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Klappa to Retire, Named Chairman Emeritus
Lauber to be appointed Chairman
Jan 22nd, 2026 by We EnergiesGov. Evers, WEDC Join Yaskawa America Inc. to Announce Relocation and Expansion of Company’s North American Headquarters in Wisconsin
Company to add over 700 new jobs and invest $180 million in Franklin
Jun 13th, 2025 by Gov. Tony EversCity of Kenosha to Receive Investment from Microsoft
Jan 27th, 2025 by Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce
Mary Ellen Stanek Award for Diversity in Corporate Governance Announces 2024 Award Recipients
Ray Manista, Northwestern Mutual, honored with award
Oct 29th, 2024 by Greater Milwaukee CommitteeUWM Alumni Association announces 2024 awardees
Feb 1st, 2024 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
WestRock To Open Converting Facility in Southeast Wisconsin
Company to Make Investment in Pleasant Prairie, WI
Jan 23rd, 2024 by Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of CommerceWEC Energy Group receiving UW System Regents Business Partnership Award
Jun 6th, 2023 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
We Energies Foundation gives $2 million to help UWM students graduate
May 15th, 2023 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Formlabs opens regional headquarters in Milwaukee to support growing role in U.S. industrial sector
Boston-based company will add more than 100 jobs over the next three years
Sep 14th, 2022 by Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationGov. Evers, WEDC, and Company Officials Celebrate Opening of Milwaukee Tool’s Newest U.S. Manufacturing Plant
Aug 10th, 2022 by Gov. Tony Evers
Gov. Evers, WEDC, Company Officials Announce Milwaukee Tool Plans to Invest $206 Million, Create 1,000 More Jobs
State will provide up to $22.5 million in additional performance-based tax credits
May 12th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversMary Ellen Stanek Award for Diversity in Corporate Governance Announces 2022 Award Recipients
Cecelia Gore, of the Brewers Community Foundation, and Froedtert Health are chosen honorees
Feb 14th, 2022 by Greater Milwaukee FoundationGov. Evers Announces Generac Expansion in Wisconsin, Creating 700 New Jobs
Sep 28th, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
Deer District Transforms into Cheer District Illuminated by We Energies for Holiday Season
Dec 4th, 2020 by Deer District
Gov. Evers Announces HARIBO to Begin Work on Pleasant Prairie Factory
Oct 26th, 2020 by Gov. Tony Evers
Mary Ellen Stanek Award for Diversity in Corporate Governance Announces Two Winners in 2020
Linda Gorens-Levey, of General Capital Group, and WEC Energy Group are chosen honorees
Feb 10th, 2020 by Greater Milwaukee CommitteeMilwaukee Tool Expanding Wisconsin Footprint
Company to hire 870 workers by 2025
Dec 17th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversUWM Alumni Association hosts panel discussion on 2020 Democratic convention
The convention, which takes place July 13-16, 2020, marks the first major political party convention in Milwaukee's history.
Oct 23rd, 2019 by University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeStrauss Brands to Build Headquarters and Processing Facility at Century City
Strauss will commence construction on the Century City project later this year with occupancy expected in 2021. The company will employ 250 workers at Century City, including headquarters staff and production personnel.
Sep 4th, 2019 by City of MilwaukeeGov. Evers Announces Nexus Pharmaceuticals to Build Sterile Injectable Manufacturing Facility in Pleasant Prairie
The Pleasant Prairie manufacturing facility will support the production and supply of drugs in an array of therapeutic areas, including anesthesia, oncology, cardiovascular and neurology.
Jul 10th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversWEDC approves tax credits for new Amazon facility in Oak Creek
Support for the $200 million project is expected to help create 1,500 jobs in Milwaukee County.
Mar 25th, 2019 by Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationKomatsu Mining Corp. to Build $285 Million Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Milwaukee
Governor Walker joins company officials in announcing plans for 2.5-million-square foot campus in Milwaukee Harbor District
Sep 27th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker$32 Million Milwaukee Tool Expansion Project Receives Support from WEDC; Company to Create 350 New Jobs
Governor joins local and regional officials at groundbreaking for company’s new R&D facility
Jul 13th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerDiamond Discs International Hosts Grand Opening Reception of New Headquarters
Guests of the DDI Reception will enjoy a tour of the global headquarters and a featured showcase from Briggs & Stratton.
May 25th, 2018 by Diamond Discs InternationalUWM announces $200 million fundraising campaign – largest in its history
Since the campaign’s quiet phase began, UWM has raised more than $170 million.
Sep 25th, 2017 by University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeePanther Promoters Forms to Advocate for UWM
The principal objective of the Promoters is to raise the profile and resources for UWM.
May 29th, 2017 by Press ReleaseGerman Candy-Maker HARIBO Selects Wisconsin for First North American Manufacturing Facility
New facility in Kenosha County expected to open in 2020
Mar 23rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerUWM Marketing expert named first holder of Klappa professorship
Her research focuses on how consumer psychology can help nonprofits and social-impact organizations transform the world.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeGovernor Walker Joins in Announcing Colbert Packaging Corporation to Establish Operations in Kenosha
Manufacturer expected to bring more than 100 new jobs to Wisconsin
Oct 18th, 2016 by Gov. Scott WalkerUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Professorship Honors Gale and Judi Klappa
The professorship was made possible through gifts from the We Energies Foundation and the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation.
Aug 29th, 2016 by University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeCelebrating 46 Years of Service to Milwaukee’s South Side with Expansion to Welcome More Students, Provide Support for Expectant Mothers with Addiction
Anniversary Celebration will honor Friends of the Hispanic Community & Badger Mutual Wall of Fame Awardees and Commemorate Expanded Partnerships to Benefit Students
Apr 21st, 2016 by United Community CenterGovernor Scott Walker Joins Milwaukee Tool in Announcing Nearly 600 Jobs in the Next Five Years at Groundbreaking Ceremony
Milwaukee Tool has been a manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools, accessories, and hand tools for professionals worldwide since 1924.
Apr 11th, 2016 by Gov. Scott WalkerNorthwestern Mutual to receive fourth annual Mary Ellen Stanek Award
Award honoring diversity in corporate governance given by Greater Milwaukee Committee & Milwaukee Women inc.
Feb 3rd, 2016 by Greater Milwaukee CommitteeHistoric Milwaukee Companies Help Reimagine the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Streets of Old Milwaukee
If the popularity of the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Streets of Old Milwaukee (Streets) exhibition is any indication, there are few cities more proud of their beginnings than Milwaukee.
Oct 19th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public MuseumAllcast to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Washington County
Project is company’s second expansion since 2012
Aug 14th, 2015 by Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationWisconsin Energy Corp. Chairman & CEO Gale Klappa to receive third annual Mary Ellen Stanek Award
Award honoring diversity in corporate governance given by Greater Milwaukee Committee & Milwaukee Women inc.
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Greater Milwaukee Committee
































