrial construction services, announced it has been recognized as a 2022 High Performance Builder at the annual Butler Builder Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri in February 2023. The designation is awarded by Butler Manufacturing to builders who exceed annual territory sales...

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'A+' rating on the following Milwaukee, WI (the city) obligations: --Approximately $151 million sewerage system revenue bonds series 2021 S2 and series 2016-S7' In addition, Fitch has assessed the sewer system's standalone credit profile (SCP) at 'a+'. The SCP represents the standalone credit profile of the...

FOND DU LAC, Wis. (March 22, 2023) – Lakeland Care, Inc., an organization focused on building better lives through programs that care for and inspire our communities, is proud to announce Care Plus, a private-pay care management option designed to help people access the services they need to live at the highest level of independence possible. Care Plus does...

FOX CITIES, Wis. – (March 9, 2023) – RGL Logistics has been named a PULSE Champion of Young Professionals (YPs) by the Fox Cities Chamber. This designation recognizes employers who pledge to provide support and a positive work environment for YPs within their company. RGL Logistics, the “What if” logistics company, is a full-warehousing, distribution and...

General Purpose Revenue ($ in thousands - rounded)  Collections for MonthCollections to DateRevenue SourceFY22FY23% changeFY22FY23% change    Individual Income         104,832         399,188280.8%     6,116,285     5,837,085-4.6%     General Sales & Use         491,953         536,9889.2%     4,009,679     4,381,7519.3%     Corporate           43,048             4,519-89.5%     1,482,962     1,411,621-4.8%     Excise Taxes           47,395           45,631-3.7%         394,455         369,441-6.3%     Other             5,982             7,22220.7%         264,633         252,801-4.5%     Total GPR         693,210         993,54843.3%   12,268,014   12,252,700-0.1% This report includes general purpose revenue (GPR) taxes collected by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue and does...

MILWAUKEE, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual Chairman, President and CEO John Schlifske today announced senior leadership changes that position the company for long-term success by providing growth and development opportunities for key talent. The leadership change comes as John Grogan, executive vice president and chief insurance officer, announced that he will retire on June 30, 2023 after serving an...

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – (MARCH 22, 2023) – Festival Foods is boosting its associate discount to 15 percent. This discount is available to all associates, both full- and part-time, along with members of their immediate households. “We want to help our teammates stretch their dollars when it comes to buying the groceries they...

Green Bay, Wisconsin – Fairchild Equipment is pleased to announce its recognition by Yale with the 2022 Dealer of Excellence award, for its 28thyear receiving the award. This annual award honors Yale dealers that have exhibited focused leadership and continue to drive their customers to the highest level of performance in all functional areas of materials handling.

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) and the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) encourage electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to make payment arrangements with their provider or apply for financial assistance before the moratorium on utility disconnections ends. The annual winter moratorium from November 1st...

WHITEWATER – March 22, 2023 – The Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, Half Marathon Team Event, 5k, and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle is excited to announce that the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has committed to another year of being a title sponsor! The 11th annual DWS will be held on Sunday, September 17th, 2023....

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wisc. (March 22, 2023) — The Wisconsin Open Season Sportsman’s Expo Presented by Progressive Insurance® & Cam-Am is this weekend in the Wisconsin Dells at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, March 24-26. This year’s Expo will feature more vendors, more seminars and more family-friendly interactive elements. Parking is free at Kalahari Resorts &...