Dept. of Natural Resources: Historic cleanup and completion of Lower Fox River PCB Cleanup Project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the State Closure process in the Lower Fox River PCB Cleanup Project. This is the next milestone for the 17-year-long cleanup of the Lower Fox River and Green Bay now that all cleanup work is finished.
State Closure can be approved only after the...
Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Reminds processors to apply for dairy processor grants through January 30
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds Wisconsin dairy processors to apply for dairy processor grants through January 30, 2023. These grants aim to foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the long-term viability of Wisconsin's dairy processing facilities.
Eligible applicants must operate a licensed dairy processing plant...
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner makes leadership appointments
Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) today announced appointments to the agency leadership and senior management team.
Governor Tony Evers has reappointed Nathan Houdek as Commissioner of Insurance. Commissioner Houdek has served as Commissioner since January 2022, and previously served as Deputy Commissioner for three years under former Commissioner Mark...
Linetec: Joshua Chapple joins Linetec as Northwest sales manager
Wausau, Wisconsin (Jan. 2023) – Linetec has hired Joshua Chapple as its Northwest regional sales manager assisting customers with their selection and specification of paint coatings, anodize and specialty finishes for architectural aluminum products. Customers also benefit from a range of value-added services including Linetec-managed inventory, packaging and trucking; thermal improvement and stretch forming services; and field...
Wangard Partners: Continues to diversify ownership to key employees
MILWAUKEE – Wangard Partners, Inc. (Wangard),a Milwaukee-based full-service real estate firm recently extended minority ownership stakes of the company to two employees: Jamie Wolski, VP of Property Management Operations and Devon Pittman, Legal Services Manager.
The two new members of the Wangard ownership group were identified for their contributions to the company’s success and their...
Womens Summit: Event date announced
MANITOWOC, WI, January 9, 2023 – Women's Summit is a day designed for women dedicated to exploring empowerment, nutrition, yoga, personal boundaries and community connectedness. The Women’s Summit event is powered by local women who are content experts in their fields. Join Laurie Crawford, Becky Hoffmann, Carrie Karbon, Kristin Odell, Tina Prigge, and Becky Richards for this...
Habitat for Humanity Dane County: Beth Larson joins Habitat for Humanity of Dane County as vice president of development
(MADISON, Wis.) – Habitat for Humanity of Dane County is delighted to announce that Middleton, Wis. native, Beth Larson, has joined its team as vice president of development. Her role will further strengthen the strong community ties Habitat for Humanity has in Dane County and embody the organization’s mission of bringing people together through affordable and long-lasting...
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services: NIH funds eight studies to advance rapid diagnosis of COVID-19-related inflammatory syndrome in children
The National Institutes of Health has awarded eight research grants to refine new technologies for early diagnosis of severe illnesses resulting from SARS-CoV-2 infection in children. The new awards follow grants issued in 2020 < https://www.nichd.nih.gov/newsroom/news/122120-prevail-kids >to foster methods for diagnosing children at high risk for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)< https://www.cdc.gov/mis/mis-c.html>, a rare, severe and sometimes fatal after-effect...
Wisconsin Technology Council: Bolster your odds for startup business success; enter Governor’s Business Plan through Jan. 31
MADISON, Wis. – More than seven out of every 10 finalists in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest since 2012 are still in business, a strong survival rate that speaks to the contest’s role in helping startup companies succeed over time.
A survey conducted by the Wisconsin Technology Council found that 197 finalists from...
Dept. of Natural Resources: Seeking public comment for environmental review of Village of Wauzeka Safe Drinking Water Loan Program project
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Wauzeka is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes the replacement of a watermain on Main Street in the village of Wauzeka.
Activities related to this...
WPS Health Solutions: Navy Lt. VanAnh McCormick saluted for Operation Fan Mail
MADISON, Wis.—Jan. 9, 2023—The Green Bay Packers and WPS Health Solutions paid special tribute this week to Navy Lt. VanAnh McCormick in conjunction with the Jan. 8 game against the Detroit Lions. Operation Fan Mail, the program that recognizes military families and veterans at each Packers home game, marks its 16th season in 2022.
Born in...
