On Monday, Aug. 23, Opportunities Inc. will open a state-of-the-art Fulfillment & Training Center in the former Badger Group building on Fort Atkinson’s north side. Located at 100 East Blackhawk Drive, the clean, climate-controlled center will offer training and career advancements for people interested in order processing, picking and packing,...
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Tyson Foods to close Jefferson facility mid-September
Editor's note: this story has been updated to include comments from City of Jefferson Mayor Dale Oppermann. By Kim McDarison Tyson Foods, based in Arizona, has announced that it will be closing its facility in Jefferson, 1015 Industrial Ave.According to a letter posted by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Dislocated Worker...
Highland Dental breaks ground for new facility
Highland Dental held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 11, to commemorate beginning construction of its new, state-of-the-art dental office, according to information released by the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Fort Atkinson.Once the new building is completed, the company will have offices at 1530 Doris...
Moore receives Edward Jones achievement award for building client relationships
Thomas Moore of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Jefferson recently earned the firm's A.F. McKenzie Award for his exceptional achievement in building client relationships, according to information recently released by the company. "It's truly an honor to receive recognition for building relationships with those clients we serve," said Moore. "And...
Group Health Cooperative joins Fort Chamber
The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce has announced Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) as its most recent member. The non-profit, member-owned health plan offers health insurance to employer groups, individuals, families and Medicare qualifiers. GHC-SCW also provides high-quality health care services, including primary care and specialty...