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Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

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million Series A financing round, and we’re excited to be a part of this round of investment with Stik,” said Finney. Scott Walker, left, and WEDC CEO Reed Hall at the opening of the Global Water Center in Milwaukee. The 98,000-square-foot facility houses water-related research labs for universities and accelerator space for startups.

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The Home Building Technology Revolution, Part III: The Missing Link

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currently in Milwaukee, the numbers just don’t make sense: Our contract homes are financed by the customers, so interest saving is no help. Perhaps we need to start with a “Technology Czar,” whether in-house or a third party, showing the benefits, training the employees to use it properly, and monitoring progress.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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Iowa’s Certified Site Program takes into account national site location standards, benefits provided by Iowa’s natural resources and the needs of key business sectors, including advanced manufacturing, finance and insurance and the biosciences. Several bus lines provide daily service to Milwaukee, Chicago and Minneapolis.

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