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Iron Horse Hotel turns Thursday nights into a bike scene draw in Milwaukee
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The Iron Horse Hotel is hosting weekly Bike Nights every Thursday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Yard, aiming to attract riders and locals through live music, food, drinks and motorcycle culture.
PGI sells out final public show at Wisconsin Fireworks Festival
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The Pyrotechnics Guild International will stage its sold-out Grand Public Display and Finale on Friday night at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna, capping the 2026 Wisconsin Fireworks Festival.
Small businesses risk falling behind as AI spreads into blue-collar industries
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New U.S. Census Bureau data shows AI adoption is rising faster at larger firms than at businesses with fewer than 20 employees, raising concerns that small operational companies could lose ground as AI becomes standard business infrastructure.
Vollrath names Andrew Cronau corporate chef, product training manager
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The Vollrath Company has appointed Andrew Cronau as corporate chef and product training manager, expanding his role in product education and customer support.
ParcelRecordsUSA adds Wisconsin property records pages for all 72 counties
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ParcelRecordsUSA has launched a Wisconsin property records directory that now covers every county in the state, giving residents, buyers, researchers, and professionals a single place to start public-record searches online.
Nicole Pecku expands care access and women’s leadership in Wisconsin
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Nicole Pecku, president and CEO of Pecku Anchored AFH and founder of AnchorHER Glow, is building group homes in Wisconsin while mentoring aspiring providers and women leaders.
Wisconsin family sells neglected Kings Park home for $795,000 after remote renovation
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A Wisconsin family sold their late grandmother’s neglected Kings Park, Long Island home for $795,000 after managing a full cleanup and renovation from 1,200 miles away.
1891 Financial Life names new board after member vote
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1891 Financial Life elected and installed a new Board of Directors during its Member Summit on July 18, 2026, in Schaumburg, Illinois.
3D orthopedics and prosthetics market to reach $4.77 billion by 2030
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The 3D orthopedics and prosthetics market is projected to grow from $3.75 billion in 2026 to $4.77 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
Materials Testing Consultants acquires Wisconsin’s GeoTest
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Materials Testing Consultants has acquired GeoTest, adding Wisconsin offices and broader testing capacity to its Great Lakes footprint.
Motorcycle boots market seen reaching $4.2 billion by 2033
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The global motorcycle boots market is projected to grow from $2.5 billion in 2026 to $4.2 billion by 2033 as riders put more emphasis on safety, comfort and specialized protective gear.
SystemDomain ranks No. 72 on Inc. Midwest fastest-growing private companies list
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Inc. named SystemDomain Inc. No. 72 on its 2026 Regionals: Midwest list, recognizing the Chicago-based IT services firm for growth across cybersecurity, AI, cloud and digital transformation.
Wisconsin career firm rebrands as Executive Waypoint
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A Milwaukee-based executive career services firm is changing its name to Executive Waypoint as competition rises for senior leadership jobs, board roles, and consulting work.
Marketing VIP launches managed marketing platform for busy owners
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Marketing VIP has launched as a managed marketing platform aimed at dental practices, law firms and contractors that want marketing handled without adding it to the owner’s daily workload.
Third Coast Heating & Cooling expands 24/7 HVAC service in Milwaukee area
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Third Coast Heating & Cooling is widening its emergency heating and cooling coverage across Milwaukee and Waukesha County as it marks its fourth anniversary.
PBS Wisconsin and WPR publish first joint impact report
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PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio have released their first combined Annual Impact Report, showing statewide reach, local journalism, education programming and record member support in fiscal year 2025. The report also lands as federal…
Susie Moon turns business connections into growth opportunities
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Susie Moon Consulting founder Susie Moon is using more than 30 years of experience in sales support, business development and event coordination to help entrepreneurs land speaking slots, partnerships and visibility.
Erica Odom wins Woman Entrepreneur of the Year at IMA 2026
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Erica M. Odom, known as Coach Erica, was named Woman Entrepreneur of the Year at the Influencer Magazine Awards E2 on July 1, 2026, in recognition of her real estate business and mentorship work.
Venkata Gayathri Peri highlighted for AI-enabled analytics work
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Influential Women is spotlighting Venkata Gayathri Peri, a Dallas–Fort Worth business and data analyst with about five years of experience across consulting, startups and product environments.
Portable power station market seen reaching $5.9B by 2031
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Allied Market Research says the portable power station market will grow from $4 billion in 2021 to $5.9 billion by 2031 as demand rises for clean backup power, off-grid electricity and emergency preparedness.
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