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Marquette University researcher Qindan Huang is getting nearly $740,000 in federal funding to explore a method for protecting critical infrastructure from corrosion. Huang is an associate professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering in the Milwaukee university’s Opus College of
The state has seen a substantial improvement in drought conditions over the past few weeks as farmers continue harvesting corn, potatoes and other crops. The percentage of Wisconsin experiencing extreme drought — the second-worst category — has fallen from 22%
While investment activity in Wisconsin so far this year is faltering, one expert says there’s still time for “a nice uptick” in the coming months. The Tech Council has identified about $191 million in investment deals in 2023 — well
Early investment figures for 2023 suggest the number and size of deals in Wisconsin may be lower this year, according to Tech Council Investor Networks Director Joe Kremer. Speaking yesterday during a luncheon hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council in
— Companies that took part in the latest WEDC trade venture say the connections they formed on the trip will help them reach new export markets in Europe. The trade mission, which ran Sept. 9-16, included stops in Belgium and
Madison has been named the top Midwestern metropolitan area for technology jobs, according to a recent report. The rankings were compiled by a CommercialCafe, a real estate listing service that frequently produces market analyses and other industry reports. Its latest
Wisconsin’s clean transportation sector added nearly 400 new jobs last year, reflecting growth in the electric vehicle market. That’s according to the 2023 Clean Jobs Midwest report, which shows this sector’s employment grew by nearly 7 percent in 2022, reaching
By Brian Clark For WisBusiness.com For nearly 20 years, Dan Siedlecki sat behind a desk at Madison-based CUNA Mutual Group, when he wasn’t on the road. For the most part, Siedlecki said he enjoyed his time with CUNA — which
GOP lawmakers are circulating legislation that would bar landowners from claiming the state’s farmland preservation tax credit for some cases when solar energy systems are present. The bill would apply to portions of property that house a solar energy system,
Leaders of the UW System and Wisconsin Technical College System are developing a new pathway transfer program for students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math. Speaking yesterday during a Wisconsin Technology Council event in Wauwatosa, WTCS President Morna
A top engineer with Oshkosh Corporation says operators of electric vehicle fleets can save money on maintenance and other costs over time, helping to offset the significant upfront price tag. Michael Moore, vice president of engineering at Oshkosh Corp., yesterday
Kelmann Restoration President Tom Kelly aims to expand the company’s footprint statewide, building on a legacy established over five decades of doing business in Wisconsin. The Wauwatosa-based company this week is celebrating its 50th anniversary. It was founded in 1973
Drought conditions in the state have once again worsened, impacting crop quality going into the fall. The USDA’s latest crop progress report shows some rainfall in northern Wisconsin has helped to improve the persistent arid conditions, but most of the
Fraser Industries CEO Patrick Kelly projects his company will more than double its gross revenue and add 100 employees by 2025 as the Superior commercial and military shipbuilder expands operations. Kelly tells WisBusiness.com he’s using his past experience at companies
State medicine exports have risen substantially in recent years, according to a recent UW-Madison report. The report, from the university’s Division of Extension, highlights the state’s major export categories. It was written by Steven Deller, a professor in the Department
— Gov. Tony Evers is touting the role of the building trades in various state economic development efforts, such as expanding broadband and improving transportation infrastructure. Speaking yesterday as part of the North America’s Building Trades Unions national road tour,
GOP lawmakers are circulating legislation that would establish new fuel blend requirements for gas stations and create a related grant program under DATCP. In a recent cosponsorship memo, Sen. Joan Ballweg of Markesan and Rep. Todd Novak of Dodgeville touted
A decline in Wisconsin’s median wage last year effectively “erased” three years of wage growth, according to a report from a UW-Madison think tank. The State of Working Wisconsin 2023 report, created by the COWS High Road Strategy Center, explores
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says his caucus will take up a child care plan this fall, but not the one that Dem Gov. Tony Evers proposed. The guv called a special session Sept. 20 to take up a host of
A new Wisconsin-based video game studio has launched with support from Green Bay venture capital firm TitletownTech. Midwest Games is led by former Netflix Games Program Manager Ben Kvalo, who says the business is committed to empowering the “vast talent
Marquette University researcher Qindan Huang is getting nearly $740,000 in federal funding to explore a method for protecting critical infrastructure from corrosion. Huang is an associate professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering in the Milwaukee university’s Opus College of Engineering. She will use the U.S. Department of Transportation grant
The state has seen a substantial improvement in drought conditions over the past few weeks as farmers continue harvesting corn, potatoes and other crops. The percentage of Wisconsin experiencing extreme drought — the second-worst category — has fallen from 22% in early September to just 6.8%, according to the National
While investment activity in Wisconsin so far this year is faltering, one expert says there’s still time for “a nice uptick” in the coming months. The Tech Council has identified about $191 million in investment deals in 2023 — well below the year-end totals of $870 million in 2021 and
Early investment figures for 2023 suggest the number and size of deals in Wisconsin may be lower this year, according to Tech Council Investor Networks Director Joe Kremer. Speaking yesterday during a luncheon hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council in Madison, Kremer noted the group’s Investor Networks program tracks early-stage
— Companies that took part in the latest WEDC trade venture say the connections they formed on the trip will help them reach new export markets in Europe. The trade mission, which ran Sept. 9-16, included stops in Belgium and the Netherlands. Wisconsin businesses were matched with local buyers and
Madison has been named the top Midwestern metropolitan area for technology jobs, according to a recent report. The rankings were compiled by a CommercialCafe, a real estate listing service that frequently produces market analyses and other industry reports. Its latest post ranked the 20 best metro areas for tech development
Wisconsin’s clean transportation sector added nearly 400 new jobs last year, reflecting growth in the electric vehicle market. That’s according to the 2023 Clean Jobs Midwest report, which shows this sector’s employment grew by nearly 7 percent in 2022, reaching 6,158 workers. Report authors noted EV-related jobs accounted for most
By Brian Clark For WisBusiness.com For nearly 20 years, Dan Siedlecki sat behind a desk at Madison-based CUNA Mutual Group, when he wasn’t on the road. For the most part, Siedlecki said he enjoyed his time with CUNA — which changed its name to TruStage in May of this year.
GOP lawmakers are circulating legislation that would bar landowners from claiming the state’s farmland preservation tax credit for some cases when solar energy systems are present. The bill would apply to portions of property that house a solar energy system, unless it plays a role in farming operations. In a
Leaders of the UW System and Wisconsin Technical College System are developing a new pathway transfer program for students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math. Speaking yesterday during a Wisconsin Technology Council event in Wauwatosa, WTCS President Morna Foy said the program isn’t finalized yet, but expects to
A top engineer with Oshkosh Corporation says operators of electric vehicle fleets can save money on maintenance and other costs over time, helping to offset the significant upfront price tag. Michael Moore, vice president of engineering at Oshkosh Corp., yesterday discussed the future of EVs in Wisconsin during a panel
Kelmann Restoration President Tom Kelly aims to expand the company’s footprint statewide, building on a legacy established over five decades of doing business in Wisconsin. The Wauwatosa-based company this week is celebrating its 50th anniversary. It was founded in 1973 by Tom’s father, Jerry Kelly, and business partner Dick Niggemann
Drought conditions in the state have once again worsened, impacting crop quality going into the fall. The USDA’s latest crop progress report shows some rainfall in northern Wisconsin has helped to improve the persistent arid conditions, but most of the state remains dry. Both topsoil and subsoil moisture levels declined
Fraser Industries CEO Patrick Kelly projects his company will more than double its gross revenue and add 100 employees by 2025 as the Superior commercial and military shipbuilder expands operations. Kelly tells WisBusiness.com he’s using his past experience at companies such as Amoco and BP raising capital and then working
State medicine exports have risen substantially in recent years, according to a recent UW-Madison report. The report, from the university’s Division of Extension, highlights the state’s major export categories. It was written by Steven Deller, a professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Over the past two decades,
— Gov. Tony Evers is touting the role of the building trades in various state economic development efforts, such as expanding broadband and improving transportation infrastructure. Speaking yesterday as part of the North America’s Building Trades Unions national road tour, Evers noted construction projects at UW System campuses, state parks
GOP lawmakers are circulating legislation that would establish new fuel blend requirements for gas stations and create a related grant program under DATCP. In a recent cosponsorship memo, Sen. Joan Ballweg of Markesan and Rep. Todd Novak of Dodgeville touted the bill as a way to support Wisconsin farmers and
A decline in Wisconsin’s median wage last year effectively “erased” three years of wage growth, according to a report from a UW-Madison think tank. The State of Working Wisconsin 2023 report, created by the COWS High Road Strategy Center, explores the latest data on the state’s labor market. Report authors
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says his caucus will take up a child care plan this fall, but not the one that Dem Gov. Tony Evers proposed. The guv called a special session Sept. 20 to take up a host of workforce development proposals, including putting state money into subsidies for
A new Wisconsin-based video game studio has launched with support from Green Bay venture capital firm TitletownTech. Midwest Games is led by former Netflix Games Program Manager Ben Kvalo, who says the business is committed to empowering the “vast talent pool” in underserved regions. “We recognized that innovation and creativity