Recent News

Recent News

Welcome to our new board members!

The Waukesha County Business Alliance has announced five new additions to its board of directors: Neal Glaeser, president of Denali Ingredients; Dr. Cindy Gnadinger, president of Carroll University; Wendy Harris,...
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The Alliance is tackling the workforce development problem

Robyn Ludtke, talent and education manager for the Waukesha County Business Alliance and the Waukesha County Center for Growth, recently participated in the first of three classes facilitated by the...
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Support for Foxconn’s incentive package

Dear Honorable Members of the Wisconsin State Legislature: On behalf of the Waukesha County Business Alliance and our 1,200 members, I am writing to you in strong support of the...
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Foxconn in Wisconsin—What does that mean for Waukesha County?

-Tim Casey, director of economic development, Waukesha County Center for Growth The waiting was worth it—Foxconn has announced it will have a fully-functional manufacturing plant in Wisconsin as soon as...
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Small Business Success Story: McDonough Septic

Accomplishments with the Waukesha SBDC and Waukesha County Center for Growth: Launched a new business venture Raised almost $100,000 initial financing Gained knowledge in government contracting opportunities “The SBDC helped...
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Don’t misunderstand us—Wisconsin wants Foxconn

-Tim Casey, Director of Economic Development, Waukesha County Center for Growth The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recently published a discouraging article titled “If Foxconn builds a manufacturing plant in Wisconsin, it...
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Launch of new Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program in Wisconsin

The Alliance joined Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) and the Department of Workforce Development/Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards (DWD) on Monday, June 19 to celebrate the launch of a new Mechatronics...
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Alliance, Center for Growth staff accepted to U.S. Chamber Talent Pipeline Management Academy

Robyn Ludtke, a staff member for both the Waukesha County Business Alliance and the Waukesha County Center for Growth has been accepted to participate in a cohort of 20 members...
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Letter of Support for Enumerating the I-94 East-West Freeway Project

The below letter was sent to members of the Wisconsin state legislature regarding enumeration of the I-94 east-west project. The letter was co-signed by Suzanne Kelley, president & CEO of...
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Alliance joins Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment Strategic Initiatives Committee

Suzanne Kelley recently participated in the Governor's Council on Workforce Investment quarterly meeting as part of a refocus of the council's activities. The council is charged with aiding Wisconsin employers...
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