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Years After Going Dormant, Wisconsin Venture Capital Group Makes Comeback

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Following in the footsteps of a nearby Michigan group, the Wisconsin Venture Capital Association is coming back to life, and next week will hold its first meeting since 2008. I think what’s going for Wisconsin is you’ve got (a) great research university there that does great work, and that can lead to a lot of great commercial successes.”.

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Wisconsin Grocers Want to Tap the Fresh Beer Market

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The Wisconsin Grocers Association is pushing for a change in state law that would allow grocery stores to sell beer from the tap. Pretty soon Wisconsin residents may be able to stock up on beer fresh from the tap at their local grocery stores. The proposal is getting mixed reviews from local bars and breweries.

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Wisconsin 501(c)(4) Group Sues Over “John Doe” Investigation

Associations Now

The Wisconsin Club for Growth, a conservative group under secret investigation in the state in connection with possible illegal coordination between 501(c)(4) nonprofits and political campaigns, has filed a federal suit seeking to end the probe, claiming members’ constitutional rights are being violated. About the probe. About the lawsuit.

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To Survive a Crisis, Lean Into Trust—CEOs Share Pandemic Stories

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Nancy MacRae, MS, CEO of the Emergency Nurses Association and Kristine Hillmer, MBA, CAE, and President and CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association , are leaders who guided their members through the rubble toward solid ground. Only delivery or takeout would be an option.

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Convenience Store Group Joins State Agencies in Human Trafficking Fight

Associations Now

The Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association is teaming with law enforcement officials in the state to provide training to store workers to help them recognize the warning signs of human trafficking. The state of Wisconsin has a new set of partners in its fight against human trafficking.

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What’s In It For Me? 5 Life-Changing Benefits of Volunteering

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LiveScience reported on the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study, which has followed a random sample of 10,317 Wisconsin residents from their high school graduation in 1957, specifically stating that: In 2004, the participants reported how often they had volunteered within the past 10 years.

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We Asked, You Answered: Creativity Boosts

Associations Now

Alan DeYoung Executive Director/CEO, Wisconsin EMS Association We have an open environment where ideas are always welcome. .” History can be shared, but not in a way that shuts people down. The group’s leader should also be a silent observer because their power and opinion can shut people down.

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