Recent News
Alliance 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...
Update 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...
Alliance Opposes Waukesha County’s Proposed Sales Tax Increase
County Executive Paul Farrow recently introduced an ordinance to authorize a 0.5% county sales tax, which would begin on July 1, 2025. The revenue from this sales tax would be...
Suzanne 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...
Jeff 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...
2024 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...
2024 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...
Alliance 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....
Alliance Hosts Discovering Health Care Expo to Expose Students to Career Pathways
More than 650 students from school districts in and around Waukesha County attended the Alliance’s annual Discovering Health Care Expo at Waukesha County Technical College on Tuesday, March 5. The...
Schools Request Materials to Support Skilled Trades Curriculum
For the past decade, the Alliance has focused on driving solutions around the talent pipeline. After years of hosting students on manufacturing tours and connecting businesses with K-12 institutions, the...
