THE CAPITOL REPORT: Legislative Democrats and Republicans seek ways to extend the Stewardship program

A delegation of representatives from the Medford community, along with CEO Bob Foote of Weather Shield Manufacturing, recently met to discuss the acquisition of Weather Shield by Pella Windows and Doors. Sue Ackerman, secretary/treasurer of the Medford Area Development Foundation, shared her thoughts on the meeting, saying, 'I enjoyed our meeting today and appreciated the opportunity to learn m...

Missy Hughes, former Organic Valley executive and previous Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation head, announced her campaign for Wisconsin Governor to build a Main Street Economy that thrives for every worker, family, and business. “I’m not a politician, and that’s the point,” Hughes said. “To create a prosperous economy for the future in all 72 counties, we need a leader who kn...

Applications are now being accepted for the 37th Annual Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) awards program. Baker Tilly, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, and Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) partner together each year to host the program in order to highlight Wisconsin's robust and vibrant manufacturing industry. Wisconsin's manufacturers generate over $73.7 billion each year, which ac...