Industry News
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La Crosse Inland Packaging in Running for Manufacturing Award
La Crosse's Inland Packaging is a finalist for Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC)'s Manufacturer of the Year Award. The 34th Annual Award Ceremony is recognizing 26th finalists out of the state's 9,000...
IRS Increases 2023 Mileage Rate to 65.5 cents per mile
The IRS announced last week that its standard mileage rate will increase to 65-cents per mile, up three cents from the prior rate, effective January 1, 2023. Individuals and companies can use this new rate when operating a...
Independent Contractor Laws to Change: Weigh In
Independent Contractor Laws to Change: Weigh In Independent Contractor Laws may be changing. You have until December 13 to weigh in on the Department of Labor proposal. At the core of the issue is whether someone needs to be paid as an employee for work performed or...
Small Business Administration Authorization Focus of 10,000 Small Business Voices
More than 3,000 small business owners signed a letter asking for the re-authorization of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Goldman Sach's 10,000 Small Business Voices group is leading the campaign, which includes public events and paid ads. The group wants the...
What Makes a State Business Tax Climate Friendly
A tool that assesses tax structures across states doesn't put Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Iowa in the best states and goes on to list Minnesota in the worst list. The State of Business Tax Climate Index that is produced by the nonprofit Tax Foundation looks at major tax...
Two La Crosse Startups, Idea Fund Featured in Wisconsin Investment Fund Report
A new annual report from the Badger Fund of Funds mentions its investment in two La Crosse startup companies and the Idea Fund's contributions. The Badger Fund touts its $30 million investment portfolio in Wisconsin companies. This includes just over $5 million...
Construction
In 1 Minute: How Remodel/New Construction Projects Work: A Conversation with Rep Doyle
The price of housing affects us all. A new home today is an older home later. Since home values should never decrease, the cost to remodel, add on, or even demolish and build new all increase the cost of housing over time....
File for Economic Impact Payment
A heads-up that the IRS is changing limitations on the business interest expense expense deduction. The change is part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in December 2017 and the first COVID Act enacted in March 2020....
Economy
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Government & Politics
Builders to City of Onalaska: Where Can We Build? IDs Barriers to Affordable Housing
Builders Group Discusses Land Availability, Affordable Housing, and Privacy Fences with City of Onalaska "Where can we build single-family homes?" was a question asked of Onalaska Mayor Kim Smith and Assistant City Planner Erin Duffer by the Government Affairs...
1 Minute: Tips to Talking to Elected Officials / Government
DOs and DON'TS In just one minute you will have tips to help you talk to elected leaders / goverment. Created from a LeaderEthics webinar called "Talking to Goverment Officials" featuring Rick Sense (Greater Green...
Lawsuit puts vaccination mandate on hold. Biden’s administration says, “Move Forward.”
The Biden administration is telling large businesses to move forward with OSHA's new mandatory vaccination. Meanwhile, a federal court put the requirement on hold Saturday. Employers and Several States Suing OSHA for Constitutional Issues with the...
Manufacturing
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Industry History
1933 La Crosse Master Builders Discuss Minimum Wage
After repeated years of strikes and wage adjustments, the La Crosse Master Builders Association began discussions in 1933 of creating a minimum wage.
1932 La Crosse Master Builders Association Propose Wage Cuts, Face Strike Again
Coming off of the end of 1931 discussions of how to spark building projects, the La Crosse Master Builders Association proposed cutting mechanics wages to reduce cost as a barrier. The industry must have been worried...
1931 Master Builders, City Discuss Sparking Building & Remodeling Interest
La Crosse Master Builders Association called a meeting to find ways to spark building interest and securing a new home for the organization.