WAICU: New WAICU data dashboard highlights nonprofit higher ed contributions to Wisconsin’s economy
Madison, Wisconsin – A new data dashboard created by the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) illustrates how strategic investments in higher education increase accessibility and affordability for students attending Wisconsin’s private colleges.
This dashboard, available at https://www.waicu.org/waicu-facts, shares information about WAICU; student opportunities and success at Wisconsin’s private colleges; WAICU-member benefit...
CUNA Mutual Group workers strike as company ‘remains fully committed’ to reaching deal with union
As hundreds of CUNA Mutual Group workers in Madison began a labor strike Friday, the company said it “remains fully committed” to reaching a collective bargaining agreement with the union.
More than 450 employees represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 39 were on strike Friday, according to a release from...
Dairy Business Association: Budget committee action demonstrates commitment to dairy
MADISON, Wis. — The Dairy Business Association, Wisconsin’s leading dairy advocacy group, was pleased to see a number of actions taken Thursday night by the state’s budget-writing committee that will help the dairy community thrive economically while protecting natural resources.
“The association appreciates the Joint Committee on Finance for recognizing the important work our...
Milwaukee Co. Dept. of Transportation: Wandke appointed president and managing director of Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc.
MILWAUKEE (May 19, 2023) — Today, Donna Brown-Martin, Director of the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation, announced the appointment of Denise Wandke as President and Managing Director of Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc. that operates the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS).“Denise Wandke has risen to the many challenges facing public transit. She successfully led negotiations for a new bus operator contract,...
Dept. of Workforce Development: Announces work permits for minors now online
MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) continues to build on modernization efforts with the launch of a new online work permit application for younger workers. This change allows work permit transactions to be conducted online, eliminating the need for families to obtain permits at brick-and-mortar locations.
"The teens in our labor force...
UW Health: Med Flight expands coverage area with new base in Janesville
Contact: Emily Greendonner
(608) 516-9154egreendonner@uwhealth.org
MADISON, Wis. – UW Health is relocating a Med Flight helicopter and ambulance to a new site in Janesville.
The move targets improving care for adult, pediatric and neonatal critically ill and injured patients during air and ground transport from areas...
On Broadway: New owner takes over Kegger’s & The Lyric Room
GREEN BAY, WI – A new owner is taking over Kegger's and The Lyric Room in the Broadway District. Kegger's will now be known as Stage 1 and the Lyric Room will keep its name and business concept.
A grand re-opening will be held Tuesday, May 23 at 4 to 7 p.m. with a...
Marcellon Courtland Springvale Mutual Insurance: John Furman honored with WAMIC Mutual Companies Distinguished Service Award
PARDEEVILLE, WI (April 11, 2023) – This September just past,Wisconsin-based Marcellon Courtland Springvale Mutual InsuranceCompany’s long-time president and board leader John Furman was presentedwith the industry’s Distinguished Service Award. As both the 30-year CEOof the organization and a policyholder for more than 80 years (throughhis family farm), Furman has had the rare honor of both helming theorganization...
Better Business Bureau: Business Tip: A small business owner’s guide to collecting unpaid debts
Milwaukee, Wis. – When you run a small business or work as a freelancer, you depend on your clients for income. So what happens when a client doesn’t respond to payment reminders or simply refuses to pay? Small business owners have several options at their disposal to collect unpaid funds.
Initial steps to collect on...
Fincantieri Marinette Marine: Contracted for fourth Constellation-class frigate
WASHINGTON, DC – The Department of Defense announced that Fincantieri Marinette Marine was awarded a $526 million contract to build a fourth Constellation-class Frigate. FMM received the contract for the first-in-class Constellation-class frigate in April 2020, and since the Navy has exercised three options for follow-on vessels. Construction on the first frigate began in late August last year in...
Industrial tech sector companies have opportunity to accelerate amid uncertainty
Companies in the industrial technology sector have a big opportunity to ramp up growth amid the current economic uncertainty.
That’s according to Asutosh Padhi, a managing partner with McKinsey & Company North America and author of “The Titanium Economy: How Industrial Technology Can Create a Better, Faster, Stronger America.” He spoke yesterday at a...
