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An executive with Horicon Bank urged business community members to “pay attention to the utility, not the price” when weighing the pros and cons of cryptocurrencies. Bob Van Kirk, the bank’s vice president of treasury and commercial payment solutions, spoke
A recent survey of Wisconsin voters found broad support for requiring that in-state workers be employed on renewable energy projects in the state. The survey was conducted by Public Policy Polling and commissioned by Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now, tapping 557
The head of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation says the group’s annual Ag Day at the Capitol event gives farmers a chance to share their stories with lawmakers. “Farmers are less than 2 percent of the population, but the population
The chair of the Wisconsin Realtors Association Board says the state setting a new record for home sales last year is “remarkable” given tight inventories. “That we have been able to do this even as inventories tightened throughout 2021 is
— An investment strategist for Bank of America predicts stronger economic growth in the United States and globally over the first half of this year than the second. “I always describe it as we’re kind of coming off the sugar
Milwaukee Venture Partners Secretary Guy Mascari says the newly formed angel investor network is “off to a good start” after launching in March of last year. “I think we’ve kind of exceeded our expectations,” he said yesterday during a luncheon
The Milwaukee area real estate market set a record for sales last year with 23,827 total units sold, the latest report from the Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors shows. The prior record of 22,445 units sold was set in 2020,
Proponents of a bill to allow people to use natural immunity to COVID-19 in lieu of getting vaccinated or tested argued in a public hearing that post-infection immunity should be considered equally beneficial as immunity gained from vaccines. But one
Exact Sciences says the $190 million acquisition of Marshfield-based PreventionGenetics will expand its cancer diagnostics capabilities. The move also sets up the Madison company’s entrance into the field of hereditary cancer testing, which focuses on detecting heritable genetic mutations that
SHINE Technologies has signed contracts with the Department of Energy related to obtaining low-enriched uranium for production of a widely used medical imaging radioisotope. According to a release from the Janesville company, these contracts are the first signed under the
The Wisconsin Policy Forum’s Metro Milwaukee Innovation DataTool shows the state’s largest city is lagging comparable metro areas in venture capital investment and global exports. But the dashboard also highlights Milwaukee’s relative strengths in new STEM college graduates and “knowledge
November home sales in Wisconsin were down 0.8 percent over the year, the latest report from the Wisconsin Realtors Association shows. A total of 7,714 homes were sold last month in Wisconsin, according to the report, compared to 7,774 homes
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” WEDC Vice President of Global Business Development Katy Sinnott highlights rising exports to some of the state’s top trade partners. Wisconsin’s exports over the past 10 months have increased 21 percent compared to
Wisconsin has lost some 15 percent of its restaurants over the course of the pandemic, based on the latest figures gathered by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association. “When you lose 22 percent of your workforce, it is a difficult thing to
A coalition of industry, academic and government organizations led by the Wisconsin Paper Council is one of 60 finalists in the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge. Each of the selected finalists will receive a $500,000 grant
Milwaukee’s Amani Housing Project is providing construction training for local residents while renovating and repairing homes in the area. Since the neighborhood revitalization effort launched in 2019, 16 homes have received $190,000 in repairs, with upgrades including new furnaces, windows
Manufacturers in Wisconsin are using various strategies to attract and retain talent such as increasing wages, offering more workplace flexibility and creating new positions dedicated to keeping workers onboard. Speaking at the WMC Foundation’s Future Wisconsin Summit in Madison, Greenheck
Representatives of Mexican and Canadian consulates in the Midwest say electric vehicle tax credit provisions in the Build Back Better Act conflict with the USMCA. “Of course we’re all in favor of clean cars, but by bringing in these kinds
Groups representing farmers and dairy producers in the state are applauding Gov. Tony Evers for signing into law a bill that aims to expand exports of Wisconsin agriculture products. Under 2021 Wisconsin Act 92, the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and
Health officials have identified the first known case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 in Wisconsin. This strain of the virus was first identified last month in South Africa, and has since spread to dozens of countries. The CDC has
An executive with Horicon Bank urged business community members to “pay attention to the utility, not the price” when weighing the pros and cons of cryptocurrencies. Bob Van Kirk, the bank’s vice president of treasury and commercial payment solutions, spoke yesterday during a Wisconsin Technology Council luncheon in Madison. He
A recent survey of Wisconsin voters found broad support for requiring that in-state workers be employed on renewable energy projects in the state. The survey was conducted by Public Policy Polling and commissioned by Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now, tapping 557 voters on Jan. 17-18 by telephone and text message. It
The head of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation says the group’s annual Ag Day at the Capitol event gives farmers a chance to share their stories with lawmakers. “Farmers are less than 2 percent of the population, but the population needs us three times a day with meals,” WFBF President
The chair of the Wisconsin Realtors Association Board says the state setting a new record for home sales last year is “remarkable” given tight inventories. “That we have been able to do this even as inventories tightened throughout 2021 is a true testament to the persistence of buyers and the
— An investment strategist for Bank of America predicts stronger economic growth in the United States and globally over the first half of this year than the second. “I always describe it as we’re kind of coming off the sugar high of COVID relief and COVID stimulus, particularly here in
Milwaukee Venture Partners Secretary Guy Mascari says the newly formed angel investor network is “off to a good start” after launching in March of last year. “I think we’ve kind of exceeded our expectations,” he said yesterday during a luncheon event hosted by the Wisconsin Technology Council in Wauwatosa. Mascari
The Milwaukee area real estate market set a record for sales last year with 23,827 total units sold, the latest report from the Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors shows. The prior record of 22,445 units sold was set in 2020, according to a previous report. While December is typically a
Proponents of a bill to allow people to use natural immunity to COVID-19 in lieu of getting vaccinated or tested argued in a public hearing that post-infection immunity should be considered equally beneficial as immunity gained from vaccines. But one of the state’s top health experts and multiple studies released
Exact Sciences says the $190 million acquisition of Marshfield-based PreventionGenetics will expand its cancer diagnostics capabilities. The move also sets up the Madison company’s entrance into the field of hereditary cancer testing, which focuses on detecting heritable genetic mutations that could increase the risk of developing certain cancers. “With our
SHINE Technologies has signed contracts with the Department of Energy related to obtaining low-enriched uranium for production of a widely used medical imaging radioisotope. According to a release from the Janesville company, these contracts are the first signed under the federal agency’s Uranium Lease and Take-back Program. This program was
The Wisconsin Policy Forum’s Metro Milwaukee Innovation DataTool shows the state’s largest city is lagging comparable metro areas in venture capital investment and global exports. But the dashboard also highlights Milwaukee’s relative strengths in new STEM college graduates and “knowledge workers,” or those working in occupations that typically require a
November home sales in Wisconsin were down 0.8 percent over the year, the latest report from the Wisconsin Realtors Association shows. A total of 7,714 homes were sold last month in Wisconsin, according to the report, compared to 7,774 homes sold in November 2020. “Very tight inventory continues to be
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” WEDC Vice President of Global Business Development Katy Sinnott highlights rising exports to some of the state’s top trade partners. Wisconsin’s exports over the past 10 months have increased 21 percent compared to the same period of 2020, with growth seen in exports
Wisconsin has lost some 15 percent of its restaurants over the course of the pandemic, based on the latest figures gathered by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association. “When you lose 22 percent of your workforce, it is a difficult thing to backfill,” WRA CEO Kristine Hillmer said yesterday during WisPolitics.com luncheon
A coalition of industry, academic and government organizations led by the Wisconsin Paper Council is one of 60 finalists in the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge. Each of the selected finalists will receive a $500,000 grant to continue developing their projects. According to a release from
Milwaukee’s Amani Housing Project is providing construction training for local residents while renovating and repairing homes in the area. Since the neighborhood revitalization effort launched in 2019, 16 homes have received $190,000 in repairs, with upgrades including new furnaces, windows and security doors. And dozens of people have been trained
Manufacturers in Wisconsin are using various strategies to attract and retain talent such as increasing wages, offering more workplace flexibility and creating new positions dedicated to keeping workers onboard. Speaking at the WMC Foundation’s Future Wisconsin Summit in Madison, Greenheck Chief Human Resources Officer Carrie Strobel said the Schofield-based company
Representatives of Mexican and Canadian consulates in the Midwest say electric vehicle tax credit provisions in the Build Back Better Act conflict with the USMCA. “Of course we’re all in favor of clean cars, but by bringing in these kinds of subsidies, we’re undermining free trade,” Consul General Julian Adem
Groups representing farmers and dairy producers in the state are applauding Gov. Tony Evers for signing into law a bill that aims to expand exports of Wisconsin agriculture products. Under 2021 Wisconsin Act 92, the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection will be working with the Wisconsin Economic Development
Health officials have identified the first known case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 in Wisconsin. This strain of the virus was first identified last month in South Africa, and has since spread to dozens of countries. The CDC has classified it as a “variant of concern,” as it displays