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Green Bay, Wis. -  Green Bay is once again a hosting site for the Global Game Jam (GGJ), an annual, international event at which developers and enthusiasts of all skill levels collaborate to make original games over a 48-hour period. After being one of the largest GGJ sites in the state in 2022, organizers have sold out spots...

MADISON— Workers may get a larger tax refund this year because of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), but they must file a tax return to claim it. Department of Revenue Secretary Peter Barca noted the importance of EITC to Wisconsin families.  "We have worked hard over the past few years to help bring attention to EITC and...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports five snowmobile fatalities so far this month and urges all snowmobile operators to make safety the top priority for every ride. The loss of these five lives is nothing short of tragic and our condolences go out to the families.  “One...

FOX CITIES, Wis. (Jan. 26, 2023) – The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce has announced its upcoming educational offerings for February. First up is a program on “Social Media Basics and Understanding TikTok.” Done in collaboration with the Fox Valley Technical College Venture Center, the two-part seminar will be held on February 6th and 13th. Topics covered include:

De Pere, Wis.: St. Norbert College’s Center for Global Engagement (CGE) will host its annual Great Decisions Lecture Series beginning Wednesday, Feb. 8. Lectures are presented virtually on Zoom every other Wednesday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., through April 26. Each year, the lecture series focuses on critical global issues selected by the Foreign Policy Association that serve...

An innovative University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire outreach program is introducing high school students from underrepresented populations to careers in the geosciences, a career path vital to solving a plethora of societal issues, including climate change and water scarcity. “The demand for geoscientists is growing, but a majority of the people working in the field...

Stevens Point, Wisconsin (January 27, 2023)— Worzalla, an employee-owned book printer specializing in printing high-quality children’s books, cookbooks, and hard-cover bestsellers, is donating 300 books to Books from the Heart and invites community members to make additional book donations now through February 10. This community-based book drive, in its 25th year, aims to provide every child in kindergarten through...

MADISON, WI – January 27, 2023  –  First Business Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Marlee Jorgensen to Assistant Vice President II – Treasury Management. Marlee, who has more than eight years of experience in financial services, helps business leaders implement a full range of Treasury Management solutions while focusing on delivering high-touch, personal service.

-- An economist with Kansas-based Armada Corporate Intelligence says expectations for a coming recession have softened.  Speaking yesterday during a webinar hosted by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s World Trade Association, Chris Kuehl highlighted a “consensus emerging about the possibility of a soft landing” in various global markets.  “As you’re...

An economist with Kansas-based Armada Corporate Intelligence says expectations for a coming recession have softened.  Speaking yesterday during a webinar hosted by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s World Trade Association, Chris Kuehl highlighted a “consensus emerging about the possibility of a soft landing” in various global markets.  “As you’re going...