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MADISON, Wis. (Jan. 9, 2023) – For the third consecutive year, Alliant Energy has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies.   Alliant Energy was recognized as a top-25 company in the energy and utility industry based on a combination of its environmental, social and governance scores. This ranking accounts for the progress made in...

 De Pere, Wis.: A free community preview of "John McGivern’s Main Streets,” filmed in and spotlighting the De Pere community will be held at Walter Theatre in the Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts (315 Third St.) on the St. Norbert College campus on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Be the first to...

(Madison, Wis.) – Due to unfavorable demographics and the recent slowdown in home construction, Wisconsin could be facing a severe workforce housing shortage in the next few years. A new Forward Analytics study, “A Housing Hurdle,” finds that Wisconsin needs to build up to 227,000 new housing units during this decade to solve all of its housing...

-- Wisconsin needs to build about 140,000 housing units by 2030 to meet current estimates for housing needs. But that number could be more than 200,000 if the state’s working-age population grows.  That’s according to a new report from Forward Analytics, the research arm of the Wisconsin Counties Association. While the...

Wisconsin needs to build about 140,000 housing units by 2030 to meet current estimates for housing needs. But that number could be more than 200,000 if the state’s working-age population grows.  That’s according to a new report from Forward Analytics, the research arm of the Wisconsin Counties Association. While the lower...

 MADISON, WI – January 6, 2023 – First Business Financial Services, Inc. (the “Company”, the “Bank”, or “First Business Bank”) (Nasdaq:FBIZ) announced promotions among its commercial banking team, advancing key leaders across its Midwest business banking markets.  “We are pleased to elevate our long-tenured teammates as part of First Business Bank’s ongoing commitment to leadership development,” Chief Executive Officer Corey Chambas said. “As industry veterans and visionary contributors to our management team, these leaders embody First Business Bank’s commitment to best-in-class client service. We are confident their proven leadership will continue to...

(MADISON, Wis.) – The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for Madison-area Black-owned businesses to be recognized during its annual Madison Black Gala, taking place Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 at the Monona Terrace. The categories for the awards are Emerging Business, Community Leader, Lifetime Achievement, Young Entrepreneur and Innovator. Nominations can be...