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UW-Stout Polytechnic’s healthy fall enrollment growth among strongest in state
UW-Stout Polytechnic’s healthy fall enrollment growth among strongest in state Increase in students, program growth follows polytechnic name change Story Link FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 14, 2026 MENOMONIE, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic has opened the 2026-27 fall semester with some of the strongest enrollment growth among its peers across the Universities of Wisconsin, once again demonstrating the draw of a polytechnic education. Total enrollment at UW-Stout Polytechnic
Royal Credit Union Expands Treasury Management Expertise
Royal Credit Union Expands Treasury Management Expertise to Help Businesses Reduce Risk and Improve Efficiency EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) is expanding its Treasury Management expertise to help business Members strengthen fraud prevention, simplify financial processes and more effectively manage cash flow. As part of that investment, Royal has welcomed Annette Wanchena as Vice President - Treasury Manager. In this newly created leadership role, Wanchena will provide strategic
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UW-Stout Polytechnic Alumni Awards recognize outstanding leaders
UW-Stout Polytechnic Alumni Awards recognize outstanding leaders at homecoming weekend special event Oct. 16 Recipients are higher education leaders, inspiring cultural and community supporters, Ron and Joyce Wanek, Green Bay Packaging 2026 Alumni Award Recipients Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 10, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Stout Foundation & Alumni Association has announced the recipients of the 2026 UW-Stout Polytechnic Alumni Awards. They will be
kCole Bookkeeping Launches Free Monthly QuickBooks Online Q&A for Small-Business Owners
Small-business owners who have questions about QuickBooks Online now have a new, free resource for getting straightforward answers. kCole Bookkeeping & Small Business Consulting is launching a free monthly QuickBooks Online Q&A Drop-In Session, an informal online event where small-business owners can bring their QuickBooks questions and get practical guidance in a relaxed, no-pressure environment. The first session will be held Wednesday, September 16, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Central Time via Google
DUNN COUNTY 4-H DAIRY JUDGING JUNIOR TEAM WINS STATE
The Dunn County 4-H Dairy Judging youths had a great deal of success at the 2026 State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest in Madison on August 23rd. The Junior Team was named STATE CHAMPS!The Junior Team members, Aubrey and Mackenzie McClelland, Anya and Marlies Lange, Abigail Dietsche, and Sophia Bauer have had an outstanding season. Aubrey, Mackenzie, Anya, and Abigail judged during the State Dairy Judging Contest while Marlies and Sophia served as Leads People who lead the dairy cattle into the arena to be
Goodwill NCW Celebrates National Workforce Development Month by Highlighting Career EXCELerate® Program Success
North Central Wisconsin – Throughout September, Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) will recognize National Workforce Development Month.TheNational Association of Workforce Development Professionals established Workforce Development Month to recognize the significant impact workforce development programs have had in rebuilding our economy, building a pipeline to good, quality jobs and supporting underserved communities. Goodwill NCW’s Career EXCELerate® is one such program, offering certifications for
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Leading before graduation
Leading before graduation: Supply chain management majors intern with Michels Construction, Great Northern Corporation UW-Stout Polytechnic students share experiences at national companies in Q&As Katelynn Peterson’s full Q&A Owen Whitney’s full Q&A Photos attached FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 26, 2026 Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic's Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP) is a fast-lane pipeline to success, providing students with applied
Taking the Mic: Public Speaking as a Business Growth Strategy in Eau Claire-Menomonie
Research published in Harvard Business Review in August 2025, analyzing more than 5,300 investor pitches, found that how founders communicate can shift their funding acceptance rate from 2% to nearly 35% — a 17-fold difference driven entirely by presentation skill. That gap doesn't close at the investor meeting. For business owners in Eau Claire-Menomonie, public speaking is a lever that moves outcomes across every stage of growth: landing partnerships, winning clients, and building the kind of reputation
