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Over 1,000 Students Discovered Careers in Healthcare
Over 1,000 students from school districts in and around Waukesha County attended the Alliance’s annual Discovering Health Care Expo at the Waukesha County Expo Center on Tuesday, March 11. This event served as an invaluable opportunity for students to explore various careers within the field, gaining firsthand knowledge and practical skills. Throughout the expo, students…
Read MoreAlliance’s Jerry Pettigrew Supports Craftsman with Character
The Alliance’s VP of Talent Jerry Pettigrew is currently serving as a facilitator for Craftsman with Character® (CWC). CWC is an innovative, semester-long workforce development course for high school students that prepares them for fulfilling careers in skilled trades while instilling values that support success in both work and life. CWC provides a structured model…
Read MoreUpdate on EPA Nonattainment
The Alliance is continuing to advocate on behalf of the business community and Waukesha County. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reclassified Waukesha County—along with several other Wisconsin counties—from “moderate” to “serious” nonattainment for ozone. This reclassification is expected to have significant impacts on economic development in our region. In response, the Alliance is collaborating…
Read MoreAlliance Joins Regional Coalition to Address Ozone Nonattainment Issue
The Alliance is continuing to advocate on behalf of the business community and Waukesha County. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reclassified Waukesha County—along with several other Wisconsin counties—from “moderate” to “serious” nonattainment for ozone. This reclassification is expected to have significant impacts on economic development in our region. In response, the Alliance is collaborating…
Read MoreWaukesha County & Others Across Wisconsin Being Reclassified to Serious Nonattainment for Ozone
Waukesha County, along with several other Wisconsin counties, is being reclassified from “moderate” to “serious” nonattainment for ozone. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published this reclassification, which is effective January 16, 2025, which will require the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to implement stricter controls on nitrogen oxides (NOX) and Volatile Organic Compounds…
Read MoreAnnual Manufacturing Voices Program Draws Nearly 300 Attendees
For more than a decade, the Alliance’s annual Manufacturing Voices program has provided the opportunity for industry leaders to spotlight manufacturing. This year was no exception as business leaders came together at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the manufacturing sector. This year’s program included a keynote presentation from Wisconsin…
Read More1,200 Students Experience the Trades in Waukesha County
For more than a decade, the Waukesha County Business Alliance has worked to develop our future workforce by exposing students to the career opportunities available in our region. With manufacturing and construction being driver industries in Waukesha County, the Alliance was proud to ignite students’ passion for the trades through our third annual Experience the…
Read MoreAlliance Welcomes Jerry Pettigrew
The Alliance is excited to introduce Jerry Pettigrew as Vice President of Talent. Jerry comes to the Alliance from Michael Best Strategies, where he facilitated the organization’s leadership development program and provided customized trainings for clients across industries. With more than a decade of experience, Jerry brings a deep understanding of building high-performing teams that fuel…
Read MoreAlliance 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 withdrawing the sales tax ordinance from consideration at its County Board Meeting. Here is the Alliance’s statement on tonight’s announcement: “The Alliance thanks County Executive Paul…
Read MoreUpdate 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 our members, who are concerned about the rushed proposal to implement a county sales tax. Members believe this proposal increases taxes by too much, too…
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