Todd Zakreski has been named 2026 Advocate of the Year by the Waukesha County Business Alliance for his leadership at HUSCO Automotive and ongoing support for manufacturing. The award honors those dedicated to enhancing community vibrancy in Waukesha County.
Tom Fotsch of EmbedTek has been named recipient of the 2026 Don Richards Leadership Award by the Waukesha County Business Alliance. The recognition highlights his leadership roles both within industry operations and regional nonprofit work. The award honors those making significant impacts on local economic growth.
The Waukesha County Business Alliance has announced its annual awards honoring top-performing local businesses and nonprofits for their contributions to community growth. Winners include ABB, OwnersEdge, Superior Crane Corporation, Sky High Marketing, and YMCA of Greater Waukesha County. Honorees will be recognized at an event this September.
Manufacturers joined educators from several universities at an engineering roundtable focused on workforce readiness. Participants discussed hiring needs and how schools can help prepare future engineers. The event highlighted ongoing cooperation between business leaders and higher education.
Jim Nowak has taken on the role of dean for Waukesha County Technical College's School of Applied Technologies starting this academic year. Drawing from his experience both as an alumnus and longtime staff member at WCTC, he aims to align educational programs with workforce demands.
Grove City High School finished 30th at the OHSAA Division I District Wrestling Tournament.
Two Grove City wrestlers advanced in the OHSAA District Tournament after strong performances on March 6.
More than 1,000 students from Waukesha County and the surrounding region attended the Discover Health Care Expo at Waukesha County Technical College on March 3.
Business leaders from the region gathered in Madison for the Waukesha County Business Alliance’s second annual Legislative Day.
Fifteen years after launching initiatives to strengthen the local workforce, the Waukesha County Business Alliance is now highlighting a new challenge: affordable housing for young professionals.
As the Waukesha County Business Alliance concludes its 107th year, the organization has expressed gratitude to its members, partners, sponsors, committee members, and supporters.
The Wisconsin Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) has approved the advancement of studies aimed at improving safety and operations on two major highway corridors: US 53 in Eau Claire and I-94 in Waukesha County.
The Lincoln-Way Central Lady Knights were defeated 2–0 by the Lockport Porters in a varsity girls’ volleyball match.
The Waukesha County Business Alliance concluded Manufacturing Month with its annual Manufacturing Voices program.
The Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets were defeated 3–2 by Licking Heights in a varsity girls’ volleyball match.