2023 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…

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Robyn 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…

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Business 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…

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Alliance 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…

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Alliance 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…

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Alliance 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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Business Leaders, Educators and Students Highlight the Talent Pipeline in Waukesha County

Last week, the Alliance brought together business leaders, educators and students from local schools for our annual Bridging the Gap program. This program provides the opportunity for educators and students to network directly with local businesses, as well as the opportunity to highlight the talent pipeline in Waukesha County. Congratulations to Hamilton School District, La…

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Alliance Welcomes Lexi Podjasek

The Alliance is thrilled to welcome Lexi Podjasek as a Programs & Marketing Associate. In her role, Lexi will be supporting the Alliance’s business education programs, working to strengthen relationships with educational institutions in the region and serving as a connector for business community to schools. Welcome, Lexi!

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Robyn Ludtke Named 2022 Community Leader by TEMPO Waukesha

Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Workforce Robyn Ludtke has been named TEMPO Waukesha’s 2022 Community Leader Awardee for her ongoing work in the communities in which she lives and works. A big congratulations to Robyn for the time she gives back to communities and nonprofits throughout Waukesha County. All of this year’s award…

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Jon Wehrli Named 2022 Don Richards Leadership Award Recipient

Congratulations to Jon Wehrli of Eaton on being named the 2022 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 a lasting…

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