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WEST ALLIS, Wis. (December 19, 2022) – School Choice Wisconsin will add two members to its staff, doubling the size of its outreach team, according to Nic Kelly, SCW president. Chris Lawrence and Ryan Huebsch will join SCW effective January 3, 2023. They will work with current staff to educate communities about the value of...

Stevens Point, Wis., Dec. 19, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Wisconsin Julie Lassa announced today that USDA is investing $654,710 to expand access to housing and improve education infrastructure for underserved rural people who live and work in Wisconsin. The investments are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment...

Milwaukee - Bitter cold temperatures are in the forecast this week. Use these winter tips to keep yourself and your family safe and warm.Space heater safety: Only use newer models with safety features like automatic shut-off. Keep it at least 6 feet away from flammable materials like drapes or blankets. Plug heaters directly into the wall, not into extension cords...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (December 19, 2022) – Nationally-acclaimed economist and public speaker, Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., will return as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Fox Cities Economic Outlook Lunch. The event will be hosted by the Fox Cities Chamber, along with presenting sponsors ThedaCare and Community First Credit Union, on Tuesday, February 7 at the Hilton Paper Valley Hotel...

MILWAUKEE, WI (Dec 19, 2022)  -- Merit Marketing (Merit), an up-and-coming Milwaukee agency and first-of-its-kind marketing consultancy that specializes in challenger brands and the discipline of Market Invention, has been awarded a spot on Chief Marketer’s list of Top 200 Marketing Agencies of 2023. This is the seventh consecutive year the agency has been recognized amongst this elite group of brand and activation agencies...

MILWAUKEE (December 19, 2022) – The Council for Interior Design has extended the accreditation of Mount Mary’s Interior Architecture and Design program through 2028.   The bachelor and postbaccalaureate degrees as well as the program meet the CIDA’s professional standards and have been awarded accreditation for six years. The announcement, made this week, represents 42 years...

MILWAUKEE — La Causa, Inc. Board Chair announces the retirement of President and CEO, George A. Torres. After 14 years with the organization, Torres will retire in early Q1 of 2023.   "Leading La Causa for the past decade and a half has been an incredible honor, and the decision to retire was a difficult...

MADISON, Wis. – Happy holidays to you and your families. For many, it is a season of joy and giving to end a productive and busy year. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is looking ahead to 2023 after a year of both addressing challenges and building on opportunities in 2022.

New data from Northwestern Mutual's 2022 Planning & Progress Study revealed that Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 – known as Gen Z – were the most likely to build savings during the pandemic and begin working with an advisor. The study also showed that these young adults were more confident about their careers and in their...

Stevens Point, Wisconsin (December 12, 2022) — Worzalla, an employee-owned book printer specializing in printing high-quality children’s books, cookbooks, and hard-cover bestsellers, is once again inviting the community to join its holiday giving efforts. Worzalla is collecting food, clothing, household items, and other in-demand items for those in need in Portage County. Worzalla associates have already...

-- In May 2021, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimated it would cost up to $1.4 billion to extend broadband to the roughly 7 percent of Wisconsinites without access. Fast forward 19 months and hundreds of millions in pledged work to expand infrastructure through both public and private dollars, and experts still can’t seem to...