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MIDDLETON – Middleton Outreach Ministry today announced a new name — WayForward Resources — a change that will help more people access the nonprofit’s food pantry and housing stability programs. “Our new name reflects who we are today and all of the services we provide,” says Ellen Carlson, executive director of WayForward Resources. “We’ve...

WHITEWATER, Wis. (May 18, 2023) –Toppers Pizza is excited to announce a strategic transition in its leadership team as founder Scott Gittrich passes the CEO reins to longtime Toppers team member, Adam Oldenburg. After leading the popular pizza delivery franchise for over 30 years, Gittrich will be assuming a new role as Chairman of the Board,...

FOX CITIES, Wis. – (May 18, 2023) – Fox Communities Credit Union 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. Fox Communities Credit Union is over 85 years strong...

MADISON – On Thursday, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC or Commission) awarded funding from the state’s Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The Commission awarded $16,601,085 for 24 projects that will expand broadband internet to 6,042 residential and 276 business locations that are underserved. The projects receiving awards will impact 19 counties. The grant awards will leverage...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (May. 18, 2023) – Appleton’s Octoberfest and License to Cruise, programs of the Fox Cities Chamber, will be held again this fall. Octoberfest will take place Saturday, Sept. 30 on College Avenue in Appleton. License to Cruise events will be held the day prior on Friday, Sept. 29. The Octoberfest Committee is in...

MILWAUKEE – Scale Up Milwaukee is excited to announce an upcoming event that will provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with valuable insights and practical strategies for success on Amazon's platform. On June 14, representatives from Amazon will be joining Scale Up Milwaukee to deliver two essential presentations: "Build a Business with Amazon" and "How to Start...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Dean Amhaus, president and CEO of The Water Council.  The Milwaukee-based water technology organization and other partners were recently selected for a $1 million planning grant from the National Science Foundation to explore the possibilities for a regional “innovation engine” around water and energy resilience. 

MADISON, Wis. – In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Kalpa Vithalani, the executive director for technology transfer at Marquette University, talks about the importance of applying academic research and innovations to industry and society. She also discusses the upcoming Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Milwaukee, which she co-chairs. The Show also previews the following events:

MADISON, Wis. – In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Kalpa Vithalani, the executive director for technology transfer at Marquette University, talks about the importance of applying academic research and innovations to industry and society. She also discusses the upcoming Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Milwaukee, which she co-chairs. The Show also previews the following events:

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Port of Milwaukee Director Jackie Carter discusses plans to develop a new cruise ship dock, commodity shipping and more.  “We are the northernmost point that can access the Mississippi River … We can get down to the Gulf of Mexico, we can get through the seaway, so...

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging Congressional leadership to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (H.R.1839/S.993), which would provide critical measures to combat the widespread illicit use and trafficking of xylazine and help prevent xylazine-related deaths. Today’s letter comes following a surge in overdose deaths...

MADISON – The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of April 2023, which showed Wisconsin's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to a record low of 2.4%. The total number of unemployed people dropped by 3,700 over the month of April...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – A panel discussion featuring angel and venture investors will be the focus of a plenary session mid-morning June 1 at the annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference. The conference at the Italian Community Center returns to the Cream City to celebrate the region’s rise as a startup and scale-up hub within the Midwest. Registration...

Milwaukee, Wis. (May 17, 2023) – Susan Varela, Executive Director of Skylight Music Theatre, today announced that Debbie Prater Mitchelson has been selected for the key leadership role of Senior Director of Development.  Prater Mitchelson has over 30 years of professional experience including many key development positions at prominent Milwaukee institutions. Most recently, Prater Mitchelson held...

Madison, Wisc. – The votes are in. Cooper Smith from Madison’s East High School is this year’s Summit Credit Union Project Teen Money winner.   Summit Credit Union’s Project Teen Money is a unique challenge to help young adults achieve financial success – not just the participants, but also their friends and families who viewed their...