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NEW GLARUS, Wis. (WMTV) - New Glarus Brewing Company broke ground Tuesday on what will eventually be an additional 65,000 square feet of brewing, distilling and hospitality space to their “Hilltop” facility.

The planning and design of the addition has been in the works for nearly two years...

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Ken Notes: Mmmmmm beeeeer! It may be fun to go back to the old building... I miss doing my WisCraftNews.com Newsletter....

Kenosha plan would include 4 data centers several miles from ongoing Microsoft project

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Ken Notes: It is all about the power! Also the diesel will not run much but the are tested often... Why not natural gas???

When Wisconsin got picked for its proposal to develop a technology hub and a $49 million federal investment, the state had a few things going for it.

One was that the Badger State already had an established and growing technology sector that it proposed to develop further. Another was that it wasn’t already the center of attention — or largesse — for its work.

For Wisconsin, the established area was biohealth and personalized medicine: crafting new diagnostic and treatment technologies that fit with a patient’s distinctive genetic characteristics.

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MADISON, Wis. – A coalition led by the WiSys Technology Foundation Inc., which serves Wisconsin’s comprehensive universities in ways that include technology transfer, intellectual property protection and startup business incubation, has been invited to take part in the next stage of the National Science Foundation’s “Regional Innovation Engines” process.

“Wisconsin Forward Agriculture” is a project focused on climate-resilient agriculture in all forms, from farm and herd practices to food processing. While centered in Wisconsin, the project could have implications for aspects of the larger U.S. agriculture industry.

With nearly 40 private and public partners, the Wisconsin Technology Council included, the WiSys “engine” project also focuses on the circular bioeconomy and bio-renewables.

“Members of Forward Agriculture are pleased that this unique initiative has moved to the next stage in an already strong and competitive NSF process,” WiSys President Arjun Sanga said.

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Ken Notes: WiSys is a non-profit supporting organization of the Universities of Wisconsin, serving as the dedicated technology transfer office for 11 universities...

Learn more at the Tuesday, Nov. 26 Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel, 706 John Nolen Dr., Madison.

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A redevelopment called `The Patent Block` will fill a full downtown block.

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MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced that employment in Wisconsin has broken its fifth consecutive monthly record.

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Plans for a first-of-its kind housing development in Milwaukee have taken another step forward.

The city of Milwaukee Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee on Tuesday recommended a zoning change for the River Trail Commons. The project calls for an $18 million, 40-unit multifamily community at the northeast intersection of East Center Street and North Humboldt Boulevard, formerly the site of a catering business.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) announced it has awarded over $47 million through its 2024 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund round to help finance 35 housing projects located primarily in Illinois and Wisconsin. This funding will enable the acquisition, rehabilitation and new construction of over 1,300 housing units.

    “Our community has taken on the vital task of reclaiming an abandoned institution. This project not only exemplifies the strength of cross-sector collaboration in realizing a community vision but also sets a bold precedent for future initiatives, restoring lost assets and creating life-changing opportunities for residents.”

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Lincoln Avenue Communities has wrapped up construction on The Derby, a 70-unit affordable housing community in Madison, Wis.

Apartments will cater to residents earning between 30 and 60 percent of the Area Median Income with a preference given to veterans through the Dane County Veterans Service office. Moreover, 14 units were built to meet Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority accessibility requirements.

The four-story property encompasses one- to three-bedroom floorplans ranging between 681 and 1,286 square feet. First-floor units feature private patios while the upper ones include private balconies. Through the implementation of a solar-array system that powers the common areas, The Derby has attained Enterprise Green Communities certification...

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As the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee finalizes a contract with Florida-based CVR Associates to manage its Section 8 housing voucher program, some tenants are criticizing the lack of input and transparency in the decision-making process.  

Here are some things you need to know as the Housing Authority, also known as HACM, moves forward with its plans.
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Despite pushback and concerns regarding the contract, HACM’s board pushed it forward, citing urgency as one of many reasons the contract needed to be finalized.

But Cornelius Sawyer, president of Highland Gardens and a Section 8 voucher holder, questioned whether moving forward without public comment is illegal...
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Wisconsin tribes will receive $20 million in federal funding to build new affordable housing in their communities.

A shortage of affordable housing has put a strain on tribal residents and governments — contributing to homelessness and overcrowding, and forcing residents to look outside their communities for a place to live.

On Monday, four of Wisconsin`s tribes were awarded federal grants to support new housing developments, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced:

• The Oneida Nation was awarded $6 million, which will be used to build 16 housing units.

• The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin received $5.2 million, which will be used to build 11 housing units.

• TheRed Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians was awarded $5.8 million, which will be used to build 20 housing units.

• The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe was awarded $3 million, which will be used to build 12 housing units....

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West Bend, Wi – On Monday, November 11, 2024, the West Bend common council will take up the issue of rezoning a 34-acre parcel on the northeast corner of South 18th Avenue and CTH NN.

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Ken Notes: We need more sub 200K housing units...

GREEN BAY, WIS. — Gorman & Co., in partnership with Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS), has completed Bay City Lofts in Green Bay. The 48-unit affordable and supportive housing community is located at 2510 University Ave. Of the 48 units, 40 are reserved for households earning between 30 and 60 percent of the area median income. The remaining eight units are market rate. Amenities include a community room, fitness center and onsite offices for LSS, which will provide supportive services for residents.   ...Full Story Here

Construction of a new housing development in Red Cliff is set to begin in the spring.

The Giiwedin (North Wind) Community Housing Project consists of two buildings. Each will have eight units, with one- and and two-bedroom apartments available for Red Cliff tribal members, according to a news release.

The apartments are expected to be completed in March 2026.


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A Milwaukee affordable housing project has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago). The funding will support a project called Vliet Street Lofts, which will rehab 62 housing units along Vliet Street to be set aside as affordable units, according to a press release from FHLBank...
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ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WBAY) - A new multi-level entertainment venue is coming to the Stadium District in April of next year.

The owners of Anduzzi’s Sports Club and Waverly Beach Bar & Grille announced the Great North Commons, a multi-level hospitality and entertainment venue currently under construction in Ashwaubenon’s Stadium District, on Thursday.

The building will be located at 789 Armed Forces Drive, near both the Resch Center and Ray Nitschke Field. It will be three stories, with each floor housing different businesses.

The first floor will host Pope’s Pizza, which bills itself as “the flavors of Italy in an upscale environment”. It will have a full-service restaurant and patio, seating 670 people combined, as well as a 50-person private taproom and back bar....

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Ken Notes: Such a cool area!

MADISON, Wis. — Plans for a 76-unit mixed use, multifamily development got an early approval in Madison.

Fond du Lac-based Volker Development wants to build a five-story building at the corner of East Washington and North Seventh Street. The developer must rezone and consolidate several parcels, as well as demolish four houses and a former muffler shop before construction can start.

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Economic development groups aim to launch a new multi-region alliance early next year, timed to coincide with the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay. 

Barb LaMue, president and CEO of the New North, discussed the plan yesterday during the Wisconsin Technology Council’s Early Stage Symposium in Madison. The group she leads seeks to advance economic growth and business development in the 18-county northeastern Wisconsin region. 

“We have a team of consultants that are looking at, how do we better connect the three larger hubs in our state?” she said, referring to the New North, the greater Madison area and Milwaukee 7, an economic development partnership spanning seven counties in southeastern Wisconsin. “We’re calling it, for now, the innovation triangle.”...

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KEWASKUM — Regal Ware, Inc., a Washington County-based manufacturer, recently announced a significant step in the development of the Regal Place residential project in Kewaskum as it has achieved two milestones: the approval of the Tax Incremental District Project Plan and the rezoning of the property. This project is now on track to continue forward as planned.

The product of the partnership between Regal Ware, American Companies, the Economic Development of Washington County, Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, Discovery Properties, and the village of Kewaskum, Regal Place is expected to welcome 48 new owner-occupied homes to the area....

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(TNS) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $8.6 million in rural Wisconsin internet expansion in Barron, Burnett and Washburn counties through the Community Connect Program. The investment is projected to aid 1,574 residents and 43 businesses in those counties.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture`s Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Julie Lassa announced the investment Friday.

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Ken Notes: Wisconsin needs a Tech Zar to ensure that the money invested in these programs is the best and most productive use of available funds.

Appleton-based Boldt last week showed its modular prowess after a crane lifted 46 preconstructed apartments onto the future Trout Museum of Art at Lawrence University.

For seven days, Boldt used a crane to lift 46 units, each 74-foot by 13-foot, to make up the top two floors of a four-story, 120,000-square-foot mixed use project in downtown Appleton. The $38.5 million project will feature a 30,000-square-foot art museum on the first floor and market rate apartments overhead with opportunities for future student housing.

Boldt crews shut down College Avenue and moved units from a crane in the middle of the street, said Jonathan Ballmer, a vice president and general manager at Boldt. The company saved around nine months compared to building two floors from scratch by having the units built off-site in Minnesota and transported by truck, he added.

“There’s the efficiency of time and cost that go along with extended construction duration,” Ballmer said. “The site is very compact in terms of what the building represents relative to the site. Part of (the lift) ties into minimizing the impact to the neighborhood and the community. … By shrinking down the window of time we need for the installation of this unit, it dramatically decreases the amount of activity versus having all that work happen on site,” he added...

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As plans for a Lake Monona shoreline redesign take shape, The Cap Times Machine — an occasional photo essay of Madison`s past, present and future — takes a look at the history of development from Olin Park to Law Park.

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Ken Notes: These are great photos. We need to develop an art show around these...

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FOREST COUNTY – Ask Steve Mihalko how he became a logger and his answer is straight to the point: "It`s all I`ve ever known. Sawdust is in our blood."

But when the dangers of logging became a stark reality for Steve, the path to stay in the profession was hard to see.

"I know lots of other people who`ve been hurt in the woods, and I`ve seen a couple of people who`ve been paralyzed," said Steve. "None of them went back to work. You just find something else to do."

Steve is among the roughly 18,000 Wisconsin workers with disabilities receiving services from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development`s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) at any given time. DVR provides services ranging from training, internships, assistive technology, interviewing assistance, and on-the-job support across 38 locations statewide, and strives to help people like Steve find a job, keep a job, or get a better job....

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Ken Notes: Great read!

STEVENS POINT – A $4 million grant from the state’s economic development agency is supporting innovation in forest product development at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point`s Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology.

WIST received the grant in March after the institute’s application for a federal grant made it to a final round but was not selected. Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation leaders saw the value of the institute’s work and decided to award the grant from the state’s funds.

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Northwood Technical College and St. Croix Central High School have opened the St. Croix Manufacturing Skills Center to provide advanced manufacturing training and workforce solutions for the region.

HAMMOND, WI -- Northwood Technical College and St. Croix Central High School are thrilled to announce the opening of the St. Croix Manufacturing Skills Center, a new facility dedicated to providing advanced manufacturing training and workforce solutions for the local community. The center was developed as part of the RESTORE (Restoring Employment through Support, Training, Outreach, Recruitment, and Education) project and is funded as part of a $10 million Workforce Innovation Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). As a subrecipient of the grant, Northwood Tech and St. Croix Central School District collaborated with Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC), the grant`s lead institution, to create this innovative center, which aims to meet regional workforce needs and support economic growth by equipping students and workers with essential skills for the manufacturing industry....

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What do health care breakthroughs, thriving neighborhoods, and dancing tractors all have in common?

They’re all examples of breadth and depth of innovations taking place every day in Wisconsin. These and countless other creative advances are pushing our state relentlessly forward, helping to build an economy where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – One of the world’s leading sauerkraut producers is moving its headquarters to Wisconsin, with plans to expand operations and add 60 high-paying jobs.

Fermented Food Holdings, Inc. will invest $13 million in its Bear Creek production facility and relocate its corporate headquarters to Madison, with support from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), which has awarded the company $500,000 in performance-based tax credits.

Known for popular brands like Silver Floss sauerkraut and Bubbies pickles, Fermented Food Holdings will enhance its Bear Creek facility by adding a new fermentation room, cooler, and production line, increasing its annual capacity by 20 million pounds of cabbage.

The expansion, which includes 41 new roles in Bear Creek and 19 at the new headquarters, aims to bolster ties with Wisconsin’s agricultural sector...

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MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials in Wisconsin announced that the month of August saw new record highs for jobs and employment throughout the state.

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SHEBOYGAN, WI- Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation Foundation (DBA Accelerate Sheboygan County) today announced it has received a $15,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation.

“Accelerate Sheboygan County and the Wells Fargo Foundation share a common goal of promoting small business growth and business start-ups in ourcommunity,” said Brian Doudna, executive director of the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation Foundation, which administers Accelerate Sheboygan County. “We would like to thank Wells Fargo for its support of entrepreneurship in Sheboygan County.”...

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(Wisconsin) Governor Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), announced Thursday that Wisconsin achieved a new record high for employment during October 2024.

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“As a company founded by a farmer in the Midwest, we have a strong commitment to bolstering rural economies through our renewable energy projects, and it’s exciting to see that growth in western Wisconsin,” said Joe Ibrahim, VP of Construction at National Grid Renewables.

Apple River is expected to generate more than $36 million during its first 20 years of operation, including an estimated $10 million in tax revenue to Polk County and local townships. The Boldt Company is building the project, which will create 150 construction and service jobs. Apple River will use First Solar Series 6 Plus bifacial modules.

“The women and men of Boldt are excited to have been selected by National Grid Renewables for this important project. It takes skilled labor and logistics coordination to efficiently execute these projects, and we are embracing the challenge,” said Mark Osten, VP of business development for Boldt. “As Wisconsin’s longest serving energy builders, we couldn’t be more proud of our role in building this important renewable energy facility in our home state.”
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