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Wisconsin import growth outpacing exports in Q1, both up over pre-pandemic levels
International imports into Wisconsin increased nearly 22% in the first quarter compared to the same period while the state’s exports are up around 5.4% from 2020, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
State will help match employers with providers for on-site vaccinations
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said it will connect employers with vaccine providers to offer on-site workplace COVID-19 vaccinations.
Sift Healthcare raises $2.5 million, grows amid rising interest in health care payment analytics
Milwaukee-based startup Sift Healthcare  recently raised $2.5 million in debt funding from 16 investors, according to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Steinhafels transitioning to employee-owned company
The Steinhafel family has sold all of its stock in Steinhafels Furniture to an employee stock ownership plan, the Pewaukee-based retailer announced Tuesday.
Local startups attract funding and mentorship on ‘Project Pitch It’
Six local startups attracted funding and mentorship from moguls on the latest episodes of ‘Project Pitch It,’ WISN-TV Channel 12’s Shark Tank-style show.
Aldermen approve incentive deal that will bring Milwaukee Tool to downtown Milwaukee
Milwaukee aldermen have unanimously approved the incentive deal facilitating the expansion of Milwaukee Tool into a vacant downtown building.
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Gorman & Co. granted affordable housing tax credits for project in Kenosha’s damaged Uptown neighborhood
Gorman & Co. will receive the affordable housing tax credits it needs to proceed with Uptown Lofts, a proposed mixed-use development that would serve Kenosha businesses displaced by riots last year.
Northwestern Mutual CEO rebukes MPS, pledges support to charter, private schools
In a rebuke of Milwaukee Public Schools, Northwestern Mutual chief executive officer John Schlifske said the Milwaukee-based life insurance company is giving $750,000 to support charter and private schools in the city.
Cedar Community names new CEO
Cedar Community, a retirement community with campuses in West Bend and Elkhart Lake, has named Nicole Pretre as its new chief executive officer.
Getting post-pandemic serious
One entertaining discussion in the midst of the pandemic financial crisis was what sort of letter or symbol the...
