Dodge County economic development taking shape: Report details assets, shortfalls, in area resources
JUNEAU — The annual report for THRIVE Economic Development for Jefferson and Dodge counties is in, and some of the results are surprising. THRIVE has…
Wisconsin ranks 2nd nationally in manufacturing jobs added over past year
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) - The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) today released state-by-state employment and unemployment rankings that show Wisconsin added…
Deere engineer talks to students about the role of manufacturing
Daryl Peterson, global manufacturing engineering manager of John Deere, spoke to Watertown High School students about the relativity of manufacturing in lives through the products…
Thrive Economic Development Launches New Website to Promote Business Attraction and Expansion in Jefferson and Dodge Counties
Thrive Economic Development (ThriveED) has launched a new website, thriveED.org, to promote the Jefferson and Dodge county region for business attraction and expansion. The site…
Manufacturing Needs Women
Manufacturing is the heartbeat of many major organizations, and at Intel this is certainly true. The majority of Intel’s manufacturing and research and development is…
Many Parents Undervalue Manufacturing as a Career for Their Children
There is a disconnect between how we are training our kids and what careers they will choose. While 58% of parents want their child to…
Hoard’s Dairyman China launched at Beijing show
BAODING, China — An international dairying magazine based in Fort Atkinson, Wis., has launched its inaugural issue in China. Hoard’s Dairyman China debuted at the…
DNR hears input on air pollution permit hearing for egg-production facility
LAKE MILLS — The state Department of Natural Resources received public input Friday on an air pollution permit for Daybreak Foods Inc. to expand its…
Inspire Program Connects Students and Employers
If you drive around the Jefferson and Dodge County region, you’ll see what has become a familiar sight – banners and signs saying “Now Hiring.”…
Pratt talks on preparing for careers of future
JEFFERSON — The jobs of tomorrow require a lot more than the ability to make widgets. They require creativity, problem-solving, people skills, technological expertise and…
