WisBusiness

MENOMONIE, Wis. – Through two internships obtained during University of Wisconsin Stout’s Career Fair – one as a distribution supervisor with Menards and another as a supply chain intern with Andersen Corp. – Ben Larson added to his hands-on experience. “My internships taught me a lot about the workplace and applications I learned about...

KENOSHA, Wis. – BizTimes Media recently recognized Carthage President John Swallow and Vice President Abigail Hanna as two of the region’s Notable Leaders in Higher Education. In January, the Milwaukee media outlet featured the two senior administrators among 24 honorees from southeastern Wisconsin colleges and universities. Nominated by BizTimes staff and readers, recipients of...

MADISON, Wis. – A new round of Dairy Business Builder grants administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) will open February 20 for small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors in 11 Midwestern states. Businesses in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin may apply for the funding, which...

Green Bay, Wis. — After two years of program success, GEAR UP Rising Phoenix will expand to include additional schools that are part of the Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Program’s (WEOP) GEAR UP program. The first group of students that started in Fall 2021 are approaching high school graduation, many with a significant head start on their college careers as...

Madison, Wis. —Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed February 5-11, 2023, as Flood Insurance Awareness Week in Wisconsin to recognize our state’s increasing flood risk and the importance of having appropriate insurance coverage.  Most homeowners and renters insurance policies do not cover flood damage, but flood insurance is available to protect your home and belongings through...

MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of approximately $178.3 million in key projects across the state, including the authority to purchase land in the city of Milwaukee for the development and construction of a new Type 1 Juvenile Correctional Facility to continue the administration’s efforts to close and...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the approval of Stewardship funding for Friends Grants to 25 non-profit organizations for improvement at DNR properties across the state. Governor Evers’ State Building Commission approved the funding, which includes 29 projects for a total of $326,600 in Stewardship grants, leveraging $371,500 in matching contributions and $3.4...

-- A senior manager with Molson Coors says a new entrepreneurship program for Black startup founders aims to reduce the racial wealth gap in Wisconsin.  The Greater Milwaukee Urban League and Molson Coors recently announced the creation of the GMUL Entrepreneurship Connection, which will be launching formally later this month. Michael Nordman, senior manager...

A senior manager with Molson Coors says a new entrepreneurship program for Black startup founders aims to reduce the racial wealth gap in Wisconsin.  The Greater Milwaukee Urban League and Molson Coors recently announced the creation of the GMUL Entrepreneurship Connection, which will be launching formally later this month. Michael Nordman, senior manager of...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Mayor Cavalier Johnson toured the development site for the agricultural maritime export facility at Port Milwaukee. Mayor Johnson was joined by Port officials, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and representatives from The DeLong Co., Inc. to view the progress of this major investment that will create jobs, support Wisconsin’s agriculture industry, and grow the regional economy.

GREEN BAY, Wis. –The Port of Green Bay and two of its terminal operators are receiving $2.4 million in grant funding for harbor maintenance and improvement projects. The grants were announced by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and come through Wisconsin’s Harbor Asisstance Program. “This is good news for Green Bay and our entire region,” commented Dean Haen,...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire have announced the renewal of a collaboration agreement that fosters opportunities for research, creates new avenues of learning for UW-Eau Claire students and makes way for projects that will lead to improved health in the community. Mayo...