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With 13.5 million people in the nation unemployed, Minneapolis Fed says Congress needs to act “aggressively and generously” on a second stimulus package like it did with the first — “putting money in the hands of the tens of millions
The demand from employers seeking veterans dipped at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, say DWD officials working in veteran employment services. The lessened demand has largely remained the same over the last few months. But Local Veteran Employment Representative
Kwik Trip’s latest product line, in an increasingly competitive convenience store sector, arrives Thursday with the introduction of take-home meals — an innovation sparked by a customer base adjusting to a COVID-influenced world. The La-Crosse based convenience store has 12
Arch Electric completed the largest privately owned solar array in Wisconsin history at Green Valley Dairy located north of Green Bay in Krakow. The more than 1.8 megawatt solar field was officially put into service on Sept. 3, beating Arch
MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” spotlights entrepreneur Shree Kalluri, who built Forte Research Systems into a successful bioinformatics firm before selling it and starting two more companies – Zerology and Mobile22. Kalluri talks about how his new
After recently receiving its at-home or self-collection authorization from the FDA, Exact Sciences has a new option for employers to test their employees for COVID-19. The FDA approval allows someone to swab on their own without a medical professional. Currently,
Even before COVID-19, employees were suffering from a “real crisis” of disconnection in the workplace. While the pandemic accelerated it, now is the time to solve it. Dr. Vivek Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon General, said upwards of 25 percent of
Wisconsin cities across the state offered coronavirus relief grants to local businesses to make up for losses during the economic shutdown. In southeast Wisconsin, Tu Casa Mexican Restaurant of West Lincoln Avenue, Milwaukee was one recipient of 548 established small
Lawmakers and trade groups are offering solutions to the Unemployment Insurance backlog after former Department of Workforce Development Secretary Caleb Frostman’s resignation. Gov. Tony Evers asked for and received Frostman’s resignation Friday after seeing no significant progress on the backlog
Gov. Tony Evers has extended his mask mandate while declaring a new public health emergency due to a COVID-19 case spike. Both orders are effective immediately and last 60 days. The guv’s previous mask mandate was set to expire Sept.
Wisconsin this summer set a three-month record for home sales, according to the Wisconsin Realtors Association. This record was due to a combination of the state reopening in June and record-low mortgage interest rates over the summer, the association said.
WisBusiness.com is launching a new video podcast called “Talking Trade,” exploring trade issues affecting Wisconsin and the Midwest. The hosts of the new show are Sandi Siegel and Ian Coxhead. Siegel is president of M.E. Dey & Co., a century-old
— U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher said a new bill he is pushing will not only revitalize industries, but transform them. The bipartisan bill, co-sponsored by the Green Bay Republican, calls for $100 billion to build resources in advancing science and
Wisconsin civil engineers give Wisconsin a “C” on its 2020 Infrastructure Report Card, an average across 13 categories ranging from a “B” for energy to a “D+” for roads and transit. The report card was released today by the American
Wisconsin’s tourism promotion and development groups can access $8 million in grants from a new stimulus program announced by Gov. Tony Evers. The program is called TRAVEL, which stands for Tourism Relief to Accelerate Vitality and Economic Lift. It provides
MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” spotlights U.S. Air Force veteran and former White House staffer Nick Mastronardi of Polco, a platform for improving how community leaders seek citizen input on important topics. Mastronardi talks about how Polco
The year 2020 started out precariously for Waterloo-based Trek Bicycle Co. But things turned prosperous for the company in early summer, as many people began buying bikes as a healthy way to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Yet John Burke,
The new or next normal for Wisconsin will include at least nine long-term trends all beginning with the letter “R” as told by economist and workforce strategist Ted Abernathy. “Remote everything is the overwhelming first trend. People have learned a
BOSCOBEL — Jordan Beck is largely hidden by a surgical mask, faceshield, plastic gown and surgical gloves. The only visible reminders that Beck is with the Wisconsin National Guard are slate-colored pants tucked into tan boots sticking out the bottom
City Forward Collective CEO Patricia Hoben says safe, in-person instruction in Milwaukee schools is possible, but admits COVID-19 testing availability is inadequate. City Forward Collective is a group aiming to eliminate educational inequity. Hoben addressed concerns about reopening schools at
With 13.5 million people in the nation unemployed, Minneapolis Fed says Congress needs to act “aggressively and generously” on a second stimulus package like it did with the first — “putting money in the hands of the tens of millions who lost their jobs through no fault of their own.”
The demand from employers seeking veterans dipped at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, say DWD officials working in veteran employment services. The lessened demand has largely remained the same over the last few months. But Local Veteran Employment Representative Michael James and Southern Region Supervisor for the Office of
Kwik Trip’s latest product line, in an increasingly competitive convenience store sector, arrives Thursday with the introduction of take-home meals — an innovation sparked by a customer base adjusting to a COVID-influenced world. The La-Crosse based convenience store has 12 options ready to go so far ranging from chicken enchiladas
Arch Electric completed the largest privately owned solar array in Wisconsin history at Green Valley Dairy located north of Green Bay in Krakow. The more than 1.8 megawatt solar field was officially put into service on Sept. 3, beating Arch Electric’s previous record of a 1.6 megawatt rooftop at an
MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” spotlights entrepreneur Shree Kalluri, who built Forte Research Systems into a successful bioinformatics firm before selling it and starting two more companies – Zerology and Mobile22. Kalluri talks about how his new ventures employ “smart transportation” principles to reduce congestion and pollution.
After recently receiving its at-home or self-collection authorization from the FDA, Exact Sciences has a new option for employers to test their employees for COVID-19. The FDA approval allows someone to swab on their own without a medical professional. Currently, Exact Sciences partners with businesses in the same way it
Even before COVID-19, employees were suffering from a “real crisis” of disconnection in the workplace. While the pandemic accelerated it, now is the time to solve it. Dr. Vivek Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon General, said upwards of 25 percent of people struggle with loneliness in the workplace, about the same
Wisconsin cities across the state offered coronavirus relief grants to local businesses to make up for losses during the economic shutdown. In southeast Wisconsin, Tu Casa Mexican Restaurant of West Lincoln Avenue, Milwaukee was one recipient of 548 established small businesses that received a RESTART grant from the city. Milwaukee
Lawmakers and trade groups are offering solutions to the Unemployment Insurance backlog after former Department of Workforce Development Secretary Caleb Frostman’s resignation. Gov. Tony Evers asked for and received Frostman’s resignation Friday after seeing no significant progress on the backlog despite the state nearly tripling the number of people working
Gov. Tony Evers has extended his mask mandate while declaring a new public health emergency due to a COVID-19 case spike. Both orders are effective immediately and last 60 days. The guv’s previous mask mandate was set to expire Sept. 28. “We are seeing an alarming increase in cases across
Wisconsin this summer set a three-month record for home sales, according to the Wisconsin Realtors Association. This record was due to a combination of the state reopening in June and record-low mortgage interest rates over the summer, the association said. Summer home sales grew 2.8 percent compared to the June-through-August
WisBusiness.com is launching a new video podcast called “Talking Trade,” exploring trade issues affecting Wisconsin and the Midwest. The hosts of the new show are Sandi Siegel and Ian Coxhead. Siegel is president of M.E. Dey & Co., a century-old Milwaukee-based firm providing logistics services to businesses shipping goods around
— U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher said a new bill he is pushing will not only revitalize industries, but transform them. The bipartisan bill, co-sponsored by the Green Bay Republican, calls for $100 billion to build resources in advancing science and technology research and development nationwide. It also proposes expansion of
Wisconsin civil engineers give Wisconsin a “C” on its 2020 Infrastructure Report Card, an average across 13 categories ranging from a “B” for energy to a “D+” for roads and transit. The report card was released today by the American Society of Civil Engineers Wisconsin Section. The most pressing need,
Wisconsin’s tourism promotion and development groups can access $8 million in grants from a new stimulus program announced by Gov. Tony Evers. The program is called TRAVEL, which stands for Tourism Relief to Accelerate Vitality and Economic Lift. It provides two types of grants; groups can apply for both. The
MADISON, Wis. – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” spotlights U.S. Air Force veteran and former White House staffer Nick Mastronardi of Polco, a platform for improving how community leaders seek citizen input on important topics. Mastronardi talks about how Polco evolved, its commitment to civic discourse and how it helps
The year 2020 started out precariously for Waterloo-based Trek Bicycle Co. But things turned prosperous for the company in early summer, as many people began buying bikes as a healthy way to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Yet John Burke, president of privately held Trek, has more on his mind
The new or next normal for Wisconsin will include at least nine long-term trends all beginning with the letter “R” as told by economist and workforce strategist Ted Abernathy. “Remote everything is the overwhelming first trend. People have learned a new behavior; they’ve learned to bank online, they’ve learned to
BOSCOBEL — Jordan Beck is largely hidden by a surgical mask, faceshield, plastic gown and surgical gloves. The only visible reminders that Beck is with the Wisconsin National Guard are slate-colored pants tucked into tan boots sticking out the bottom of all the personal protective equipment. Beck, an operational safety
City Forward Collective CEO Patricia Hoben says safe, in-person instruction in Milwaukee schools is possible, but admits COVID-19 testing availability is inadequate. City Forward Collective is a group aiming to eliminate educational inequity. Hoben addressed concerns about reopening schools at a Milwaukee Rotary Club meeting that was held both in-person