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Family caregiving emerges as a trillion-dollar economic force
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New national data shows 63 million Americans provided care in the past year, putting family caregiving at the center of the U.S. workforce and care economy.
Small businesses face an AI adoption gap as larger firms pull ahead
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New federal data shows AI use rising faster at larger companies than at many of the nation’s smallest businesses, raising concerns that Main Street could fall behind as AI becomes a core business tool.
Iron Horse Hotel turns Thursday nights into a bike scene draw in Milwaukee
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The Iron Horse Hotel is hosting weekly Bike Nights every Thursday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Yard, aiming to attract riders and locals through live music, food, drinks and motorcycle culture.
PGI sells out final public show at Wisconsin Fireworks Festival
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The Pyrotechnics Guild International will stage its sold-out Grand Public Display and Finale on Friday night at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna, capping the 2026 Wisconsin Fireworks Festival.
Small businesses risk falling behind as AI spreads into blue-collar industries
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New U.S. Census Bureau data shows AI adoption is rising faster at larger firms than at businesses with fewer than 20 employees, raising concerns that small operational companies could lose ground as AI becomes standard business infrastructure.
Vollrath names Andrew Cronau corporate chef, product training manager
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The Vollrath Company has appointed Andrew Cronau as corporate chef and product training manager, expanding his role in product education and customer support.
ParcelRecordsUSA adds Wisconsin property records pages for all 72 counties
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ParcelRecordsUSA has launched a Wisconsin property records directory that now covers every county in the state, giving residents, buyers, researchers, and professionals a single place to start public-record searches online.
CivilGEO earns 36 G2 badges across civil engineering software suite
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CivilGEO said its GeoSTORM, GeoHECRAS and GeoHECHMS products collected 36 badges in G2’s Fall 2026 reports, with standout rankings across civil engineering design and CAD. The results underline strong review-driven momentum for the Madison,…
Nicole Pecku expands care access and women’s leadership in Wisconsin
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Nicole Pecku, president and CEO of Pecku Anchored AFH and founder of AnchorHER Glow, is building group homes in Wisconsin while mentoring aspiring providers and women leaders.
Wisconsin family sells neglected Kings Park home for $795,000 after remote renovation
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A Wisconsin family sold their late grandmother’s neglected Kings Park, Long Island home for $795,000 after managing a full cleanup and renovation from 1,200 miles away.
Pathmark Partners adds former RE/MAX Canada president as senior advisor
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Pathmark Partners has hired Christopher Alexander, the former president of RE/MAX Canada, as a senior advisor, giving the real estate advisory firm added expertise in brokerage operations, franchise leadership and national growth strategy.
Karissa Dunham recognized for leadership across construction and specialty film
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Influential Women is spotlighting Karissa Dunham, a Minnesota business development and marketing leader at Sun Control of Minnesota, for her work across construction, specialty film, media, and women’s networking.
1891 Financial Life names new board after member vote
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1891 Financial Life elected and installed a new Board of Directors during its Member Summit on July 18, 2026, in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Kickstand Cocktails expands into Pabst Theater Group venues
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Kickstand Cocktails has partnered with Pabst Theater Group to sell its vodka sodas at six Milwaukee venues, widening the brand’s presence in Wisconsin.
3D orthopedics and prosthetics market to reach $4.77 billion by 2030
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The 3D orthopedics and prosthetics market is projected to grow from $3.75 billion in 2026 to $4.77 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
Materials Testing Consultants acquires Wisconsin’s GeoTest
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Materials Testing Consultants has acquired GeoTest, adding Wisconsin offices and broader testing capacity to its Great Lakes footprint.
Wisconsin career firm rebrands as Executive Waypoint
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A Milwaukee-based executive career services firm is changing its name to Executive Waypoint as competition rises for senior leadership jobs, board roles, and consulting work.
Motorcycle boots market seen reaching $4.2 billion by 2033
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The global motorcycle boots market is projected to grow from $2.5 billion in 2026 to $4.2 billion by 2033 as riders put more emphasis on safety, comfort and specialized protective gear.
SystemDomain ranks No. 72 on Inc. Midwest fastest-growing private companies list
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Inc. named SystemDomain Inc. No. 72 on its 2026 Regionals: Midwest list, recognizing the Chicago-based IT services firm for growth across cybersecurity, AI, cloud and digital transformation.
Third Coast Heating & Cooling expands 24/7 HVAC service in Milwaukee area
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Third Coast Heating & Cooling is widening its emergency heating and cooling coverage across Milwaukee and Waukesha County as it marks its fourth anniversary.
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