Thirteen individuals identified as leaders within their respective companies graduated Monday from the Workforce Development Leadership Academy. The academy, which offers a variety of leadership-oriented workshops to selected participants, is conducted at Opportunities, Inc., Fort Atkinson. The academy is further supported by the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin...
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Jefferson County administrator outlines ‘remarkable year’ in ‘State of the County’ address
By Kim McDarison Jefferson County Administrator Ben Wehmeier Thursday delivered an hour-long “State of the County” address to an audience of some 95 people who arrived both in person at the UW-Extension building, 864 Collins Rd., Jefferson, and through an online meeting platform. In advance of the presentation ThriveED Executive...
Fort Chamber announces several new members joining in June, July
The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce has shared information about several new members joining the organization in June and July. Members joining the group in July include: Two Pistols Trading Post, Wicked Smoke BBQ and Catering LLC, Keystone Grill, Jefferson County Head Start, Simple Charm Boutique, and Cash and...
Jefferson Chamber to host golf outing
The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its “13 Greens Revival Golf Outing” in August, according to information released by the chamber. The event was last held two years ago, the release stated. This year, the release noted, “a group of chamber members formed a committee to bring the...
Evers, WEDC say Wisconsin ‘saw record planned capital investments last year,’ including companies in Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Milton
The office of Gov. Tony Evers Tuesday, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, announced in a release to the media that Wisconsin saw record planned capital investments last year as businesses located and expanded throughout the state. Businesses partnering with the Evers...