Recent News
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...
Waukesha County: Manufacturing Strong
Waukesha County manufacturers are coming together to raise the profile of manufacturing in Waukesha County and share best practices. The Waukesha County Manufacturing Alliance, a group of the Waukesha County...
Room to grow: How small businesses can benefit from the Center for Growth
The Waukesha County Center for Growth, Inc. supports companies that vary in both size and industry. When business owners are looking to launch a new business venture or grow an...
A healthy dose of learning: Career paths for health care
As the health care industry faces a growing labor shortage, Waukesha County employers are taking advantage of every opportunity to speak with students about career pathways and opportunities in the...
How to grow your business: The Waukesha County Center for Growth
In 2015, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow convened an Economic Development Strategy Workgroup, comprised of business representatives, workforce development organizations, education and local government. They worked together to determine the...
