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Wisconsin Policy Forum Releases Waukesha County Housing Study
The Wisconsin Policy Forum has released a housing study examining the affordability of housing in Waukesha County, barriers to continued workforce housing development and potential solutions. The Policy Forum partnered with several organizations, including the Alliance, the Waukesha County Center for Growth, Waukesha County Community Foundation, United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County, Waukesha…
Read MoreWaukesha County Technical College Named 2023 Advocate of the Year
The Alliance is proud to recognize Waukesha County Technical College as this year’s Advocate of the Year! The Waukesha County Advocate of the Year award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated incredible dedication to making Waukesha County a vibrant community. The award was created to honor and remember the late Bart Adams. Bart was a partner…
Read MoreDave Bahl Sr. Named 2023 Don Richards Leadership Award Winner
Congratulations to founder of Weldall Dave Bahl Sr. on being named the 2023 Don Richards Leadership Award winner. Don Richards was publisher of The Milwaukee Business Journal and president of the Board of the Waukesha Area Chamber of Commerce (now the Alliance) in 1993. Don’s hands-on leadership, ethics and delight in achieving tangible results left…
Read More2023 Waukesha County Award Winners
Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow, the Waukesha County Business Alliance and the Waukesha County Center for Growth have announced the winners for the 2023 Waukesha County Awards. The awards recognize top-performing businesses and nonprofit organizations which have a significant presence in Waukesha County and are making our community a great place to work, play and…
Read More2023 Emerging Leaders of Waukesha County
The Waukesha County Business Alliance has announced the five winners of its Emerging Leaders of Waukesha County awards program. These awards celebrate young professionals who live or work in Waukesha County and who have shown personal initiative, determination and commitment to their careers and their community. Tomorrow’s leaders are taking steps today to build a…
Read MoreRobyn Ludtke Named 2023 United Way Philanthropic 5 Winner
The Alliance is proud to announce Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Workforce Robyn Ludtke as a 2023 United Way Philanthropic 5 winner. The P5 award recognizes community volunteers who have made an impact through their leadership, volunteerism, mentoring and philanthropy. Giving back is a part of Robyn’s soul, as she supports the organizations…
Read MoreBusiness Education Programs End School Year Strong
As the 2022-2023 school year comes to a close, we are proud to report that our business education partnerships are ending the school year strong. This past year was filled with numerous opportunities to develop our future workforce by connecting businesses and educational institutions. Our Schools2Skills™ program provided 623 students from 20 different schools the…
Read MoreAlliance Announces Staff Promotions
The Alliance is excited to announce the promotions of three team members! Maggie Urban has been promoted to Manager, Administrative Services. Erin Clarey has been promoted to Manager, Programs & Marketing. And Anna Reinhardtsen has been promoted to Manager, Programs & Marketing. Each of these individuals play an important role in serving the needs of…
Read MoreAlliance Participates in Wisconsin Leads Executive Fellowship
WMC Foundation proudly graduated its second cohort of the Wisconsin Leads Executive Fellowship Program last week which included our Vice President of PR & Marketing, Molly Niklasch. More than two dozen emerging executives participated in the three-program series over the last four months, culminating in a retreat in Green Bay. The Wisconsin Leads program is…
Read MoreAlliance Advocates for Business Priorities During Budget Process
During the state’s biennial budget process, the Alliance takes our advocacy work a step further by working to advance priorities and projects. Our focus is on core business priorities, such as driving workforce development solutions and advocating for pro-business tax policies and a regulatory climate to keep Wisconsin competitive. Below are three specific issues that…
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