MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – Junior Achievement of Wisconsin announced today that the We Energies Foundation donated $265,000 since March 2023 to support financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness programs for Wisconsin students. The gift focuses on three key aspects of the work Junior Achievement does to inspire and prepare students for a successful future. Half of the gift is earmarked for a high school program being piloted in Milwaukee called 3DE. 3DE presents real-life business problems to
MENOMONIE – English Language Learner students at Chippewa Valley Technical College will showcase their book, Voices of the Valley, beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 15, at the Menomonie Public Library. The open-house style event will feature a 30-minute introduction to talk about the learning process journey the students took to end with a published book. Students will also be on hand to discuss their stories and why it’s important to tell them to the community. Copies of the book with be
The Dunn County Veterans Service Office will be hosting a Veterans Outreach Event for Veterans, dependents, and community supports on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 8:30am-2:00pm. The event will be held at the Menomonie Alliance Church, 502 21st St. NE, Menomonie, WI, and will provide information about resources for local Veterans. The featured speaker, Jeff LeCount served over 4 years active duty as an Infantryman. He earned a Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, two Army Commendations with Valor, and a Combat
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2024 Dunn County Family Treatment Court receives statewide award MENOMONIE, Wis. -- The state of Wisconsin has recognized the Dunn County Family Treatment Court for helping to keep families together. Officials with the county Family Treatment Court (FTC) have been informed that it was chosen to receive one of the inaugural Secretary’s Putting Families First Awards for 2024 from the state Department of Children and Families. The Family Treatment Court
Disaster Field Operations Center East Release Date: March 18, 2024 Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333 Michael.Lampton@sba.gov Release Number: 24-268, WI ollow us on X, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram Wisconsin Businesses Affected by Lack of Snow Can Apply for Working Capital Loans from the SBA ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) advises Wisconsin businesses engaged in hospitality, winter tourism, their suppliers, and those that provide support services to the hospitality and
For Immediate ReleaseArbor Place, Inc. Announces Esteemed Dr. Jill Hasenberg as New Medical Director Menomonie, WI – In a significant move to bolster its leadership team and enhance direct care services, Arbor Place, Inc., a non-profit treatment center, is delighted to welcome Dr. Jill Hasenberg as its newest Medical Director. With a long-standing reputation as a primary provider of substance use and mental health disorders in Western Wisconsin, Arbor Place is committed to its mission: "The mission of
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE $5,000 Grant Available for Ambitious Entrepreneurs February 2024 BeMobile Verizon is giving one ambitious person a $5,000 grant to take the leap on their business dreams. What better activity for Leap Day than taking a leap with your business or business idea? Whether you've always dreamt of owning your own business or have a desire to expand your current venture, BeMobile wants to hear your story. On February 29th, BeMobile Verizon will begin accepting applications for their