WisconsinBiz

Insurance companies definitely feel at home in Wisconsin. The state is fourth in the nation for the number of companies, with nearly 250 life, health, and property casualty organizations headquartered here.

Alliant Energy prides itself on the delivery of safe, reliable energy to over 600 communities in central and southern Wisconsin. With the help of its 1,800 in-state employees, the company is executing a number of projects to protect the environment, enhance reliable service and minimize costs for its customers.

With consumers and businesses relying more than ever on electricity, the market for generators has never been better. And Kohler Power Systems is developing unique, reliable products to meet the growing need. “We’ve seen increased global demand for backup power generators, and Super Storm Sandy, Hurricane Katrina and recent ice storms have created problems maintaining reliable power on an aging U.S. power grid,” said Vito Minneci, vice president of marketing for Kohler Power Systems. “Power failures are increasing in size and severity at the same time we rely on electricity to power computers and other electronic devices. It’s a major part of our daily lives.”

Jagemann Stamping Company has changed a lot since its founding in 1946. Back then, employees of the Manitowoc company used hand-fed single operation presses to make short-run orders. Today, the company uses state-of-the-art equipment to fulfill precise orders – many of which are for the automotive industry.

Manufacturing drives Wisconsin's economy, with about 16 percent of all working adults employed in the industry. Advanced manufacturing, in particular, utilizes the latest technology to drive growth and meet customers' needs.http://mbedit.sx.atl.publicus.com/apps/pbcsedit.dll/red#

Associated Bank is proud to sponsor the Economic Development Regions section of WisconsinBiz. Born in 1970 as an association of strong community banks, we have maintained a strong regional character throughout our history. We recognize and understand the differences in the business and financial needs of companies and communities in the various regions of our state. These needs are also reflected in the priorities of regional economic development organizations.

Mike Hamerlik wants you to keep your eye on Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS).

The University of Wisconsin–Madison contributes to our state's economic vitality on a grand scale — engaging in groundbreaking research and equipping its graduates with the academic skills and entrepreneurial spirit needed to thrive in the world's ever-evolving high technology, knowledge-based economy.

When Johnson Controls built two high-tech laboratories to enable groundbreaking discoveries related to energy storage and batteries, company leaders decided to put the facilities where UWM students and faculty could readily contribute – right in the College of Engineering & Applied Science (CEAS).

Innovation Campus, a public-private technical park established by the UWM Real Estate Foundation, has attracted its first private tenant.