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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…
Read MoreBusiness 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…
Read MoreAlliance 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!
Read MoreRobyn 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…
Read MoreJon 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…
Read MorePatti Kneiser Named 2022 Advocate of the Year
The Alliance is proud to recognize Patti Kneiser, MHA, FACHE, of Froedtert Health, as this year’s Advocate of the Year! The Waukesha County Advocate of the Year award celebrates an individual who has demonstrated incredible dedication to making Waukesha County a vibrant community. The award was created to honor and remember the late Bart Adams.…
Read More2022 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 MoreManufacturing Voices to Feature Industry Leaders
On Thursday, February 17, the Alliance’s annual Manufacturing Voices program will bring together manufacturing business leaders to engage in dialogue about issues pertinent to manufacturing. A panel of executives will discuss workforce, attracting and retaining talent, automation, company culture, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from some of our region’s leading manufacturing…
Read MoreAlliance Welcomes Talent Development Coordinator
Please join the Alliance in welcoming Courtney Long as Talent Development Coordinator! In her role, Courtney will support the Alliance’s business education programming to further address the workforce challenges facing our region. Courtney comes to the Alliance with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and international business from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She most recently served…
Read MoreWaukesha County Business Survey Shows Increased Optimism for Growth
For the last several years, the Waukesha County Business Survey has been conducted in cooperation with the Waukesha County Business Alliance, Waukesha County Center for Growth, Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington (WOW) Workforce Development Board and Waukesha County. The data from this year’s survey was obtained by surveying Waukesha County employers from July 2021 through August 2021. Respondents included…
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