Marshfield Clinic Health System: Statement on employee reductions
Marshfield Clinic Health System today announced a reduction in staff that will impact 346 employees among the organization’s more than 12,000 employee workforce in Wisconsin. The decision comes against the backdrop of a health care industry challenged by skyrocketing labor costs, higher supply expenses and reduction in reimbursements.
“We are not immune to the...
Wisconsin Foundation, Alumni Association: Day of the Badger to help meet critical needs
MADISON, WI (March 1, 2023) — To help address the greatest needs on the UW-Madison campus, the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association will hold the fourth annual Day of the Badger event. This year, virtual and in-person events will bring alumni and friends of UW-Madison together to raise critical funds to help the university remain a world-class educational institution. Badgers everywhere...
Vin Baker “Bouncing Back” Foundation: Milwaukee Bucks Assistant Coach Vin Baker is celebrating new beginnings
MILWAUKEE, WIS. – March 1, 2023 – Milwaukee Bucks Assistant Coach Vin Baker will host a private charity event on March 31 at Gather at Deer District to celebrate the good works and big ambitions of the Vin Baker “Bouncing Back” Foundation. Additionally, Baker will share plans for the upcoming opening of the Vin Baker Recovery centers, which...
Krause Brokerage Services: Acquires LTCI brokerage firm, advances growth and expands services
De Pere, Wisconsin - (February 28, 2023) - Krause Brokerage Services, LLC has acquired USA-LTC, a California-based brokerage firm that specializes in long-term care insurance (LTCI), including employer-sponsored worksite LTCI for businesses offering LTCI as a benefit to their staff. With this acquisition, Krause further secures its place as a key player in the long-term care planning industry, increasing its...
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: To give back to membership
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative will award five $2,000 secondary education scholarships to its membership, the cooperative announced today. Two scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled in college or university or a two-year technical, junior or community college. Three scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors.
Applicants must be...
Visuality Media Productions: Wisconsin-made film hits select theaters Friday
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin-made indie horror-thriller THE HEADMISTRESS will begin a limited theatrical run in Los Angeles and San Francisco on Friday, March 3. Produced by Wisconsin-based filmmakers Three Tortured Minds and executive producers Dusty Horse Productions, THE HEADMISTRESS won the Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the 2022 Milwaukee Twisted Dreams Film Festival, Wisconsin’s premiere...
Wisconsin Technology Council: From 25 communities statewide, 49 entries advance in 2023 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest
MADISON, Wis. – Forty-nine entries from 25 different municipalities have advanced to the semi-final round of the 20th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, contest producers announced.
Contestants emerged in first-round competition involving an independent panel of about 70 judges organized through the Wisconsin Technology Council and its programs, the Tech Council Innovation Network and the Tech Council...
Dept. of Administration: State of Wisconsin to optimize footprint and better meet the needs of Wisconsinites
Madison, Wis. – DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld today outlined plans for the State of Wisconsin to optimize its building footprint in Madison and Milwaukee, enhance access to government services, and save taxpayers money.
Blumenfeld released an update to the state’s Vision 2030 Plan that called for the State to evaluate and modernize the state workforce and workplaces....
UW Health Kids: Celebrates 30 years of Child Life program
MADISON, Wis. – It started in 1993 with three employees and one goal: to help pediatric patients and their families cope with the challenges of coming to or staying in the hospital.
Thirty years later, the Child Life program at American Family Children’s Hospital has 28 employees and robust services in place to help...
Dane Buy Local: Celebrates Pi Day with pie presented by Murphy Desmond, S.C.
Join Dane Buy Local in celebrating Pi Day with tasty pie made by Beef Butter BBQ, DelicateEssence, FEED Bakery, Madame Chu, Sweeternative Baking, Green Owl Cafe, Madison Chocolate Company, Migrants, Short Stack Eatery, Second Breakfast Bakery, Cambridge Market Cafe, and Dolce Desserts By Dominique. Vegan and gluten-free options will be included.
Pie may be...
Garver Feed Mill: Deepens its connection to Madison’s agricultural history
March 1, 2023– Madison, Wisconsin
The award winning Garver Feed Mill, located next to Olbrich Botanical Gardens, is pleased to welcome their new tenant, REAP Food Group.
REAP Food Group, a non-profit organization based in Madison, WI, believes in transforming communities, economies, and lives through the power of good food. Their...
Red Caboose: Says farewell to Willy Street location, still needs funding for move to Winnebago Street
MADISON, Wis. (March 4, 2023) – Red Caboose Child Care Center has served the Madison area for over 50 years as the community's most innovative nonprofit child care center. Soon, they'll be serving more local families in a brand-new building!
The child care center is holding an open house at its current 624 Williamson St. location on...
TEMPO Madison: Fitchburg to dedicate Common Council Chambers to Frances Huntley-Cooper on March 8
The City of Fitchburg will dedicate its Common Council Chambers to former mayor Frances Huntley-Cooper—a TEMPO Madison past president—on Wednesday, March 8 at 5:00 p.m. Huntley-Cooper served as the mayor of Fitchburg from 1991 to 1993, making her the first African American to be elected mayor in Wisconsin history.
“We are thrilled that the...
