Recent News
Update on Proposed Waukesha County Sales Tax
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”...
Alliance 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”...
Waukesha 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...
Annual 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...
1,200 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...
Alliance 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...
Alliance 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...
Update 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...
Alliance Opposes Waukesha County’s Proposed Sales Tax Increase
County Executive Paul Farrow recently introduced an ordinance to authorize a 0.5% county sales tax, which would begin on July 1, 2025. The revenue from this sales tax would be...
Suzanne Kelley Named 2024 Don Richards Leadership Award Winner
Congratulations to former Waukesha County Business Alliance President & CEO Suzanne Kelley on being named the 2024 Don Richards Leadership Award winner. Don Richards was publisher of The Milwaukee Business...
