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Acuity is named to Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers 2023 list. “Acuity’s Common Purpose begins by saying, ‘With kind hearts, we dare to care for our family of employees,’” said Acuity CEO Ben Salzmann. “We are humbled that our people know and are willing to share that Acuity cares about them and that they...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (February 21, 2023) – With significant snowfall predicted to hit northwestern Wisconsin today and in the coming days, Xcel Energy is gearing up additional crews who will work to get the lights back on if customers lose power during the storm. The heavy snow predicted can occasionally cause power outages. We understand that...

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI – Wangard Partners, Inc. (Wangard),a Milwaukee-based full-service real estate firm has announced the sale of 1.8 acres of land at Chippewa Crossing, Northwest corner of Seymour Cray, Sr. Blvd and Chippewa Crossing Blvd., Chippewa Falls, WI, to Cory Parsons; current franchisee and owner of Culvers at 2573 Commercial Blvd in Lake Hallie. The intent of...

The head of NFIB Wisconsin says the state’s small business community opposes elements of Gov. Tony Evers’ budget aimed at paid family leave and a targeted retirement savings program.  “When the government mandates a retirement program, or mandates paid family and medical leave, that’s not trusting the private sector to do the right thing,”...

-- The head of NFIB Wisconsin says the state’s small business community opposes elements of Gov. Tony Evers’ budget aimed at paid family leave and a targeted retirement savings program.  “When the government mandates a retirement program, or mandates paid family and medical leave, that’s not trusting the private sector to do the right...

FOX CITIES, Wis. – (February 20, 2023) – InSight Eye Care has been named a PULSE Champion of Young Professionals by the Fox Cities Chamber. This designation recognizes employers who pledge to provide support and a positive work environment for YPs within their company. InSight Eye Care is a privately owned practice with locations in Appleton...

Waukesha, Wis. – Aries Industries, the industry leader in state-of-the-art equipment for inspection and maintenance of underground infrastructure, has introduced a hybrid model of its TrailBlazer operations and transport enclosure, a self-contained equipment housing that can get critical equipment into tight work sites. The TrailBlazer Hybrid employs a solar battery charging system for easy,...

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Graduate School will host its sixth annual Three Minute Thesis competition to close out Graduate Student Week on Friday, Feb. 24, at 4 p.m. in the Weasler Auditorium, 1506 W. Wisconsin Ave. Graduate Student Week runs Feb. 20-24 and includes events for self-care, socializing, career networking and finding funding.

MADISON – The Worker's Compensation Advisory Council is inviting public comments regarding recommended legislative changes to the Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Act. Comments and testimony will be taken at the council's next meeting, set for Thursday, Feb. 23. The hybrid public meeting at 201 E. Washington Ave. in Madison will start at 10 a.m. Attendees may...

MILWAUKEE_ Former House Speaker Paul Ryan will share insights on leadership in Congress and the fiscal and economic challenges facing the country during a visit Feb. 23 to UW-Milwaukee as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series. The conversation moderated by political columnist and commentator Charlie Sykes will begin at 7 p.m. in the ballroom at...