Business

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Kohler Golf Course Proposal and Native Burial Sites Near Kohler-Andrae Park

A Kohler Co. proposal to build a golf course near Kohler-Andrae State Park involves land where a federally mandated 2018 archaeological study identified Native American burial sites and human remains at seven locations. These burial sites are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. A Wisconsin court revoked Kohler’s original wetland permit for the…

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China’s High-Tech Export Ban: Implications for Sheboygan County’s Industries

China has announced a ban on the export of critical high-tech materials, including gallium, germanium, and antimony, which are essential for advanced technologies with potential military applications. This move is a response to U.S. restrictions on semiconductor-related exports and could pose challenges for Sheboygan County’s manufacturing sector, which relies on these materials for high-tech production….

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Another Major Data Center May Be Coming to Southeast Wisconsin

A new large-scale data center campus may soon join the growing tech infrastructure in southeast Wisconsin. The Kenosha Plan Commission is set to review a proposal on November 21 for a four-building data center campus near Interstate 94 and Highway 142, just six miles south of Microsoft’s $3.3 billion data center project in Mount Pleasant….

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Amazon Breaks Ground on $200 Million Robotic Facility in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin

Amazon has officially begun construction on a state-of-the-art robotic facility in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, marking a $200 million investment in the region. This new facility adds to Amazon’s significant footprint in the state, bringing its total investment in Wisconsin to over $11 billion. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by key community and state leaders, including…

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Breakthrough PFAS Removal Technology Offers Hope for Water and Wastewater Treatment

November 14, 2024 — Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have introduced a revolutionary device capable of capturing, concentrating, and destroying a wide range of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in contaminated water—all in a single step. This breakthrough could have significant implications for industries struggling with PFAS contamination, particularly the rapidly expanding semiconductor…

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Schreiber Foods Plans $316 Million Expansion in Carthage, Missouri, Potentially Adding 250 New Jobs

Carthage, MO, November 13, 2024 — Schreiber Foods, a Wisconsin-based dairy giant, has unveiled plans for a substantial expansion of its operations in Carthage, Missouri. If completed as proposed, this new project could bring as many as 250 additional jobs to the city, marking a major investment in the local economy. Expansion Plans and Tax…

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Cyberattack Disrupts Major U.S. Grocery Chains, Impacting Pharmacies and E-commerce

November 13, 2024 — Ahold Delhaize, the multinational retailer behind major U.S. grocery brands like Food Lion, Stop & Shop, and Giant, has confirmed it recently suffered a cyberattack, forcing parts of its infrastructure offline and disrupting service across numerous stores. The attack impacted both in-store and online services, affecting thousands of customers. Details of…

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Biden Administration’s Policies Drive Historic Manufacturing Comeback in Small Cities Across the U.S.

November 13, 2024 — After decades of decline, American manufacturing has made a historic comeback, with small cities at the forefront. This resurgence, sparked by strategic policies from the Biden administration, has revitalized communities previously facing economic downturns. Programs like the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act have incentivized manufacturers to open…