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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.
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.
Fisher Barton renames technology center for founder Richard L. Wilkey
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Fisher Barton renamed its Technology Center the Richard L. Wilkey Technology Center on Aug. 6, 2026, honoring the company’s founder and more than 50 years of metallurgy-led growth.
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.
DrillerDB opens 10 million water well logs to researchers
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DrillerDB is releasing a standardized North American dataset built from more than 10 million water well logs and 53 million rock-layer intervals, free for non-commercial research.
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.
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.
Global Fishing Watch adds science and board leaders
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Global Fishing Watch on July 14, 2026 named six members to its science advisory board and announced three new directors, a leadership refresh aimed at strengthening scientific rigor, governance and global reach.
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.
Jessup Manufacturing acquires D&K Coating Technologies
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Jessup Manufacturing said July 1, 2026, that it has acquired D&K Coating Technologies, adding custom and toll coating capabilities to its portfolio.
Fork Farms launches school growing guide for districts
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Fork Farms released a new implementation guide to help schools launch indoor hydroponic growing programs that support cafeteria meals, STEM learning and student engagement.
Ingantec names former UW-Madison engineering dean to advisory board
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Ingantec appointed Dr. Ian M. Robertson, former UW-Madison engineering dean and former NSF materials research director, as the first member of its new Technical Advisory Board, effective Aug. 4, 2026. The move adds a high-profile materials…
CadenceSEO expands SEO and digital marketing services to Wisconsin
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CadenceSEO is expanding across Wisconsin, offering SEO consulting and digital marketing services for local companies and enterprise organizations.
The Ridges Sanctuary spots endangered northern long-eared bats in Wisconsin
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Conservation work at The Ridges Sanctuary near Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin, has documented northern long-eared bats in several areas of the preserve as white-nose syndrome continues to drive steep bat declines.
Tier4 Group expands partnership with i.c.stars across Milwaukee and Chicago
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Tier4 Group is widening its work with i.c.stars from a Milwaukee sponsorship to a cross-city effort in Milwaukee and Chicago.
Association of Water Technologies picks Momentum as management partner
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The Association of Water Technologies has chosen Momentum Association Management as its new management partner, effective June 15, 2026. The deal uses Momentum’s “Bring Your Own Executive” model, keeping Executive Director Matt Coffindaffer in…
CivilGEO tops G2 civil engineering software rankings for third straight year
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CivilGEO said its GeoHECRAS, GeoSTORM and GeoHECHMS products ranked among G2’s best civil engineering design software in 2026, with GeoHECRAS taking No. 1, GeoSTORM No. 2 and GeoHECHMS No. 3. The recognition matters because it comes from verified…
MERIT lands on Inc. 5000 for ninth straight year
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MERIT CRO, Inc. was named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America for the ninth year in a row, ranking No. 3540. The recognition highlights continued demand for the company’s clinical trial endpoint services and…
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.
Brabazon rebuilds website to speed emergency support and self-service tools
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Brabazon Pump, Compressor & Vacuum has launched a rebuilt brabazon.com with 24/7 emergency support, free engineering calculators and faster routing to local experts.
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