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Wisconsin employee ownership leaders honored at inaugural Madison dinner
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The Wisconsin Center for Employee Ownership held its first Celebrating Employee Ownership in Wisconsin dinner Thursday in Madison, recognizing four companies and State Rep. Darrin Madison for advancing employee ownership across the state.
Andy Beck attacks Scott Fitzgerald’s absence in Wisconsin’s 5th District race
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With 11 days left before Election Day, Democratic candidate Andy Beck is pressing Republican incumbent Scott Fitzgerald to show up at public forums and make his case to voters in Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District.
Great Lakes cruise season delivers $310 million economic impact in 2026
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Great Lakes cruising generated more than $310 million in economic impact in 2026, topping earlier projections as passengers and port visits also beat forecasts.
The Ridges Sanctuary expands research on forests, birds and climate change
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The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin, is using university partnerships and citizen science to track biodiversity, forest restoration and climate impacts.
Pemberton law firm launches Thanksgiving giveaway for Wisconsin families
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Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm is offering ten $200 Visa gift cards to Wisconsin families as Thanksgiving approaches.
NAKA Technologies opens Wisconsin office to expand Midwest reach
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NAKA Technologies has opened a new office in West Salem, Wisconsin, to bring its technology services closer to clients across the Midwest.
Game Show Battle Rooms Milwaukee launches holiday party campaign
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Game Show Battle Rooms Milwaukee has rolled out its 2026 “Best. Holiday Party.
Brain Balance of Wisconsin cites studies on attention and cognitive gains
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Brain Balance Centers of Wisconsin is marking ADHD Awareness Month by highlighting peer-reviewed research on its program and offering free educational materials for families.
Dirac Labs joins Wisconsin security consortium to push GPS-free navigation
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Dirac Labs has joined the Wisconsin Security Research Consortium as an industry affiliate, linking the UW–Madison spinout’s quantum navigation tech to the state’s autonomous maritime and defense efforts.
Beck adds labor endorsements and advertising push in Wisconsin's 5th District
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Democratic congressional candidate Andrew “Andy” Beck is heading into the final weeks before the November 3 election with new labor endorsements, a candidate forum on October 19 and expanded radio, video and billboard advertising.
Dr. Scott Kamelle Scholarship Spotlights Future Doctors and Healthcare Innovation
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The Dr. Scott Kamelle Scholarship for Future Doctors is asking students to propose solutions to major healthcare challenges as part of a one-time award based in Milwaukee.
Adam Zeman breaks down down payments, FHA loans and HELOCs for Wisconsin buyers
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Wauwatosa loan officer Adam Zeman published plain-English guidance for Wisconsin home buyers and homeowners on how little they may need down, how FHA compares with conventional loans and when a HELOC may beat a cash-out refinance.
Titan CEO names 2027 Wisconsin Titan 100 honorees
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Titan CEO, with headline sponsors Associated Bank and Wipfli, named the 2027 Wisconsin Titan 100 on Oct. 7, 2026. The list recognizes 100 top executives across the state, with honorees set to be featured in a digital book and celebrated Jan. 21,…
Lake Country Advisors to discuss business sales on Bloomberg TV
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Lake Country Advisors will appear on Inside Business Today with Bill and Giuliana Rancic on Oct. 9, 2026, to explain valuation, exit planning and the confidential process of selling a privately held company.
RF Technologies’ Help Alert pendant reaches final 16 in Wisconsin contest
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RF Technologies’ Help Alert Staff Protection Pendant advanced to the final 16 in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest on Oct. 1, with voting continuing through October.
Bailey Nordgaard balances livestock appraisal, business and family life
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Bailey R. Nordgaard, MBA, is building a diversified career in agriculture through part-time livestock appraisal, a digital marketing business and several family ventures in Fairchild, Wisconsin.
A Juicy Pear Podcast digs into Northern Wisconsin paranormal stories
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A Juicy Pear Podcast, hosted by Wendy Kok, is spotlighting supernatural accounts from Northern Wisconsin through guest interviews and firsthand stories.
Milwaukee Cylinder buys Pneumatic Cylinders & Couplers
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Milwaukee Cylinder said Tuesday it acquired Machesney Park, Illinois-based Pneumatic Cylinders & Couplers, expanding its pneumatic cylinder line and fluid power reach.
Wisconsin expands criminal liability in grooming and at-risk adult cases
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Wisconsin enacted two 2026 criminal-law changes that broaden liability in cases involving children and adults at risk.
7Rivers names Ben Kerford CEO as it scales AI business
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7Rivers named President Ben Kerford as chief executive officer, with founder Paul Stillmank shifting to chairman as the consultancy expands its work in data and AI. The move comes as the Milwaukee-based firm deepens its Snowflake partnership and…
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