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During the height of the shutdown, coffee shops across Wisconsin had to shut their doors or drastically reduce hours while offering curbside pickup. Consumers took to the internet to purchase their favorite beans and the correct machines to craft their
Health officials say a general relaxation of vigilance against the coronavirus is one reason the state is on the verge of a grim milestone — 1,000 COVID-19 deaths. The state has recently experienced death counts averaging between eight and 12
Latino Chamber of Commerce and Black Chamber of Commerce leaders are calling for more volunteers and government help to make sure Latino- and Black-owned businesses have access to economic assistance and know how to safely open their businesses. Latino chamber
— Businesses responding to the July COVID-19 Wisconsin Business Impact survey expressed extreme caution in business and personal travel plans. The Madison Region Economic Partnership, Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., the state’s eight other regional economic development organizations and UW-Oshkosh released
Since March 15, the Department of Workforce Development paid 475,000 people over $3 billion but says more federal unemployment compensation is needed. The $600 per week supplement — Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation — ended the week ended last month. “We’re
A Green Bay company is among those satisfying interest in CBD products for pets. The Carnivore Meat Company, maker of raw pet food brands Vital Essentials, Vital Cat and Nature’s Advantage, announced yesterday it has partnered with Festival Foods to
The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” spotlights retiring state legislator Jason Fields, who will talk about his economic development work while serving in the Wisconsin Legislature and his future as an early stage investor. Fields is the founder of
WEC Energy Group announced plans this morning to reach “net-zero” carbon emissions by 2050 and reduce its carbon footprint 70 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. WEC Energy Group, which owns We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, released its Corporate Responsibility
Food Fight Restaurant Group is looking at changes to its business model from employee salary to building structure in order to stay afloat post pandemic. “We need to change and educate. It’s our fault, but we have taught guests to
Three Wisconsin health technology companies joined forces to build a better infrastructure for COVID-19 testing within the state. Epic, Exact Sciences and Promega discussed their efforts yesterday during a Wisconsin Technology Council briefing in responding to the COVID-19 crisis. Sara
Wisconsin’s soybeans are about three weeks ahead of the game compared to last year’s crop due to early planting — setting the stage for a possible record yield. UW-Madison Prof. Paul Mitchell said the normal, average weather that’s good for
The isolation facilities set up in Madison and Milwaukee cost over $1 million to help 99 people, a figure that officials justify as it likely prevented further damage from COVID-19. Both facilities opened on April 1, but are no longer
A small family-owned manufacturer in Fond du Lac has been churning out thousands of face masks in recent months and has raised more than $10,000 for the local Salvation Army through sales of these much-needed products. United Manufacturers Inc. was
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development received 795,000 unemployment claims since March 15 or 4.6 million weeks of recurring claims, nearly three times the number of claims in all of 2019. DWD Secretary Caleb Frostman told a Greater Madison Chamber
After a study, the Department of Safety and Professional Services has revamped its review process, shortening customer wait times and realigning staff for efficiency. But industry leaders are wary of an influx of applications to come before fall. “I think
UW-Madison economist Noah Williams said it would be inaccurate to blame government regulation for the economic slowdown that’s accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic. “Economic activity started falling early in March, before there were any restrictions in place,” Williams said. “What the
Wisconsin’s housing market performed far better than expected in June in part because of low mortgage rates, according to the Wisconsin Realtors Association. Existing home sales were down just 4.5 percent compared to the same time last year, and median
The coronavirus pandemic opened new windows of opportunity for the business world by creating new problems to solve, showcasing old problems in a new light and making new solutions to old problems available, according to two UW-Madison professors. “COVID is
Mike Huebsch, a former GOP Assembly speaker, DOA secretary and Public Service commissioner, will serve as the Wisconsin Water Alliance president after his unanimous election by the board. Huebsch told WisBusiness.com the biggest challenge facing Wisconsin water right now is
Epic provides risk-scoring algorithms that look at health factors to help organizations determine which appointments to reschedule first. This comes after the COVID-19 pandemic caused health care organizations to cancel most routine and elective procedures. Now that health care facilities
During the height of the shutdown, coffee shops across Wisconsin had to shut their doors or drastically reduce hours while offering curbside pickup. Consumers took to the internet to purchase their favorite beans and the correct machines to craft their own brew. Two Wisconsin coffee roasters who operate shops, Colectivo
Health officials say a general relaxation of vigilance against the coronavirus is one reason the state is on the verge of a grim milestone — 1,000 COVID-19 deaths. The state has recently experienced death counts averaging between eight and 12 per day reflecting the spread of COVID-19 that occurred four
Latino Chamber of Commerce and Black Chamber of Commerce leaders are calling for more volunteers and government help to make sure Latino- and Black-owned businesses have access to economic assistance and know how to safely open their businesses. Latino chamber President Jessica Cavazos (pictured above) and Black chamber President Camille
— Businesses responding to the July COVID-19 Wisconsin Business Impact survey expressed extreme caution in business and personal travel plans. The Madison Region Economic Partnership, Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., the state’s eight other regional economic development organizations and UW-Oshkosh released results yesterday from its fourth statewide survey. For the first
Since March 15, the Department of Workforce Development paid 475,000 people over $3 billion but says more federal unemployment compensation is needed. The $600 per week supplement — Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation — ended the week ended last month. “We’re watching negotiations out in D.C. for any extension or replacement
A Green Bay company is among those satisfying interest in CBD products for pets. The Carnivore Meat Company, maker of raw pet food brands Vital Essentials, Vital Cat and Nature’s Advantage, announced yesterday it has partnered with Festival Foods to offer its Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Hemp Chews at stores across
The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” spotlights retiring state legislator Jason Fields, who will talk about his economic development work while serving in the Wisconsin Legislature and his future as an early stage investor. Fields is the founder of Dark Knight Capital in Milwaukee. Also, Tom Still presents Tech
WEC Energy Group announced plans this morning to reach “net-zero” carbon emissions by 2050 and reduce its carbon footprint 70 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. WEC Energy Group, which owns We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, released its Corporate Responsibility Report this morning outlining plans to retire coal fueled units,
Food Fight Restaurant Group is looking at changes to its business model from employee salary to building structure in order to stay afloat post pandemic. “We need to change and educate. It’s our fault, but we have taught guests to expect large portions, farm-to-table food and low prices,” said Greg
Three Wisconsin health technology companies joined forces to build a better infrastructure for COVID-19 testing within the state. Epic, Exact Sciences and Promega discussed their efforts yesterday during a Wisconsin Technology Council briefing in responding to the COVID-19 crisis. Sara Mann, general manager of the North American branch of Promega,
Wisconsin’s soybeans are about three weeks ahead of the game compared to last year’s crop due to early planting — setting the stage for a possible record yield. UW-Madison Prof. Paul Mitchell said the normal, average weather that’s good for crops this year seems exceptional after a couple years of
The isolation facilities set up in Madison and Milwaukee cost over $1 million to help 99 people, a figure that officials justify as it likely prevented further damage from COVID-19. Both facilities opened on April 1, but are no longer operational. The Super 8 Isolation Facility in Milwaukee closed on
A small family-owned manufacturer in Fond du Lac has been churning out thousands of face masks in recent months and has raised more than $10,000 for the local Salvation Army through sales of these much-needed products. United Manufacturers Inc. was founded as an industrial sewing operation by Jeffrey and Anne
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development received 795,000 unemployment claims since March 15 or 4.6 million weeks of recurring claims, nearly three times the number of claims in all of 2019. DWD Secretary Caleb Frostman told a Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce briefing the agency has hired and trained up
After a study, the Department of Safety and Professional Services has revamped its review process, shortening customer wait times and realigning staff for efficiency. But industry leaders are wary of an influx of applications to come before fall. “I think the changes DSPS made have helped,” said John Schulze, director
UW-Madison economist Noah Williams said it would be inaccurate to blame government regulation for the economic slowdown that’s accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic. “Economic activity started falling early in March, before there were any restrictions in place,” Williams said. “What the lockdowns essentially did was keep that activity at a very
Wisconsin’s housing market performed far better than expected in June in part because of low mortgage rates, according to the Wisconsin Realtors Association. Existing home sales were down just 4.5 percent compared to the same time last year, and median prices rose 3.6 percent to $222,000 over the same 12-month
The coronavirus pandemic opened new windows of opportunity for the business world by creating new problems to solve, showcasing old problems in a new light and making new solutions to old problems available, according to two UW-Madison professors. “COVID is clearly a disaster,” said business Professor Hart Posen in an
Mike Huebsch, a former GOP Assembly speaker, DOA secretary and Public Service commissioner, will serve as the Wisconsin Water Alliance president after his unanimous election by the board. Huebsch told WisBusiness.com the biggest challenge facing Wisconsin water right now is the balance between government regulation and everybody who uses water
Epic provides risk-scoring algorithms that look at health factors to help organizations determine which appointments to reschedule first. This comes after the COVID-19 pandemic caused health care organizations to cancel most routine and elective procedures. Now that health care facilities start offering those services again, reduced schedules, essential for social