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Post-Brexit, the U.K. is writing its own trade agreements that could benefit Wisconsin agriculture. The pandemic’s disruption of the U.K. supply chain has led the United Kingdom to seek out more trade opportunities with the U.S., two British Consulate representatives
Since its launch in 2015, the Badger Fund of Funds has invested over $3 million in 25 Wisconsin companies with the goal of diversifying business within the state. Three panelists — Jonathon Horne, Sam Rikkers and Dan Brooks — spoke
Adam Tindall-Schlicht, director of Port Milwaukee, talks with Sandi Siegel and Ian Coxhead of “Talking Trade” about new port developments. He also talks about the port’s role in Midwest trade and how possible rail mergers may impact Wisconsin. He will
Ending the federal unemployment bonus is just the first step in addressing what business association leaders are calling a “workforce emergency.” More than a dozen business executives came together with GOP leaders at the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce building for
Wisconsin seeking a fund of funds is a golden opportunity to do something special — do it the right way, says Renaissance Venture Capital Fund CEO Chris Rizik. Rizik will be a panelist at the virtual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference tomorrow
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Allouez, has introduced a bill to convert the federal unemployment benefit into a sign-on bonus for new hires. The Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation adds another $300 per week to state unemployment benefits. Congressional and state Republicans,
Startup company Washbnb does what many Airbnb hosts, vacation rental property owners and boutique hotel managers don’t necessarily have the equipment or time to do — laundry. Founder and CEO Daniel Cruz figured that out for himself when he began
A device created by the team at Atrility Medical helps doctors caring for cardiac surgery patients to quickly and accurately recognize heart rhythm issues following surgery. After heart surgery, irregular heartbeats called arrhythmias are common and can be difficult to
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is applauding Trade Representative Katherine Tai for challenging Canada over its allocation of tariff-related quotas for dairy products. Tai yesterday said the U.S. has requested and established a dispute settlement panel under the USMCA to review
Trevor Santarius has always consumed a variety of written material, from books to newsletters to online blogs and more. In his consumption of text-based media, Santarius (pictured above) imagined the excitement that could come from turning these writings into a
Communication is critical in any healthy relationship, including the relationship between you and your body. Think about how your body talks with you. Does it need energy? If it does, your stomach will grumble, begging you for food. Did your
After a year of historic social and racial turmoil, many corporations have committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. But those pledges can fall short of accomplishing company goals due to a lack of diversity-focused hiring resources.
The Joint Committee on Finance voted to continue a $1.5 million addition to the Department of Tourism’s base budget over the next biennium. Acting Secretary Anne Sayers said that money will go toward new markets to remain competitive with other
Fitchburg-based Nobbits USA LLC makes shoelaces that lessen the chances of knots coming untied. Nobbits makes shoelaces from polyester with raised dots — “nobbs” — formed from an adhesive on both sides of the shoelace. These nobbs create consistent tension
Dane County lifting all restrictions on June 2 is a “major milestone” for businesses, says Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon. All mask requirements and gathering and capacity limits will be lifted June 2, Public Health Madison &
In the first installment of its second season, Ian Coxhead, UW-Madison professor, and Sandi Siegel, president of M. E. Dey & Co. in Milwaukee, interview Joe Glauber, senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute, about trends in U.S.-China agricultural trade affecting the Midwest.
April home sales and median prices were up significantly compared to last year, when the economic lockdown was in full force, according to the Wisconsin Realtors Association. While new listings were up compared to April 2020, total listings fell by
— After more than a year without revenue, some shuttered entertainment venues could see federal relief dollars this week. But others are still looking at a six-week wait or longer. The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant was signed into law Dec.
The state is helping Eau Claire County launch a pilot program to test SpaceX’s Starlink, a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites that can provide high-speed internet in rural areas. The pilot project will get high-speed internet to 50 rural
Trek Bicycles, a global company with Waterloo roots, is successfully navigating the trade landscape left by Brexit. But the company’s rep says there’s still uncertainty ahead. Brexit is the name given to the U.K.’s departure from the European Union in
Post-Brexit, the U.K. is writing its own trade agreements that could benefit Wisconsin agriculture. The pandemic’s disruption of the U.K. supply chain has led the United Kingdom to seek out more trade opportunities with the U.S., two British Consulate representatives explained in a recent Madison International Trade Association event. Brexit
Since its launch in 2015, the Badger Fund of Funds has invested over $3 million in 25 Wisconsin companies with the goal of diversifying business within the state. Three panelists — Jonathon Horne, Sam Rikkers and Dan Brooks — spoke about investing in new businesses at the Wisconsin Technology Council’s
Adam Tindall-Schlicht, director of Port Milwaukee, talks with Sandi Siegel and Ian Coxhead of “Talking Trade” about new port developments. He also talks about the port’s role in Midwest trade and how possible rail mergers may impact Wisconsin. He will also be part of a World Trade Association panel discussion
Ending the federal unemployment bonus is just the first step in addressing what business association leaders are calling a “workforce emergency.” More than a dozen business executives came together with GOP leaders at the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce building for a roundtable discussion on workforce. Ahead of the conversation, WMC
Wisconsin seeking a fund of funds is a golden opportunity to do something special — do it the right way, says Renaissance Venture Capital Fund CEO Chris Rizik. Rizik will be a panelist at the virtual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference tomorrow during a discussion on the Midwestern trend of creating “funds
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Allouez, has introduced a bill to convert the federal unemployment benefit into a sign-on bonus for new hires. The Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation adds another $300 per week to state unemployment benefits. Congressional and state Republicans, as well as business chambers, associations and employers, have charged
Startup company Washbnb does what many Airbnb hosts, vacation rental property owners and boutique hotel managers don’t necessarily have the equipment or time to do — laundry. Founder and CEO Daniel Cruz figured that out for himself when he began renting out several units through Airbnb, only to discover the
A device created by the team at Atrility Medical helps doctors caring for cardiac surgery patients to quickly and accurately recognize heart rhythm issues following surgery. After heart surgery, irregular heartbeats called arrhythmias are common and can be difficult to diagnose. Arrhythmias can cause a range of symptoms including chest
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is applauding Trade Representative Katherine Tai for challenging Canada over its allocation of tariff-related quotas for dairy products. Tai yesterday said the U.S. has requested and established a dispute settlement panel under the USMCA to review measures adopted by Canada that are said to undermine the
Trevor Santarius has always consumed a variety of written material, from books to newsletters to online blogs and more. In his consumption of text-based media, Santarius (pictured above) imagined the excitement that could come from turning these writings into a more interactive tool. So Santarius took his brother-in-law — software
Communication is critical in any healthy relationship, including the relationship between you and your body. Think about how your body talks with you. Does it need energy? If it does, your stomach will grumble, begging you for food. Did your body overexert itself during a workout? You’ll feel fatigued and
After a year of historic social and racial turmoil, many corporations have committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. But those pledges can fall short of accomplishing company goals due to a lack of diversity-focused hiring resources.
The Joint Committee on Finance voted to continue a $1.5 million addition to the Department of Tourism’s base budget over the next biennium. Acting Secretary Anne Sayers said that money will go toward new markets to remain competitive with other Midwest states. Tourism is in double the markets it was
Fitchburg-based Nobbits USA LLC makes shoelaces that lessen the chances of knots coming untied. Nobbits makes shoelaces from polyester with raised dots — “nobbs” — formed from an adhesive on both sides of the shoelace. These nobbs create consistent tension throughout the lace stopping knots from coming undone and creating
Dane County lifting all restrictions on June 2 is a “major milestone” for businesses, says Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce President Zach Brandon. All mask requirements and gathering and capacity limits will be lifted June 2, Public Health Madison & Dane County announced yesterday. “This is especially encouraging news for
In the first installment of its second season, Ian Coxhead, UW-Madison professor, and Sandi Siegel, president of M. E. Dey & Co. in Milwaukee, interview Joe Glauber, senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute, about trends in U.S.-China agricultural trade affecting the Midwest.
April home sales and median prices were up significantly compared to last year, when the economic lockdown was in full force, according to the Wisconsin Realtors Association. While new listings were up compared to April 2020, total listings fell by nearly 30 percent this month. Months of supply fell to
— After more than a year without revenue, some shuttered entertainment venues could see federal relief dollars this week. But others are still looking at a six-week wait or longer. The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant was signed into law Dec. 27. The SBA opened up the application portal more than
The state is helping Eau Claire County launch a pilot program to test SpaceX’s Starlink, a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites that can provide high-speed internet in rural areas. The pilot project will get high-speed internet to 50 rural homes and businesses. It is getting a $27,500 grant from
Trek Bicycles, a global company with Waterloo roots, is successfully navigating the trade landscape left by Brexit. But the company’s rep says there’s still uncertainty ahead. Brexit is the name given to the U.K.’s departure from the European Union in January 2020. The two entities signed a trade and cooperation