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Wisconsin’s job rebound slows with 13,700 private-sector jobs added in September
Wisconsin added 13,700 private-sector jobs in September, a 0.58% increase that lags behind the U.S. growth rate for the third straight month, according to data released by the state Department of Workforce Development.
zizzl raises $630,000, launches new health care product
Milwaukee-based payroll and employee benefits startup zizzl LLC launched a new health care benefits platform after raising $630,000 during its first round of funding.
Fiveable secures $2.3 million in funding from investors, including Chelsea Clinton
Milwaukee-based education technology startup Fiveable has secured $2.3 million in its latest funding round from multiple investors including Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former president Bill Clinton and former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
Foxconn calls WEDC decision ‘a disappointment and a surprise’
Foxconn Technology Group says the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. decision finding the company does not qualify for tax incentives under a 2017 contract “is a disappointment and a surprise.”
WEDC’s CEO says Foxconn’s vision is important for Wisconsin’s economy despite ‘reality’ of contract dispute
The day after informing Foxconn it is not eligible for tax incentives under its current contract, the head of Wisconsin’s economic development agency says the company’s vision for it’s operations in the state is “really important for Wisconsin’s future economy.”
New study finds slight increase in women representation on Wisconsin corporate boards
The representation of women on the boards of Wisconsin’s largest public companies has increased slightly from 2019, while the percentage of those boards with three or more female directors has dropped since last year.
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Batteries Plus to open 10 new stores
Despite a broad economic slowdown in the country, Hartland-based Batteries Plus Bulbs continues to grow during the COVID-19 pandemic with plans to open 10 new stores across the U.S.
Three Key Questions During Covid-19
After more than six months dealing with the COViD-19, we seem to have an endless supply of questions. During...
Jump start: Milwaukee startup connects tech freelancers to employers
Milwaukee-based startup Talimer has launched a digital marketplace to connect freelance tech professionals with jobs at a time when...
WEDC to launch second round of We’re All In grants for small businesses
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will deploy a second round of We’re All In grants to provide small businesses impacted by COVID-19 with $50 million in financial support.
