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Business

Modine appoints new president of its data centers sector

Elizabeth Morin April 14, 2026 0 Comment

Racine-based manufacturer Modine has named Art Laszlo as president of its newly created data centers sector. Laszlo will oversee growth and profitability in Modine’s data centers business, formerly part of the climate solutions sector,...

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Finance

Medical College of Wisconsin names John Raymond’s successor

Elizabeth Morin April 14, 2026 0 Comment

The Medical College of Wisconsin has named Dr. Shekar Kurpad as its next president and CEO, the institution announced Tuesday. Kurpad, a professor of neurosurgery and senior associate dean for neuroscience at the Medical of...

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Business

Milwaukee County to build affordable housing subdivision in Oak Creek

Elizabeth Morin April 13, 2026 0 Comment

City of Oak Creek officials have approved a development proposal from Milwaukee County to build an affordable housing subdivision — the first-of-its kind in a suburban community in the county. The subdivision will include...

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Business

Regents say Rothman lacked urgency as UW System president

Elizabeth Morin April 9, 2026 0 Comment

Two members of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents are pushing back against claims that their firing of UW System President Jay Rothman came without warning, and said Rothman’s leadership style lacked the decisiveness...

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Finance

Critics say approval of Port Washington TIF referendum could make it harder for city to attract development

Elizabeth Morin April 9, 2026 0 Comment

After months of contentious debate surrounding the data center that is now under construction in Port Washington, city voters on Tuesday approved a referendum which requires the city to get approval from voters for...

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Business

$2 million in funding fuels Acts Housing expansion in Rock County

Elizabeth Morin April 9, 2026 0 Comment

A Milwaukee nonprofit organization focused on expanding access to homeownership is growing its footprint in southern Wisconsin after securing nearly $2 million in new funding. Acts Housing announced Thursday that it will expand services...

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Finance

SHINE Technologies to receive $263 million federal loan for Janesville fusion facility

Elizabeth Morin April 9, 2026 0 Comment

Janesville-based SHINE Technologies announced today a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to provide a $263 million loan to support the completion of its Chrysalis facility, which is slated to become...

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Business

Leo Buser promoted to CFO of Lemberg Electric

Elizabeth Morin April 9, 2026 0 Comment

Brookfield-based commercial electrical contractor Lemberg Electric Company, Inc., announced that Leo Buser has been promoted to chief financial officer. Buser has served as controller since joining the company in 2023. Prior to that he...

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Business

Michelin expands prestigious restaurant ratings to Milwaukee as part of new Great Lakes dining guide

Elizabeth Morin April 8, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee has a shot at adding Michelin to the growing list of culinary accolades its dining scene has received in recent years. That’s because the prestigious Michelin Guide is now, for the very first...

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Business

Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents fires president Jay Rothman, but won’t say why

Elizabeth Morin April 7, 2026 0 Comment

The Universities of Wisconsin president Jay Rothman has been fired by the UW Board of Regents, which voted unanimously Tuesday to remove Rothman from his position, ending his tenure immediately after a brief closed-door...