Recent News
Don’t misunderstand us—Wisconsin wants Foxconn
-Tim Casey, Director of Economic Development, Waukesha County Center for Growth The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recently published a discouraging article titled “If Foxconn builds a manufacturing plant in Wisconsin, it...
Launch of new Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program in Wisconsin
The Alliance joined Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) and the Department of Workforce Development/Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards (DWD) on Monday, June 19 to celebrate the launch of a new Mechatronics...
Alliance, Center for Growth staff accepted to U.S. Chamber Talent Pipeline Management Academy
Robyn Ludtke, a staff member for both the Waukesha County Business Alliance and the Waukesha County Center for Growth has been accepted to participate in a cohort of 20 members...
Letter of Support for Enumerating the I-94 East-West Freeway Project
The below letter was sent to members of the Wisconsin state legislature regarding enumeration of the I-94 east-west project. The letter was co-signed by Suzanne Kelley, president & CEO of...
Alliance joins Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment Strategic Initiatives Committee
Suzanne Kelley recently participated in the Governor's Council on Workforce Investment quarterly meeting as part of a refocus of the council's activities. The council is charged with aiding Wisconsin employers...
Waukesha County Business Alliance Announces Winners of Mary Baer Schools2Skills Scholarship
The Waukesha County Business Alliance is excited to congratulate the seven recipients of the Mary Baer Schools2SkillsTM scholarship to attend Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) this semester. Jack Huebner, Caleb...
Testimony for the City of Waukesha’s Water Application
This week, the Alliance will be in Madison to testify in support of Assembly Bill 281 which relates to the water supply service area by the Great Lakes Council. The bill, which...
Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington (WOW) Development Center Job Fair
Nearly 600 job seekers met with 145 businesses at the WOW Workforce Development Center job fair. Here are some highlights... 55% of job seekers reside in Waukesha County and 33%...
Congratulations to our Emerging Leaders of Waukesha County for 2017!
The Waukesha County Business Alliance has announced the eight winners of its Emerging Leaders of Waukesha County awards program. These awards celebrate young professionals who have shown personal initiative, determination...
Education Superintendent Roundtable meeting
The Alliance's Education Policy Committee hosted a roundtable session with area K-12 superintendents and post-secondary providers on Friday, April 7 to discuss countywide education priorities. Discussion among the group focused...
