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Two drugs widely used to treat adults with heart failure – furosemide and torsemide – showed no difference in their ability to improve patient survival when compared, according to findings from a clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health. The trial, one of the largest to date studying routine medications in heart failure, helps resolve...

(MADISON, Wis.) – The Madison area Black business community, professionals and friends of the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce are invited to its annual Madison Black Gala, formerly known as the Black Business Awards and Recognition Exhibition program, taking place 4:30-10:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.

Milwaukee – The Historic King Drive BID #8 today announced Renée Lindner as Associate Director, a newly created position that will support the continued evolution and expansion of services for the King Drive BID. In her new role as Associate Director, Lindner will directly support Historic King Drive BID #8 Executive Director Raynetta “Ray”...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis.  (January 17, 2023) – Two Xcel Energy employees have recently transitioned into new leadership roles for Xcel Energy-Wisconsin and Michigan. Mara Ascheman has been named regional vice president, Rates and Regulatory Affairs. Ascheman is currently a principal regulatory attorney with more than 12 years of experience representing Xcel Energy before state regulatory commissions...

Experienced mentors from across Wisconsin will be available to offer advice to contestants during the 20th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Initial entries of 250 words are due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. There is no cost to enter. Visit govsbizplancontest.com for more information and to get started. At any point...

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (January 17, 2023) – An outpouring of community support for Above and Beyond Children’s Museum (ABCM) expedites reopening timeline following extreme water and ice damage. On December 25, the museum closed indefinitely due to damage from bursting water pipes and the sprinkler system valves that affected all four floors of the museum. Following a recent...

Milwaukee, Wis. – This year, United States taxpayers must file their income tax forms before the April 18, 2023deadline. For many people, major life changes, business ownership, or simply a lack of knowledge about the ever-changing tax laws make finding a trustworthy tax preparer a good idea. That said, not all tax preparers have the same level of experience and...

-- In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” recently retired Trek Bicycle Corporation executive Maureen Muldoon discusses industry trends and how the company weathered COVID-19.  Muldoon, who was the vice president of international business development for the Waterloo-based bike maker, highlights the “bike boom” seen early in the pandemic.  “They wanted...

Nine projects aimed at expanding Wisconsin exports have been selected for about $700,000 in total funding, DATCP announced.  The grant funding comes from the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports, which has now provided $1.2 million since getting its start in 2021. The program’s goal is to increase exports of dairy, meat, crops and other...

MADISON, Wis. (Jan.16, 2023) – Calling all Badger fans. We need your help in a BIG way – donate blood and help save lives with the American Red Cross. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is participating in the Share your BIG Heart BloodChallenge to help boost the blood supply this winter. Universities across the conference...

Wausau, WI (January 16, 2023) – Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted (WATG) is pleased to share the 2020-21 State of the States in Gifted Education report. The report, published by the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) and Council of State Directors of Programs from the Gifted, is the only broad study of state data on...