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Eau Claire, WI – Monday, December 8, 2025 — The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce announced today that Scott Rogers, Senior Director of Government Affairs, has informed us of his plans to retire from the Chamber effective February 27, 2026. Scott has served the Eau Claire business community with dedication, professionalism, and integrity for the past...

Momentum builds as the fund launches its third round of funding MILWAUKEE, Wis. - The Veteran Loan Fund (VLF), a national effort of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and specialized partner organizations, announced that its members have collectively deployed more than $100 million in small business loans to 1,350 veterans and military spouses since launching in...

Share in delights with the Swedish community; all are invited to celebrate Swedish New Year with an immersive experience, a countdown at 5pm, and enough time for a solid 7 to 9 hours of sleep. MILWAUKEE (DECEMBER 8TH, 2025) – After a successful, well regarded event last year, Lakefront Brewery is excited to welcome back...

Now Investing in Wisconsin Startups Beloit, Wisconsin – Mastercraft Ventures has completed fundraising for its inaugural $11.5 million venture capital fund. The fund is now actively seeking Wisconsin startups looking for their initial investor. Mastercraft Ventures is the eighth fund supported by the Badger Fund of Funds and the fourth focused on being the “first in”...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Online purchases and package deliveries skyrocket during the holiday season. Naturally, scammers use this opportunity to trick busy shoppers into giving out their personal information. Here's what you should know about a new twist on delivery scams. How the scam works You receive a text message from what appears to...

Legislation from Dem authors would revive WEDC’s Main Street Bounceback program with state funding, establishing it permanently in Wisconsin statute.  Sen. Kelda Roys of Madison and Rep. Alex Joers of Waunakee sent a co-sponsorship memo late last week to other lawmakers seeking support for LRB-5328. They point to the success of the Main Street...

-- Legislation from Dem authors would revive WEDC’s Main Street Bounceback program with state funding, establishing it permanently in Wisconsin statute.  Sen. Kelda Roys of Madison and Rep. Alex Joers of Waunakee sent a co-sponsorship memo late last week to other lawmakers seeking support for LRB-5328. They point to the success of the Main...

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Dec. 4, 2025 — BW Converting’s Packaging Innovation Center in Green Bay is central to the company’s mission to support converters with practical training, hands-on learning and real-world technology demonstrations. Purpose-built for operator development and customer collaboration, the center offers a fully equipped pressroom environment featuring live equipment, experienced instruction and guided production demos — all designed to help...

MENASHA, Wis. (December 5, 2025) — Faith Technologies Incorporated™ (FTI), a national leader in engineering, construction, manufacturing and clean energy, today announced it has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with Winnebago County. The LOI grants FTI a 90-day due diligence period that began on Nov. 17 to explore and evaluate a plan to acquire the former University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Fox...

Green Bay, WI — December 5, 2025. The Sustainable Business Council (SBC) is excited to announce the launch of the Green Bay Sustainable Business Accelerator, a new initiative designed to help small and mid-sized businesses in Green Bay, Wisconsin, strengthen their sustainability practices and contribute to community resilience. Supported by a generous grant from the Daybreak Fund, SBC will...

Milwaukee, Wis., Dec. 5, 2025 – The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Greater Together Civic Awards. Roger and Cindy Schaus – 2025 William C. Frye Award First bestowed in 1956, this award honors individuals who have contributed their time, efforts or talents to make Milwaukee...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Heather Wentler, co-founder and executive director of Doyenne.  Wentler announced in a blog post last month that she will be stepping down from leading the Madison-based organization, which aims to support women and other underrepresented groups as they launch and grow early-stage startup companies.