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An Earth-Sheltered Home in Madison, Wisconsin

Natural Building

Which adds up to lower electricity bills. The post An Earth-Sheltered Home in Madison, Wisconsin appeared first on Natural Building Blog. “It has full exposure on the back side, so there’s lots of nice natural light,” Rios says. Because of its earth-covered roof and partially on the sides, it’s very temperate inside.

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Wisconsin: Where Collaboration Drives Industry Advancement

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In Wisconsin, these strategies include industry cluster development rooted in unique technical knowledge and specialized supply-chain strengths. More than 200 companies with ties to the water industry call Wisconsin home, employing over 37,000 people and generating $5.7 Water Technology. billion in annual sales.

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Wisconsin Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For a list of Wisconsin economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Business Opportunity Loan Fund: Financing options ranging from loans to loan guaranties for businesses making investments to expand in or relocate to Wisconsin. FINANCING & GRANTS.

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Video: Mixing Fire & Water - The Art of Underwater Welding

Construction Equipment

Brennan Company in La Crosse, Wisconsin has posted a video showing how welding under water is safe and effective even with electricity flowing through an electrode while submerged.

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How One Local Builder Is Overcoming Christmas Backlogs

Pro Builder

After facing extensive backlogs and seemingly endless supply chain disruptions, one Wisconsin builder found relief in an early Christmas package of floor trusses that had been on backorder for weeks. For new houses, electrical and electronic appliances continue to be in short supply, he said.

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Milwaukee Tool Corporation

Contractor Magazine

The Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation was established by A. Siebert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1924. Currently headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, the company is a subsidiary of Techtronic Industries. In 2001 the company opened a. manufacturing facility in Greenwood, Mississippi, that is currently 390,000 sq.

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Milwaukee, WI Selected As Global Hub For New Energy Innovation Center

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Officials from the Mid-West Energy Research Consortium (M-WERC) joined Wisconsin Gov. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has awarded M-WERC more than $850,000 in grants for the center. The project also received a $50,000 grant from the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. electric power.