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MADISON, WI (March 13, 2023) — Artificial intelligence (AI) platforms seem able to do many things once considered the sole purview of humans, from holding a conversation to creating works of art. This has led to widespread speculation about its current applications and the future of humanity in the age of AI.  On the next UW...

MADISON, Wis. – Quartz today announced that Brenda Murphy has joined the company as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Murphy joins the Quartz leadership team with over 25 years in human resources management within the medical device, automotive, and pharmaceutical industries.“I’m honored to welcome Brenda to the Quartz leadership team,” said Dr. Mark Selna, President and...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (March 13, 2023) – The Fox Cities Chamber has seats available for its March 21st Dale Carnegie learning series, which is free to any Chamber member. The session will be held from 8 – 10 AM at the Chamber office, 125 N. Superior Street, Appleton. Topic is “The Delegation Process: Utilize techniques to get work done through...

MADISON, Wis. – The public can rest assured that the banking system overall and Wisconsin banks are safe, sound, and resilient. Wisconsin banks do not operate in the manner that caused the failure of Silicon Valley Bank in Santa Clara, California and Signature Bank in New York, New York. The customer base of Wisconsin banks is much more...

MADISON - Tim Fiocchi has been hired as the Senior Director of Governmental Relations by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation.  Fiocchi has over two decades of legislative experience, most recently as Chief of Staff to State Senator Jerry Petrowski, serving Marathon, Taylor, Rusk and Sawyer counties. He has extensive experience working on agricultural, transportation...

Green Bay, Wis. -- American Dairy Coalition (ADC) welcomes the news this week that the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) board has endorsed an FMMO hearing plan that includes returning the Class I pricing method back to the ‘higher of.’ The change from ‘higher of’ to ‘average plus 74 cents’ was made in the 2018...

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to help lead one of America's leading research universities, with broad strengths across the arts and humanities, social sciences, and physical, biological and mathematical sciences, along with several excellent professional schools,” says Scholz, who will begin in the new role on July 1. “It has a well-deserved reputation for innovation and excellence.”

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and partner agencies announce the closure of a case with multiple violations, including attempted theft and illegal hunting. The investigation began in early September 2022 as a littering case. DNR Wardens on patrol for the opening day of teal and early goose season discovered two...

MILWAUKEE, WI (March 13, 2023) – Mount Mary University’s School of Business will offer undergraduate and MBA students the ability to specialize in human resources management and has shortened the timeline for undergraduate business students to earn their MBA.  These new enhancements will become effective in fall 2023.  HR is one...

MADISON, Wis. – A Wisconsin resource that protects information technology (IT) systems and critical infrastructure across the state is seeing an uptick in volunteers who are ready to defend against cyber attacks. Over the past two years, the Cyber Response Team (CRT) has grown from 119 voluntary members to more than 400. A majority...

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is investigating a scam that targets FoodShare members through fake text messages. DHS is alerting members to take steps now to protect their benefits. “It is alarming that scammers are going after public benefits like FoodShare that people rely on to feed themselves and their families,” said...

MILWAUKEE - On Wednesday, March 15th from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, the Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) will host an event tailored to help Wisconsin small businesses thrive called "Small Business: Seeds for Growth." It is sponsored by Huntington National Bank and will take place at Schlitz Park at 1555 N RiverCenter Drive in Milwaukee. Over 100 small business owners...

MILWAUKEE, WI— The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of Nick Barth as the Chamber’s new Chief of Staff and Heather Tice as the new Marketing & Communications Manager. “We are thrilled to welcome Nick Barth and Heather Tice to the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce as our two newest...

MADISON, WIS. – World Dairy Expo® is pleased to announce Lisa Behnke, New Glarus, Wis., as their Communications Manager. Behnke began her duties on February 27, 2023. In this role, Behnke will coordinate strategic marketing and manage internal and external communications for the world’s premier dairy event. Behnke holds a bachelor’s degree from the University...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Secretary-designee Cheryll Olson-Collins today announced she appointed Kim Swissdorf to lead the DFI’s Division of Banking as the division’s administrator. Swissdorf began her appointment on March 12, 2023. “Kim is a great addition to the DFI leadership team with her extensive leadership experience in state government and...