WisBusiness

Destination Kohler has created a website honoring the legacy of Herb Kohler Jr., who passed away earlier this month at the age of 83. The site highlights his dedication to family, business accomplishments and impact on the Kohler Company as well as tourism in Wisconsin. Kohler was well-known for his...

MADISON – From adding new agricultural career pathways to preparing students through agricultural education programs, the Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council (WAEWDC) highlights the importance of agri-business in Wisconsin in its 2022 annual report. The report showcases agriculture as a profitable and exciting career path and reflects the council's role in advising...

MILWAUKEE, Wis – A group of local citizens, small businesses, labor leaders and tribal members gathered at the Steamfitters Local 601 Training Center in Milwaukee on Thursday to show their support for the $450 million proposed Line 5 relocation project in Ashland, Bayfield and Iron Counties. Participants in the event organized by the Wisconsin Jobs and Energy Coalition also...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Ben Lipari, assistant vice president of resource development for Alliant Energy.  Lipari discusses the company’s renewable energy transition plans, outlined in Alliant Energy’s Clean Energy Blueprint that includes cutting all coal from its generation fleet by 2040.  “Clean energy has become more...

MILWAUKEE, WI – Sept 8, 2022 – Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria announced today they are on track to exceed the $50,000 mark in community support and donations between 2021 and 2022. Best known for their famous deep dish, in the two and a half years they’ve been serving the Milwaukee community the iconic Chicago brand has solidified their reputation as...

Waukesha, WI, August 29, 2022… Exploring the latest processes and capabilities in the heat treating industry, ThermTech is constantly moving forward to meet customer challenges.. The company is proud to announce their newest additions that allow them to better serve a large, diversified customer base in the medical, aerospace, mining and oil, nuclear, and agricultural industries. Jason Kupkovits,...

MADISON, Wis. – Following a strong start to 2022, Wisconsin banks rounded out the second quarter of the year with total assets up 1.81% quarter over quarter from March 31, 2022 to June 30, 2022 and total assets up 5.54% year over year from June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2022, according to the latest numbers released by...

MIDDLETON, WI (August 2022) – Park Bank is excited to announce the addition of three new associates — Judy Ketelboeter, Kelly Powell, and Royce Wyss. The trio will join Park Bank on Sept. 12, 2022. Collectively, they have served the Middleton and Cross Plains communities for over 40 years within their roles at the...

Appleton, WI - Wisconsin’s largest one-day conference dedicated to empowering women in their career journey will be held at the KI Convention Center on October 11, 2022.  The Women’s Leadership Conference, presented by New Sage Strategies, returns for the fourth consecutive year with a mission to develop a community of strong women leaders.

Portage, Wis. – Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld today announced an approximately $335,000 grant has been awarded to the Columbia County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) to support diverse small businesses in communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. More than $1.6 million has so far been invested to support small businesses in Portage, as well as more...

Contact:Fernando Alvaradofernando@modbess.com (MADISON, Wis.)—ModBESS President Fernando L. Alvarado, Ph.D., has been appointed the senior U.S. representative to the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE) Working Group C6.45 titled “The Impact of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) on the Resilience of Distribution Networks.” The Working Group had its inaugural meeting in Paris on Aug....

Create Wisconsin, the state’s community cultural development organization, is pleased to announce that five civic and creative leaders from throughout Wisconsin have recently joined the Board of Directors: Chris Clemons, Viroqua; Director, Viroqua Chamber Main Street Chris is the Executive Director of the Viroqua Chamber Main Street and has an extensive...