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MADISON, Wis. (April 16, 2025) – The National Football League draft is coming to Green Bay and Edvest 529, Wisconsin’s direct-sold college savings plan, is celebrating with a promotion to help families score a touchdown for their child’s future education. From April 21-27, 2025, accounts opened with an initial deposit of at least $25 will receive a $25 bonus...

MADISON - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) — the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association — announced that Jacob Fischer has joined the organization as its new director of communications and marketing. Fischer brings years of strategic communications, media relations, and rapid response experience to WMC’s communications and marketing team. “Jacob is a great fit for...

Hayward, WI — Making her debut at the 2025 Lumberjack World Championships is a competitor with grit, heart, and an impressive international resume: Andrea Hand, a paramedic, mom of two, and rising star in the world of lumberjill sports. Hailing from Kaslo, British Columbia, Andrea chopped her first underhand block in the fall of 2017 and entered...

ELKHORN, Wis., April 23, 2025 – Adams, a leading provider of electrical, generator, low voltage, heating and cooling, solar, and plumbing contracting services, today announced the acquisition of Walser Electric, a well-established commercial and industrial electrical contractor serving south-central Wisconsin since 1966. The acquisition strategically expands Adams’ footprint in a key growth market while further strengthening the Company’s...

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FOND DU LAC, Wis. (April 23, 2025) — Society and its employees have contributed a total of $182,712 to 110 causes within its nine-state operating territory in 2024, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting communities across the company’s service area. Among the many organizations and programs supported by Society’s donations are Big Brothers Big...

(Madison, Wis.) —As part of their recognition and celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) has partnered with Madison Children's Museum to offer free admission Sensory-Friendly Hours, a series of evenings aimed at providing a welcoming and supportive environment for children with autism and their families.  As April...

CABLE, WI – The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is proud to announce that Epic Bike Fest and Fat Bike Birkie have been officially named fan favorites, earning top honors in recent regional and national rankings. The following recognitions were awarded by TheNxrth.com: Epic Bike Fest and Fat Bike Birkie were voted the #2 Best MTB & Gravel Event Fat Bike...

-- A life sciences coalition chaired by Wisconsin Institute for Discovery Director Jo Handelsman is rallying against “unprecedented disruptions” caused by cuts to federal science funding.  Handelsman spoke yesterday during a Wisconsin Technology Council meeting in Madison, where she said the Trump administration’s moves to withhold and cancel funding for health research and other...

A life sciences coalition chaired by Wisconsin Institute for Discovery Director Jo Handelsman is rallying against “unprecedented disruptions” caused by cuts to federal science funding.  Handelsman spoke yesterday during a Wisconsin Technology Council meeting in Madison, where she said the Trump administration’s moves to withhold and cancel funding for health research and other areas...

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Michael Best Strategies Partner Sarah Helton offers an update on the latest tariff developments.  Helton, the practice group chair for government and trade for the advisory firm, said the recent 90-day reprieve from more substantial tariffs on most countries is giving businesses some...