On August 30, 2022, LeaderEthics in partnership with American Promise hosted a virtual event with former De Pere mayor Mike Walsh, in a conversation about the problems created by campaign spending and partisanship. He’ll be joined by Business and Civic Leaders from across the state of Wisconsin to discuss how we can restore civility and […]
On August 11, 2022, Competitive Wisconsin, Inc. and Be Bold Action Accelerator hosted a summit dedicated to helping local leaders focus on opportunities to utilize ARPA funds for long-term impacts on Workforce Recruitment, Retention & Attraction. Agenda: Scope of Challenges and Opportunities: David Minor, Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce, Dale Knapp, Forward Analytics, Wisconsin Counties […]
On July 26, 2022, the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation met. Agenda: Call to Order and Roll Call Approval of Minutes from the June 28, 2022 meeting CEO Report Awards Administration Committee Report FY22, 4th Quarter Credit & Risk Report Review and Vote to Approve FY23 Program Guidelines Audit and Budget Committee […]
On July 19, 2022, the teleconference of the Audit and Budget Committee for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation was held as a Microsoft Teams teleconference. Agenda: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes from the April 19, 2022 meeting 3. Review of Third Quarter, FY22 Financials 4. Vote to approve Procurements […]
On July 19, 2022, UW-Madison Badger Talks hosted an event on “Investment Opportunities of Climate Change.” Addressing climate change will cost a fair bit of money over the next 30 years. Recently, McKinsey released a report that summarized those costs. They’ll talk about that report and the investment opportunities created when the government and the […]
On July 19, 2022, the Legislative Council Study Committee on the Commercial Building Permitting Process will meet. This study committee is directed to review the current commercial building permitting process. This review shall focus on the commercial plan review process within the Department of Safety and Professional Services and municipalities, timelines for environmental permitting, and […]
Jeff Plale (1968-2022). First elected to State Assembly in 1996 then to State Senate in 1997 serving until 2010. Served as Administrator of the Division of State Facilities and Railroad Commissioner from 2011 until 2016. Former investment agent, received degrees in Communications and Public Relations from Marquette University in 1990 and 1992. Received Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce Working […]
On June 22, 2022, the Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity met on Post-Service Education and Job Training, Credentialing, and Employment: Understand the unique challenges faced by veterans related to obtaining employment at levels commensurate to training and experience gained through military service. Objectives: • Understand Wisconsin’s employment environment for veterans. • Explore obstacles that […]
On June 7, 2022, Waukesha County Circuit Court held a motion hearing on Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Inc. et al vs. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Case number 2021CV000342. Presiding Judge Michael O. Bohren. The case focuses on whether state regulators can require businesses to clean up PFAS contamination without established limits on the chemicals, […]
On May 18, 2022, the Rotary Club of Madison hosted Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture Randy Romanski to discuss “Diversity and Importance of Wisconsin Agriculture and Impact on State Economy.”
On May 11, 2022, the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access will hold a meeting. Agenda: 1. Welcome and Housekeeping 2. Presentation: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Updates from Wisconsin Broadband Office 3. Presentation: Town of Cross (Buffalo County) 4. Presentation: Uncharted Paths to Distribution, Kristin Runge 5. Conversation and Small Group Discussions with Task Force […]