Topics
STRATEGY
Consumer Price / Inflation Dropped in December
Consumer Price Index (CPI) / Inflation Decreased in December Amount offsets November IncreaseThe US Bureau of Labor statistics reports a 0.1% decline in December in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is used to measure...
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...
La Crosse County Companies by Industry
A new visualization tool shows Retail tops the list of La Crosse County businesses by industry listing provided by the U.S. Census. The U.S. government agency tracks companies using a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Retail accounts for 423 of La...
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...
Workforce
Wisconsin Apprenticeships Reach Highest Level Since 2001
Wisconsin Apprenticeships Reach Highest Level Since 2001: As the companies adjusts to shortages, they are turning to high school student as apprentices in record levels, according to a news release from the State of Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers says the number of...
Growing Our Trades and How it Means More Money for SchoolS
Several bills working their way through the Wisconsin legislature impact four things you care about: The quality of your home or apartment Reducing the cost of your apartment or fixing up and building your home More money...
HELP WANTED: City of Onalaska Reports on Hiring (See how you compare)
City of Onalaska Human Resources Reviews Recruiting, Developing and Sustaining a Diverse Workforce Issues 2021 Annual HR Report If you're concerned about retaining a workforce and want to see what others are offering, this report provides some insight.Onalaska Human...
Finance
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...
La Crosse County Implementing New Permit Platform
The pandemic fast-forwarded La Crosse County's online permitting process, with new digital permitting software coming soon. While they can still take walk-ins, but the zoning department says the majority are now done via...
La Crosse County Comprehensive Plan Nearly Finalized
Plan for additional time when needing a zoning change when in a township and for building in clusters of development as La Crosse County looks to implement its soon-to-be Comprehensive Plan in June. The "Envision 2050...
Marketing
BizCast 59 Kwik Trip Divesters to Business Investors: Nesnah Ventures with Cate Hollowitsch
Episode 58 From Kwik Trip Divesters to Business Investors: Nesnah Ventures' Cate HollowitschAbout BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers,...
BizCast 57: Learning Life Skills with Junior Achievement & Susan Peterson
Episode 57 Learning Life Skills with Junior Achievement and Susan PetersonAbout BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth...
Copy BizCast 58: Tips When Flying from Dan Markussen
Episode 58 Tips when Flying from Dan MarkussenAbout BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth insight on the challenges and...
BizCast 58: Tips When Flying from Dan Markussen
Episode 58 Tips when Flying from Dan MarkussenAbout BizCast Greater La Crosse We bring you news from the business community. From startups to experienced problem solvers, you’ll get in-depth insight on the challenges and...