Milwaukee
UW-Madison Rises in Ranking of Top Colleges
Washington Monthly magazine has once again named The University of Wisconsin - Madison one of the top universities in the country, rising to 26th overall from 28th in 2016. The ranking is based on three criteria: research (producing cutting-edge scholarship and Ph.D.s), social mobility (recruiting and graduating low-income students) and service (encouraging students to give something back to thei
Foxconn to Build New Plant in Southeastern Wisconsin
Recently Chairman Terry Gou of Foxconn Technology Group (Hon Hai Precision Industry Group Ltd.) visited Milwaukee, Wisconsin to sign a memorandum of understanding and commit his Taiwan-based electronics manufacturing company to invest billions of dollars in the state. Foxconn plans to invest $10 billion in Wisconsin by 2020.
Global Water Center’s Council Expands with Startups
On Friday July 21st The Water Council, announced the latest round of water-technology startups chosen to participate in its accelerator program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The group brings together large and established water engineering companies, and encourages university-driven water research and grants.
Festival Season in Milwaukee
Summerfest a two week music festival, celebrating its 50th year, opened on June 28th at the Henry W. Maier Festival Grounds. The outdoor music festival is the world’s largest and attracts just under one million music lovers from around the country and the world.
2017 U.S. OPEN Comes to Wisconsin
From June 12th to the 18th the 117th U.S. Open Championship will be held at the exclusive Erin Hills golf course in Erin, Wisconsin. Erin Hills will join a long list of elite courses around the country where the event has been hosted since beginning in 1895. The championship will welcome the world’s best players and is considered to be one of the preeminent golf events. The U.S.
State of Wisconsin Leads in Economic Growth
For the third month in a row Wisconsin has lead the five states that make up the Chicago Federal Reserve region in economic growth. The data comes from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and shows the state leading by .12 on the Midwest Economy Index (MEI).
Wisconsin Tourism Supports Economic Growth and Development
The Wisconsin Department of Tourism recently reported a revenue increase of over $700 million, a 3.5% increase, from the Fiscal Year 2015. Of this, more than 20% of the revenue generated by tourists from national and international destinations came from the greater Milwaukee area.
2017 Best and Worst States for Business
In a recent review by Chief Executive, a magazine focused on business and development, CEOs from around the country ranked the state of Wisconsin in the top ten for business. The list has been published every year since 2010.
Milwaukee Water Week: The Water Council Supports Cutting Edge Clean Water Solutions
The Water Council was recently given recognition for its continued support of young startups developing cutting edge technology. Of the many successful startups the Water Council supports CORNCOB Inc.’s new machine, affectionately known as Alfie, was featured during Milwaukee’s Water Week.
Tre Rivali Highlighted in Urban Milwaukee
The Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, located within the Kimpton Journeyman, was featured on Urban Milwaukee. Food writer, Cari Taylor-Carlson, describes her personal dining experience during a recent visit.