On March 13, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development held a news conference following the release of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for January 2025. The briefing covers the statewide unemployment rate, total nonfarm jobs, labor force participation rate and some high-level sector information, provided by Scott Hodek, DWD Section Chief […]
On March 6, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Small Business Development held a informational hearing featuring the following invited speakers: Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation – Sam Rikkers, Chief Operating Officer and Shayna Hetzel, Vice President, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Wisconsin Startup Coalition Peter Welch, Executive Director Wisconsin Technology Council Tom Still, President
On February 27, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Housing and Real Estate held an informational hearing on Comprehensive Planning featuring the the following invited speakers only: Tom Larson, Wisconsin Realtors Association Brad Boycks, Wisconsin Builders Association Toni Herket, League of Wisconsin Municipalities Joe Ruth, Wisconsin Towns Association Collin Driscoll, Wisconsin Counties Association Steve DeClene, Neumann Companies […]
On February 17, 2025, the Wisconsin Association of Future Farmers of America kicked off its celebration of National FFA Week with a morning speaking event. Speakers include: Jescey Thompson – WI FFA State President State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly – WI Dept. of Public Instruction Sec. Amy Pechacek – WI Department of Workforce Development Sec. […]
On January 28, 2025, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 2 Relating to: expanding veterans benefits to individuals who served in Laos in support of the United States during the Vietnam War Clearinghouse Rule 24-030 Relating to simplifying, reducing, modernizing, and making […]
Four change-minded companies talked about research, innovation and workforce needs at a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon on January 28, 2025. Panelists included: Elizabeth Hagerman, executive director for the Isthmus Project, the innovation arm of UW Health Sara Mann, vice president of commercial excellence at Promega Steve Nieland, vice president of software engineering and controls for Faith Technologies Krystal […]
On January 23, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development held a news conference following the release of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for December 2024. The briefing covers the statewide unemployment rate, total nonfarm jobs, labor force participation rate and some high-level sector information, provided by Dennis Winters, DWD Chief Economist.
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 […]
On January 22, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s Wisconsin Agricultural Export Advisory Council (WIAE) met on the following agenda: A. Meeting Start B. DATCP and WEDC Welcome – Secretary Romanski and Secretary Hughes C. Introduce the Topics and Speaker D. USDA Export Credit Guarantee Program – GSM-102 – Dee Hale […]
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 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
