On August 28, 2025, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Lunch(UP)date featuring a conversation with President of the Wisconsin Technology Council Tom Still. Topics include Still’s impending retirement, his impact on the state’s tech sector, and the future of the WTC.

On August 25, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council met on the following agenda: 1. Call to order and introductions  2. Approval of minutes of the July 22, 2025 UIAC meeting  3. Department proposals to amend the unemployment insurance law  D25-01 – Electronic Communication and Filing  D25-02 – Worker Misclassification […]

On August 21, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 38 Relating to: an income tax exemption for cash tips paid to an employee Assembly Bill 280 Relating to: workforce housing and childcare awards under the business development tax credit Assembly Bill 369 Relating to: […]

On August 14, 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 July 2025. The briefing covers the statewide unemployment rate, total nonfarm jobs, labor force participation rate and some high-level sector information, provided by Section Chief of the […]

Milwaukee stands at a turning point, with new opportunities on the horizon that demand fresh thinking. On July 29, 2025, the Rotary Club of Milwaukee hosted Rebecca Gries, Executive Director of the Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership (M7), to speak on how the region can build a more resilient and prosperous future by embracing change.

On July 18, 2025, Wisconsin Policy Forum hosted a Forum Friday discussion on recent developments around tariffs and global trade and how they have affected Wisconsin’s economy. Panelists unpack their research on these topics and try to discern what the future may hold. Panel includes: Aaron Annable – Consulate General of Canada in Chicago Jackie […]

On June 19, 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 May 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 […]

On June 6, 2025, top manufacturing leaders hosted a teleconference to discuss the need for the Senate to pass the tax bill that includes the pre-manufacturing policies in the House bill—while making targeted changes to preserve strategic manufacturing and energy incentives—before the July 4 recess. They outlined the economic consequences for Wisconsin if Congress fails […]

On June 4, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Jobs and Economy held an executive session the following: Assembly Bill 108 Relating to: a nuclear power siting study and time limits for taking final action on certain certificate of public convenience and necessity applications Assembly Bill 132 Relating to: creating a board to organize, promote, and […]

On May 20, 2025, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation held their Board of Directors meeting on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting 3. CEO Report 4. WI Investment Fund Committee Report 5. Audit & Budget Committee Report Quarterly Financials 6. Awards […]

On May 15, 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 April 2025. 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. […]