On January 23, 2025, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Lunch (UP)date to discuss updates about the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program and its impact on Greater Madison. In 2024, the U.S. Economic Development Administration approved $49 million in Phase 2 funding for the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, one of just 12 […]
Will the stock market continue to do well in 2025? What will drive the economy in the new year? On January 21, 2025, Michael Antonelli, Market Strategist and Managing Director for Baird Private Wealth Management, provides an economic outlook for Rotary Milwaukee. Antonelli, a frequent speaker and the author of the Bull and Baird blog, […]
On January 14, 2025, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Inc. v. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Case Number 22AP718. This is a review of a decision by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II (headquartered in Waukesha), affirming a Waukesha County Circuit Court order, Judge Michael O. Bohren presiding, […]
On January 8, 2025, Rotary Club of Madison hosted John Koskinen, Chief Economist for the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, to review the multiple facets of Wisconsin’s competitiveness in its region and nationally. Additional Resources: Wisconsin Economic Forecast – 2024
On December 5, 2024, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation held its board of directors meeting. Agenda: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting 3. Presentation by Sikich – Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) 4. Review and Vote on Officer Elections 5. CEO Report 6. Audit […]
Microsoft Corp’s $3.3-billion data center project in the Racine County Town of Mount Pleasant will come with a unique focus on manufacturing, which is a pillar of the state economy. What’s next in the development plans and how will they unfold over time? On November 14, 2024, the Wisconsin Technology Council hosted a keynote session […]
On November 7, 2024, the Marquette Law School’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education welcomed Dominic Ortiz, Ceo and General Manager of Potawatomi Hotel and Casino as part of their “Get to Know” series. Hosted by Derek Mosley, director of the Lubar Center.
On September 26, 2024, WisPolitics.com hosted a luncheon at The Madison Club for a panel discussion on “State government policy on AI: where do we go from here?” The panel reviewed recommendations from two state task forces and talked about possible legislation and regulations to come. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance). Panelists include: Department of Workforce […]
On September 24, 2024, the Wisconsin Counties Association held their Annual Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This segment covers a workshop featuring discussion on Forward Analytics’ data regarding various factors that alter the economy of the state and what the future may look like if recent trends continue. Speakers include: Dale Knapp, Director, Forward Analytics […]
On September 17, 2024, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation held a Board of Directors meeting on the follow agenda: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting 3. Clifton Larson Allen (CLA) Audit Review presentation 4. CEO Report 5. Wisconsin Investment Fund Committee Report 6. Audit […]
Social capital – the networks of relationships people have – is the foundation to create and maintain functioning communities and societies. Research shows that it has declined for decades and contributes to many worsening societal outcomes. On September 3, 2024, Miranda Spindt and Will Flanders from the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) discussed […]