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,
