Technology

Green Bay-based Associated Bank plans to launch Apple Pay services for its debit card customers in mid-December.

Shorewood-based Northwoods Web Solutions is offering a free web strategy workshop for manufacturers on Tuesday. Called “Successful Manufacturing Websites & Online Catalogs,” the workshop will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Northwoods Web Solutions, 1572 E Capitol Drive in Shorewood.

Phase one of construction for the Energy Innovation Center began on Monday with a focus on creating office space for a segment of the business startups and business service providers that will call the center home.

BizTimes Media on Tuesday launched BizTracker, a new Wisconsin business news data digital streaming service for its readers.

Carthage College, of Kenosha, has been named the lead institution for the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium and is the only private liberal arts college in the country to be assigned a leadership role.

President Barack Obama took a stand this week by calling for the Federal Communications Commission to preserve net neutrality by regulating broadband service like a utility.

Brookfield-based Fiserv Inc. today announced Kevin Schultz has been named group president of a newly formed group comprised of the firm’s consumer-focused electronic payment platforms and digital channel solutions.

Jim Emling, former president and chief operating officer of Wauwatosa-based Zywave Inc., left the company after it split into two entities in November 2013.

Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people with disabilities live and work independently, held its sixth annual Thought Leaders Luncheon at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center on Nov. 3. Each year, the luncheon brings together for-profit and nonprofit leaders who share an interest in solving Milwaukee's social and community issues. This year's event welcomed back national nonprofit thought leader Dan Pallotta, who addressed attendees with a speech focused on innovation. As in past years, BizTimes Media served as an event sponsor.

The City of Milwaukee will host Mayor Barrett’s Entrepreneur Week from Nov. 9 to 14. The week will include a variety of events highlighting entrepreneurship in the region.