Maple Syrup Fest returns after 3-year hiatus
Visitors will learn when and how to tap trees for sap, can sample real Wisconsin maple syrup, and test their skills at identifying the real deal.
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Future of Work Institute coming to UW–Madison
The program provides essential training that employers are increasingly demanding: more critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Emerging companies can ‘speed date’ major firms at March 20 Tech Summit
Emerging companies may apply through Feb. 22 to meet with major firms and explore potential business relationships around technology needs and innovation.
Alliant Energy building new battery energy storage system in Sheboygan
The 99-megawatt (MW) battery system will be located on a seven-acre parcel and can store enough energy to power over 100,000 Wisconsin homes for four hours.
New Promega chemistry will help solve cold cases, sexual assault cases
The system is a first-of-its-kind eight-color DNA analysis kit that helps forensic laboratories get more information out of samples, even with degraded DNA.
Wisconsin Business World launches statewide student competitions
The contests are designed to engage students on the topics of business, entrepreneurship, and the free market.
State announces $5.3M in grants to 7 projects promoting harbor maintenance
Wisconsin’s Harbor Assistance Program helps harbor communities maintain and improve facilities used for cargo transfer, shipbuilding, commercial fishing, vessel cruises, or ferry service.
TitletownTech invests in Tusk Logistics
Tusk is a Chicago-based supply chain company that has built a national network of regional parcel carriers.
Fed lifts rate by quarter-point and signals more hikes ahead
The Fed’s latest move will likely further raise the costs of many consumer and business loans and the risk of a recession.
Madison man allegedly stole $18K mower from Waunakee business
Police reportedly identified a vehicle owned by Paul J. Ascher, 36, of Madison, that was used in the crime from the business’ video surveillance.
CultureCon announces national expansion of annual conference
Since CultureCon launched in 2018, the conference has rapidly grown in popularity and draws international attendance.
Madison company aims to transform school safety with acquisition
Singlewire Software has acquired Visitor Aware, which provides schools and other organizations the tools to screen visitors so they can identify threats before unwanted guests gain access to sensitive areas.
Black Cat Cafe & Gallery comes to Stoughton
The eatery, located at 183 W. Main St., will provide options for people who can’t eat certain types of food due to food allergies and intolerances or personal choices.
Madison contractor facing criminal charges in 6 counties
Tyler Hansen, who owns Weathersealed Wisconsin, is facing criminal charges related to his business practices in Dane, Green, Vernon, Columbia, Winnebago, and Monroe counties.
Dane County promotes clean energy tax credits for businesses
For-profit businesses and tax-exempt entities such as local governments, schools, and nonprofit organizations are eligible for the credits that cover up to 30% of the cost of solar, geothermal, and battery storage projects.
