Recent News
Advocating to expand Youth Apprenticeship in Wisconsin
Governor Evers signed AB 72 / SB 72 into law as Act 171 on March 3, 2020. The Alliance's Education Policy Committee advocated for the bill, which expands Youth Apprenticeship...
Discovering Health Care Expo allows students to explore career pathways
Hundreds of middle and high school students attended the Alliance's annual Discovering Health Care Expo at Carroll University. Waukesha County students participated in various hands-on, interactive activities like learning how...
Alliance members recognized at annual Manufacturer of the Year event
Congratulations to Metal-Era and Felss Rotaform! Metal Era was recognized for exceptional customer focus and satisfaction while Felss Rotaform was recognized for outstanding employee engagement and culture. The annual awards...
Alliance supports Assembly Bill 532 to enhance Wisconsin Opportunity Zones
Legislation advances to Governor’s office for approval Assembly Bill 532, which the Alliance has supported, has passed the Assembly and Senate and advanced to Governor Evers for signature. This important...
Legislative visits focus on Senate Bill 811
Alliance staff and members attended Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce Business Day in Madison on Feb. 26 to hear about important issues facing the business community around Wisconsin and across the...
Alliance Hosts Transit Roundtable
In partnership with the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC), the Alliance recently hosted a Waukesha Area Transit Roundtable for employers. At the request of Waukesha County and the City...
Kids Building Wisconsin – Waukesha Expo
On Thursday, February 6, more than 1,000 fifth through eighth graders came to Milwaukee Tool for the second annual Kids Building Wisconsin – Waukesha Expo. Students gained exposure to career...
Construction Companies Come Together Through Alliance
As featured in April 2019 Accelerate Issue: Mark HansenSuperintendent, Elmbrook School District The Waukesha County Business Alliance has launched the Construction Alliance, a platform for construction and skilled trades companies...
Building Software, Serving Communities and Guiding Careers
As featured in the January 2020 Accelerate Magazine: Brad ZepeckiPresident & CEO, Octavian Technology Group It’s no secret that Wisconsin has a brain drain problem, especially in the tech industry....
Alliance continues to advocate for 94 East-West
Waukesha County’s economic vitality depends on modern, safe and efficient infrastructure networks. In support of this, the Alliance continues to be an advocate for completion of the I-94 East-West corridor between 16th Street...
