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Annual Manufacturing Voices Program Draws Nearly 300 Attendees
For more than a decade, the Alliance’s annual Manufacturing Voices program has provided the opportunity for industry leaders to spotlight manufacturing. This year was no exception as business leaders came together at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the manufacturing sector. This year’s program included a keynote presentation from Wisconsin…
Read More1,200 Students Experience the Trades in Waukesha County
For more than a decade, the Waukesha County Business Alliance has worked to develop our future workforce by exposing students to the career opportunities available in our region. With manufacturing and construction being driver industries in Waukesha County, the Alliance was proud to ignite students’ passion for the trades through our third annual Experience the…
Read MoreAlliance Welcomes Jerry Pettigrew
The Alliance is excited to introduce Jerry Pettigrew as Vice President of Talent. Jerry comes to the Alliance from Michael Best Strategies, where he facilitated the organization’s leadership development program and provided customized trainings for clients across industries. With more than a decade of experience, Jerry brings a deep understanding of building high-performing teams that fuel…
Read MoreAlliance Thanks County for Withdrawing Sales Tax Ordinance
The Waukesha County Board of Supervisors was scheduled to vote on a proposed county sales tax this evening. Prior to the meeting, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow announced that the County was withdrawing the sales tax ordinance from consideration at its County Board Meeting. Here is the Alliance’s statement on tonight’s announcement: “The Alliance thanks County Executive Paul…
Read MoreUpdate on Waukesha County’s Proposed Sales Tax Increase
Last week, the Alliance announced that we were publicly opposing a proposed 0.5% Waukesha County sales tax, which would begin on July 1, 2025. The Alliance listened to feedback from our members, who are concerned about the rushed proposal to implement a county sales tax. Members believe this proposal increases taxes by too much, too…
Read MoreSuzanne Kelley Named 2024 Don Richards Leadership Award Winner
Congratulations to former Waukesha County Business Alliance President & CEO Suzanne Kelley on being named the 2024 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…
Read MoreJeff Hoffman Named 2024 Advocate of the Year
The Alliance is proud to recognize Jeff Hoffman 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 at Sikich…
Read More2024 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 More2024 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 2024 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 MoreAlliance Welcomes Will Neitzel
The Alliance is excited to introduce Will Neitzel as Vice President of Public Policy. Will brings a wealth of experience from his previous positions in both Madison and Washington D.C. Most recently, Will served as Deputy Director of Member Services for the Committee on House Administration. Prior to that, Will served as Legislative Assistant for…
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