Madison manufacturer sold
SmartSkim, a Madison-based manufacturer of equipment for separating oil and recycling coolant, has been sold to Oconomowoc-based Sentry Equipment Corp.
Business Report
State street coffee shop closes permanently
Grace Coffee Co., at 417 State St., has closed permanently.
Madison Chocolate Co. expands
Madison Chocolate Co. will soon open a second retail location and production facility in the Heritage Square Shopping Center at 5521 Odana Road.
14 firms compete for Lake Monona waterfront project
The city of Madison’s request for designs to better connect the Capitol Square and downtown neighborhoods to Lake Monona has resulted in 14 responses.
UW doctor receives $180,000 settlement
A UW anesthesiologist who sued the UW Board of Regents and the former head of her department has received a $180,000 settlement.
State invests $6 million to expand CNA program
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced a $6 million investment to expand the WisCaregiver Careers workforce development program.
Private school to break ground on expansion
Hickory Hill Academy, at 3276 S. High Point Road, will begin construction on a 50,000-square-foot expansion on May 24.
Report: Increased compensation can combat growing employee turnover
According to MRA’s 2022 Benchmark Compensation Survey, base pay and a competitive and detailed total rewards package can impact overall employee satisfaction, engagement, and commitment to an organization.
Tech Council luncheon to focus on 'clean' nuclear power
The Wisconsin Tech Council Innovation Network will present a luncheon event focused on nuclear power.
OFS to hold community open house
Operation Fresh Start will hold an open house to spotlight its multiple programs for young adults (ages 16–24), including two new programs in conservation and land management.
con vivo! presents spring concert
“Music with life” chamber music ensemble con vivo! will play a spring concert on Saturday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church at 1609 University Ave. in Madison.
DWD releases new data dashboard
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has released a new data dashboard that improves access to current and historical data on unemployment insurance activity.
FPC Live drops plan for venue near Summerfest
Madison-based Frank Productions Inc. will not proceed with a proposed music venue that was to be built next to Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee's Third Ward.
Milwaukee developer acquires historic downtown Madison building
Milwaukee-based developer Klein Development, in partnership with Hintz Holdings, has acquired 14 W. Mifflin St., a three-story historic building on the Capitol Square.
Didion Milling indicted in 2017 explosion
A federal lawsuit alleges Sun Prairie’s Didion Milling Inc. engaged in years of safety violations that caused the dust explosion that claimed five lives in 2017.
