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Milwaukee-based Water Council, M-WERC announce new leaders
On January 31, 2019

Milwaukee-based Water Council, Midwest Energy Research Consortium each announce new leaders Posted by Tom Daykin from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on January 31, 2019 Milwaukee-based groups that promote new businesses in two separate sectors — water technology and energy — are announcing leadership changes. The Water Council has appointed two new co-chairs to its board of directors, and Midwest Energy… Read More

Ebert named executive director of M-WERC
On January 31, 2019

Ebert named executive director of M-WERC Five companies move in to lab space Posted by Molly Dill from BizTimes on January 31, 2019 Dan Ebert has been named executive director of the Midwest Energy Research Consortium. He will take on the day-to-day duties of Alan Perlstein, who was executive director and chief executive officer. Perlstein will… Read More

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The Water Council Board of Directors Names New Co-Chairs
On January 31, 2019

The Water Council Board of Directors Names New Co-Chairs MILWAUKEE (January 31, 2019) – The Water Council today announced the appointment of two new co-chairs to its board of directors beginning January 2019. The new co-chairs hold executive positions with industry-leading, global water technology companies headquartered in Milwaukee.  Todd Adams, president and CEO for Rexnord Corporation, and Jim Stern, executive vice president for A. O. Smith Corporation, will replace Rich Meeusen, who recently retired from Badger Meter and Paul Jones, former chairman and… Read More

The Water Council commends Wisconsin’s Elected Leaders
On January 29, 2019

The Water Council commends Wisconsin’s Elected Leaders for placing a priority on Clean Water MILWAUKEE (January 29, 2019) – The Water Council (TWC) applauds Governor Tony Evers and Speaker Robin Vos for their recent announcements to find solutions to ensure clean water for Wisconsin’s citizens and businesses. Governor Evers’ declaration that 2019 is the Year… Read More

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2019
2018
Nine state businesses win 2018 MARKETPLACE Governor’s Awards
December 13, 2018 What’s the Milwaukee area’s most-promising startup?
December 13, 2018 The High-Tech Way to Fight E. Coli
December 8, 2018 Marcus Center unveils plans for reimagined space
December 7, 2018 GRAEF to move HQ to Grand Avenue
December 5, 2018 Johnson Controls to erect ‘globe’ sign outside Fiserv Forum
December 5, 2018 Rockwell Automation emphasizes people in new branding
November 15, 2018 InSinkErator’s new HQ will model sustainability of products
November 7, 2018 Stormwater collection system installed by Marquette University
November 5, 2018 The Water Council Launches New Competition for Water Technology Innovators
November 1, 2018 Foxconn and WEDC attend China International Import Expo
October 31, 2018 Foxconn taking 10 Wisconsin companies to China International Import Expo
October 31, 2018 DOE Launches Water Security Grand Challenge
October 25, 2018 Trump Approves Water Infrastructure Funding
October 25, 2018 UWM awarded $2.4 million in grant funding for international education programs
October 24, 2018 Trump signs bipartisan water infrastructure spending law
October 23, 2018 Twin Disc, Incorporated (NASDAQ:TWIN) Experiencing Fast Growth, But is There Further Upside?
October 19, 2018 Wisconsin’s key industries and regions focus on export growth
October 18, 2018 Rich Meeusen retiring with confidence in both Badger Meter and nonprofits he serves
October 15, 2018 TALKING UNDER WATER SPECIAL EPISODE: WEFTEC 18
October 12, 2018 Senate Passes Water Infrastructure Bill
October 10, 2018 Leading the charge for companies to consider the broader impact of their water use
October 5, 2018 Water Council launches global Tech Challenge
October 5, 2018 Sewerage District Is National Leader
October 5, 2018 Two Milwaukee-area firms win Wisconsin Innovation Awards
October 4, 2018 5 Things You Should Know from WEFTEC Day 1
October 2, 2018 Tech Challenge to connect innovative water solutions with industry needs
October 2, 2018 Internship program initiative: tapping into talent from underrepresented communities
October 2, 2018 The Water Council and A. O. Smith Kick Off 2018 Competition Supporting Freshwater Technology Startups
October 1, 2018 Milwaukee water cluster’s strength, as noted in Brookings report, is on display at WEFTEC
October 1, 2018 For water entrepreneurs, a soft landing spot in Milwaukee
October 1, 2018 Investment firm with Milwaukee presence launches $50M fund for water
September 24, 2018 Meeusen retiring as Badger Meter CEO at end of year
September 24, 2018 Rockwell returning manufacturing to Milwaukee HQ in 2019
September 21, 2018 Assembling PlasmaE’s next-gen aerators in Milwaukee creates close to 50 jobs, CEO says
September 13, 2018 Badger Meter to Create 40 Jobs in Racine
September 12, 2018 WEDC: Awards $750,000 grant for new biomanufacturing center of excellence
September 6, 2018 Milwaukee’s water technology, other industries, ripe for collaboration with Israel, diplomat says
August 29, 2018 These companies were named the best tech startups in Milwaukee
August 28, 2018 MSOE’s New AI Hall
August 24, 2018 Milwaukee: Making Waves
August 22, 2018 Coworking spaces pop up across southeastern Wisconsin
August 20, 2018 Roving Blue Products Named “Best of Show” in Portable Water Purification Category in Upcoming Retail Sporting Goods Debut
August 16, 2018 Harbor View Plaza Selected as Name for the Harbor District’s First Waterfront Park
August 15, 2018 UWM’s Water Technology Accelerator Reinforces Milwaukee’s Status As Global Leader In Water Tech
August 9, 2018 Swimming The Milwaukee River: Should You Jump In?
August 6, 2018 Wipfli adds Maine accounting firm
August 1, 2018 Trailblazing in storm water
July 31, 2018 Want to swim in the Milwaukee River? This 1.5-mile race is your chance
July 31, 2018 Private Equity Firm Cimbria Capital Launches Consultancy Arm – Cimbria Consulting
July 25, 2018 Water Technology Cluster is a model for successful industry cluster initiatives nationwide, according to new Brookings report
July 25, 2018 Brookings study cites Milwaukee’s water tech hub as a model industry cluster
July 25, 2018 10 weird things I learned about Milwaukee from John Gurda
July 25, 2018 Historic Walker’s Point warehouses could become event center
July 20, 2018 Promega shifts facilities, jobs from California to Madison area
July 20, 2018 Moen Launches New Advertising and Brand Campaign that Answers the Question – Who Designs for Water?
July 18, 2018 Finalists Announced for 2018 Wisconsin Innovation Awards
July 17, 2018 A. O. Smith CEO Rajendra to become executive chairman
July 11, 2018 This Walker’s Point building is turning Milwaukee into a ‘water cluster’
July 6, 2018 What is the role of industry in water stewardship?
July 3, 2018 Five steps to prepare the next generation of water workers
June 29, 2018 Aveda Salons & Institutes Support Future Water Leaders
June 28, 2018 “Water Warrior of the Year” Announced
June 28, 2018 MillerCoors and Global Water Center Achieve World Firsts in Water Stewardship
June 25, 2018 GreenBlu receives $1.6 million in U.S. Energy Dept. funding to commercialize adsorption desalination technology
June 20, 2018 Department of Energy Announces $21 Million to Advance Solar Desalination Technologies
June 19, 2018 PowerTech And Aquazoom Win 2018 China BlueTech Awards
June 14, 2018 Twin Disc to acquire Veth Propulsion, expanding marine product line
June 13, 2018 Some Milwaukee residents to get free state-of-the-art garden boxes to help prevent combined sewer overflows
June 12, 2018 Addressing critical water challenges at The Water Council (USGBC Wisconsin)
June 11, 2018 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Accelerate Water Technology and Innovations
June 8, 2018 How Milwaukee Became the Epicenter of America’s Most Underrated Industry: Water
June 8, 2018 MMSD Seeks To Gain Deeper Understanding Of Processes By Leveraging Microbe Detectives’ DNA Services
June 6, 2018 Pipeline H2O Conducts Inaugural Demo Day and Announces 2017 Winners
May 30, 2018 Water Leaders Summit 2018 to Emphasize Demand for Water Technology
May 24, 2018 The Water Council Announces 2018 Pilot Program Winners
May 23, 2018 Shepherd Express Writer Wins Press Club Award
May 16, 2018 Hero of the Week: Dr. Kyana Young, Marquette University Strategic Innovation Fund
May 16, 2018 Foxconn planning statewide ‘smart city’ competition
May 9, 2018 Cimbria Capital Announces Water Resource and Water Well Drilling Expert, Daniel Ringdahl, as Operating Partner
May 9, 2018 Twin Disc investing in Racine operations as oil and gas rebounds
May 8, 2018 Network Of Water Technology Clusters Is Now Coordinated By Water Environment Federation
May 1, 2018 First Look Forum showcases marketable academic research
April 27, 2018 Badger Meter promotes Bockhorst to president, eyes global possibilities
April 27, 2018 MSOE Breaks Ground on $34 Million Diercks Computer Science Building
April 26, 2018 Walker, Barrett Among those at MSOE Event for $34 Million Computer Sciences Building
April 24, 2018 FirstPathway Partners Wins IIUSA Media Coverage Award
April 24, 2018 WaterMarks events aim to educate, explore Milwaukee’s water systems
April 23, 2018 Rockwell hopes veterans program will graduate 1,000 per year by 2020
April 20, 2018 UWM Researching Lake Michigan’s Aquatic Life Habitats
April 18, 2018 Evoqua Named Water Company of the Year by Global Water Intelligence (GWI)
April 17, 2018 A.O. Smith adds to water treatment business with Lowe’s deal
April 16, 2018 WATER LEADERS SUMMIT 2018 BRINGS TOGETHER GLOBAL WATER LEADERS
April 13, 2018 ABB: Turning innovations into solutions
April 12, 2018 Humboldt Park Lagoon Restoration Nets Sweet Water Funding
April 12, 2018 Nothing ventured, nothing gained: Investing in Wisconsin innovation
April 11, 2018 Rockwell, Brico Fund make large donations to Harbor District public plaza
April 4, 2018 Badger Meter acquires Florida distributor
April 4, 2018 Johnson Controls names new CIO
April 4, 2018 Milwaukee’s startup community is growing with help from local and national organizations
March 23, 2018 A. O. Smith names Karge president-North America water treatment
March 22, 2018 Nestle Waters Achieves North America’s First And Only Gold Standard Water Stewardship Certification For California Bottling Factory
March 22, 2018 International water industry to learn from South Australian expertise
March 21, 2018 Environmental Economist Named Director of the Center for Water Policy
March 21, 2018 Water and Investing: Is Your Portfolio on the Growth Side of Disruption?
March 20, 2018 A. O. Smith names Karge president-North America water treatment
March 20, 2018 Enabling the Next Generation of AI System Developers
March 15, 2018 WEDC names new vice president of sector strategy development
March 15, 2018 Cimbria Capital Opens New Office in Milwaukee’s World-Leading Water Hub – The Water Council
March 15, 2018 Cimbria Capital Opens New Office in Milwaukee’s World-Leading Water Hub – The Water Council
March 15, 2018 Freshwater Way Luminary
March 13, 2018 Wisconsin looks to Israel tech to solve water pollution woes
March 8, 2018 MSOE’s AI Initiative Could Propel Milwaukee’s Tech Ecosystem
March 5, 2018 The Water Council Expands Global Reach
March 1, 2018 WEDC: Global Trade Venture to Germany in June
March 1, 2018 ABB’s new operations team to optimise power and water plant performance
February 27, 2018 Carthage hosting three Foxconn forums on local impact
February 21, 2018 Apartment project pitched for Reed Street Yards in Walker’s Point
February 20, 2018 As co-working grows up, niche spaces catering to small businesses take center stage
February 20, 2018 Local Technology Could Be Revolutionary
February 19, 2018 Stonehouse Water Technologies gears up for first production run
February 19, 2018 Baird named one of Fortune’s ‘Best Companies to Work For’
February 19, 2018 Promega 2018 Spring Art Showcase: From Pulp to Prints: The Art of Papermaking &…
February 14, 2018 Zurn appoints Scott McDowell vice president, sales and marketing
February 14, 2018 Three Milwaukee-area companies make World’s Most Ethical Companies list
February 12, 2018 UWM researcher, entrepreneur invent virus ‘super-sensor,’ selected as NASA finalist
February 9, 2018 Badger Meter sales top $400 million for first time despite slower growth
February 7, 2018 Water World
February 6, 2018 South Korea features Milwaukee Water Technology
February 6, 2018 Wipfli adds Colorado firm Bauerle and Co.
February 5, 2018 Twelve Organizations Driving More Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
February 5, 2018 Sloan chairman Allen inducted into Chicago Area Plumbing Contractors Association Hall of Fame
February 3, 2018 Three New Members Join The Water Council Board of Directors
January 30, 2018 Looking for a place to work? Here are 9 co-working spots around Milwaukee
January 24, 2018 Sensor Developed by UWM Researcher and Entrepreneur is Finalist in NASA Competition
January 23, 2018 Report Predicts Thousands Of ‘Advanced Energy’ Jobs Could Be Added To State
January 19, 2018 GRAEF Acquires Miami-Based Consulting Engineering & Science , Inc.
January 18, 2018 The AWS Standard: Water stewardship, certified
January 16, 2018 Anguil Announces Record Sales Month in December of 2017
January 12, 2018 Using Azure cloud power to improve Kansas City’s water quality
January 12, 2018 Milwaukee-based Rice Technology among top innovations in NASA iTech competition
January 2, 2018
2017
Peters accompanies governor to Israel to explore water research partnership
December 14, 2017 Marquette Official Testifies In Favor Of Wisconsin Senate Bill To Create A State Innovation Fund
December 13, 2017 UW-Milwaukee IIoT center gets $900k from WEDC
December 12, 2017 Wipfli merges with Sattell, Johnson, Appel & Co.
December 8, 2017 Rockwell acquires Scottish 3-D tech company Odos Imaging
December 4, 2017 One Water Spotlight: NEW Water, the brand of the Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District
December 1, 2017 Stonehouse Water Technologies raises $1.55 million in first funding round
November 30, 2017 UWM’s Junhong Chen named one of the world’s most impactful researchers
November 22, 2017 Aviv Ezra and Scott Walker: Wisconsin, Israel work together to bolster water technology hubs
November 20, 2017 Milwaukee Harbor District unveils plan envisioning urban space, high-tech jobs
November 20, 2017 China Taps Milwaukee’s Expertise for help in creating ‘Sponge Cities’
November 15, 2017 Startup Week Encourages Entrepreneurship
November 7, 2017 This Wisconsin city was just named one of the most underrated in the country
November 6, 2017 ITU AbsorbTech announces new VP of Business Development and VP of Operations
November 3, 2017 Wisconsin, Israel to collaborate on water research
November 3, 2017 Water Council forges new water technology partnerships in Israel
November 2, 2017 Badger Meter acquires North Carolina dealer
November 1, 2017 Governor Walker announces new water technology partnerships
November 1, 2017 SofTap Water Reveals Breakthrough
November 1, 2017 Wisconsin’s Water Technology Sector highlighted during Governor Walker’s trade mission to Israel
October 31, 2017 Look to your supply chain, speaker tells Milwaukee businesses
October 31, 2017 NASA joins water technologists
October 30, 2017 MetaMateria contender for George Barley Water Prize
October 28, 2017 Making waves on a national and global scale
October 27, 2017 Nestle to certify 20 facilities with AWS
October 25, 2017 Managing Milwaukee’s hydrological cycle
October 20, 2017 Xylem Provides More Support for PR
October 19, 2017 New grant program aims to boost exports in Wisconsin
October 19, 2017 The Water Council Supports the Wisconsin WINS Act
October 18, 2017 ‘There’s A Lot Of Character’
October 18, 2017 Kohler earns EPA recognition
October 16, 2017 New Group Formed to Help Protect State’s Freshwater Supply
October 12, 2017 Breakthrough Water Softening Technology
October 11, 2017 Dow Water & Process Solutions announced as Principal Sponsor for Aquatech Amsterdam 2017
October 10, 2017 TWC, WEDC TO HOST WATER CONFERENCES IN CHINA
October 6, 2017 BREW Corporate Business announces new partner and licensee
October 5, 2017 Milwaukee Welcomes First Coworking Community for Water Industry
October 3, 2017 NASA’s Glenn Research Center and The Water Council Partner to Help Manufacturers Solve Water Challenges
October 2, 2017 Funding Available for Water-Related Pilot and Demonstration Sites
October 1, 2017 Now Hiring: Communications Manager
September 20, 2017 Cleaning up waterways in China
September 9, 2017 Senator Baldwin To Join National Showcase Of Milwaukee’s Water Tech Industry
August 28, 2017 Water Executive Ralph Wagner Joins Microbe Detectives as Vice President of Business Development
August 28, 2017 Trump’s Trade Agenda Divides The Nation’s Cities
August 24, 2017 Nation’s leading water technology cluster to convene first program in D.C. spotlighting Wisconsin’s water industry
August 24, 2017 CLEARAS ranks on the 2017 Inc. 5000 list
August 16, 2017 Milwaukee Taps Water Technology’s Growing Potential
August 16, 2017 Foxconn’s Needs For Water Underscore An Economic Advantage For Southeastern Wisconsin
July 26, 2017 A.O. Smith, The Water Council Announce BREW Corporate Technology Challenge Winner
July 21, 2017 E. Coli Detection With Ink to Giant Bubble Technology and More: New Startups Participate in Water Accelerator
July 21, 2017 Badger Meter Posts Record Profit Revenue in Q2
July 21, 2017 Water Council Names Fifth Round of BREW Companies
July 21, 2017 A. O. Smith, The Water Council announce BREW Corporate technology challenge winner
July 21, 2017 Fund For Lake Michigan Backs Groundbreaking UW-Milwaukee Study of Aquatic Species
July 18, 2017 A Good Story About Israelis and Palestinians
July 13, 2017 In The Wings: The Importance of Groundwater to Wisconsin’s Water Community
July 12, 2017 In The Wings: Milwaukee’s Cutting Edge Water Research
July 6, 2017 US Water Alliance Celebrates 2017 US Water Prize Winners: Aurora Water, Kohler, Change the Course, Mark Schleifstein, and Adam Putnam
June 28, 2017 Oil Giant Saudi Aramco Takes Stake in Wastewater Innovator, OxyMem
June 22, 2017 Anguil Aqua Expands Offerings
June 12, 2017 Water Security Highlighted at 10th Annual Water Leaders Summit
June 6, 2017 How the Private Sector Can Help Create Pipelines of Sustainable Urban Development Projects
June 5, 2017 The Importance of Global Water Policy – Two Perspectives
May 26, 2017 UWM Researcher Hopes Sensor is Step Toward Lead Contamination Solution
May 25, 2017 Gov. Walker Highlights Wisconsin’s Water Technology Industry at Water Leaders Summit 2017
May 24, 2017 A. O. Smith to Build New Research Center in Milwaukee
May 24, 2017 A. O. Smith Seeks Water Startups for Second BREW Challenge
May 24, 2017 Milwaukee Water Council’s 10th Water Summit Celebrates its Past, Progress and Future
May 23, 2017 A. O. Smith, The Water Council partner again to sponsor 2017 BREW Corporate technology challenge
May 23, 2017 Gathering Place by the Water Accelerates Water Technology
May 18, 2017 Companies Paying Closer Attention to Water Usage, Handling
May 16, 2017 Announcing the United States of Innovation 2017
May 12, 2017 MMSD Presented Leading Utility of the World Award
May 11, 2017 Wellntel Announces New Groundwater Data Services
May 11, 2017 China Continues to Drive Growth for A. O. Smith; Firm Raises Outlook
April 27, 2017 Corncob Looks to Turn Wastewater Into Growth Innovations
April 17, 2017 International Water Stewardship Standard In Use
April 6, 2017 Hankscraft H2O Products and Runxin USA, Inc. Partner to Provide Extended Offering of Water Treatment Products in North America
April 3, 2017 Waukesha Startup’s ‘Alfie’ Cleans Water
March 30, 2017 New Strides For Water Technology
March 29, 2017 John Gurda Hosts Bus Tour Celebrating Milwaukee As A City Built On Water
March 28, 2017 Beers With The Mayor Wraps Up A Successful Water Week
March 27, 2017 Waukesha Startup Sets Out to Clean Up Dirty Water
March 27, 2017 Water Report: Nation Has Lot to Learn From Milwaukee
March 27, 2017 Local Startup Turns Menomonee River Water Into Safe Drinking Water During Milwaukee Water Week
March 24, 2017 Global Water Center Tackles Major Challenges With International Cooperation
March 23, 2017 MillerCoors to Raise Sustainability Standards at Milwaukee Brewery
March 21, 2017 MillerCoors Milwaukee Brewery Further Commits To Corporate Water Conservation Efforts By Partnering With The Alliance For Water Stewardship
March 20, 2017 More Than a Concrete Jungle: An Outsider Tours Water-Centric Milwaukee
February 27, 2017 M-WERC & The Water Council release joint roadmap on the Energy Water Nexus
February 23, 2017 Chicago investor to visit Water Council Tuesday
January 23, 2017 EBS & Microbe Detectives partner to improve wastewater performance
January 9, 2017 SPOTLIGHT ON CLEANTECH OPEN’S WORK IN THE WATER SECTOR
January 4, 2017 Meet the Man Trying to Preserve North America’s Water Supply
January 2, 2017
2016
Initiating water culture through water clusters
December 5, 2016 The Water Council Wants To Find Your Next Great Technology
December 1, 2016 The Water Council seeking applicants for Pilot Program
November 8, 2016 A. O. Smith, United Way partner with Milwaukee to provide water filtration products
November 7, 2016 4 bold collaborations tackling California’s drought
October 19, 2016 Garman joins The Water Council as CTO
October 19, 2016 UWM’s Garman to lead The Water Council’s ICE Institute initiative
October 18, 2016 New Chief Technology Officer joins The Water Council
October 18, 2016 New Chief Technology Officer joins The Water Council
October 18, 2016 FLC Water Innovation Virtual Forum spotlights breakthrough technology
October 5, 2016 WEFTEC ’16: The Water Council showcases water tech entrepreneurs at BREW Tank
October 3, 2016 The making of global cities: Stories from the Global Cities Exchange
September 29, 2016 Brookings releases new report on “The making of global cities”
September 29, 2016 The Water Council Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from IEDC
September 28, 2016 The Water Council Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from IEDC
September 28, 2016 BREW Tank competition drums up investment opportunities at WEFTEC 2016
September 28, 2016 The Water Council launches ICE Institute commercialization initiative
September 27, 2016 Marquette, A.O. Smith collaborate on water technology study
September 27, 2016 The Water Council launches new research commercialization initiative
September 27, 2016 The Water Council to offer German firms ‘soft-landing’
September 26, 2016 ICE Institute is next evolution of The Water Council
September 26, 2016 Wisconsin and Germany formalize water technology collaboration
September 26, 2016 International Microbial Associates and Microbe Detectives to advance microbiological solutions
September 22, 2016 A. O. Smith, The Water Council announce BREW Corporate technology challenge winner
September 19, 2016 Jagler: Self-disruption propels A.O. Smith
September 17, 2016 What does it mean to be a ‘water hub’ city?
September 15, 2016 11 top tech cities in the midwest
September 12, 2016 River Place Lofts replaces former Pfister Vogel tannery in Walker’s Point
August 15, 2016 Badger Meter opens $5.5 million customer center
August 4, 2016 A tale of two trade fairs: Milwaukee’s globally relevant water proposition
July 27, 2016 Why millennial entrepreneurs are flocking to this midwestern city
June 24, 2016 Milwaukee gets $1 million loan for lead pipe replacement
June 23, 2016 Accelerator winners announced at Water Summit 2016
June 20, 2016 Why 300 people came to Milwaukee to learn about water?
June 17, 2016 Water Council to ‘scout’ researchers for next great ideas
June 16, 2016 International Water Association executive praises Milwaukee
June 16, 2016 New round of Accelerator winners announced at Water Summit 2016
June 15, 2016 A. O. Smith, The Water Council to sponsor BREW Corporate technology challenge
June 14, 2016 LuminUltra® & Microbe Detectives advance control solutions in water & wastewater
June 9, 2016 UWM research helps Wisconsin thrive
June 9, 2016 Wisconsin Public Radio interview: Building a water resilient city
June 8, 2016 The Water Council and SplashLink.com accelerate water solutions and innovation
June 2, 2016 Mikroflot Technologies uses tiny bubbles to reduce industrial wastewater
May 27, 2016 Six start-ups to pitch at Water Summit in June
May 26, 2016 Nano Gas Technologies turns field demonstrations into first customer
May 19, 2016 Wellntell wins BizTimes I.Q. Award for Innovation
May 17, 2016 Pabst warehouse to be converted to Global Water Center II
May 16, 2016 Global Economic Development Leadership honor awarded to The Water Council
May 12, 2016 Combined research portfolio demonstrates the value of used water
May 9, 2016 Friday on Lake Effect: Helping refugees, life-changing songs, and Bubbler Talk
May 6, 2016 After two years apart, startups STEMhero and MeterHero reunite
May 1, 2016 A.O. Smith sets performance records, despite U.S. sales dip
April 27, 2016 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin statement on bipartisan energy reforms
April 20, 2016 Bradley Corp. names Bryan Mullett CEO
April 20, 2016 Badger Meter nearly doubles earnings in Q1
April 18, 2016 Milwaukee eyes designs for new Harbor District
April 15, 2016 Dow invests in OxyMem’s wastewater treatment technology
April 13, 2016 Droplet Interview: Matt Howard, Director, AWS-North America
April 13, 2016 Empowering water entrepreneurship: flexible filtration
April 12, 2016 Global Water Center expands to second location
April 7, 2016 Empowering water entrepreneurship: elevating economical, ecological water projects
April 2, 2016 Water industry firms with Milwaukee-area offices to combine in $795M deal
March 30, 2016 New group wants to open flow of water research in Chicago
March 28, 2016 Dramm Corporation is celebrating 75 years of design and manufacturing of quality watering tools!
March 28, 2016 Clean water winners
March 26, 2016 Spancrete hiring as new projects drive growth
March 25, 2016 Global Water Center II work to begin soon
March 24, 2016 Water Council’s BREW Accelerator taking applications for new class
March 24, 2016 Water sustainability initiative to open Milwaukee office
March 23, 2016 International Water Association to open Milwaukee office
March 22, 2016 International Water Association to open Milwaukee office as part of water initiative
March 22, 2016 Water Council’s BREW program promises to launch 75 start-ups
March 22, 2016 At White House Water Summit, Milwaukee pledges to advance water innovation
March 22, 2016 At White House Water Summit, Milwaukee pledges to advance water innovation
March 22, 2016 Milwaukee’s water role is recognized nationally and globally
March 22, 2016 Mayor Barrett announces International Water Association to establish North American regional office in Milwaukee
March 22, 2016 TWC names two to Pilot Program
March 21, 2016 Competition announces two winners to advance new, clean water technologies
March 21, 2016 Water Council announces winners of clean water technology competition
March 21, 2016 Flint shows need for sensors anyone can use to monitor drinking water
March 20, 2016 Project Milwaukee innovation forum stresses need for collaboration
March 18, 2016 The water data drought
March 17, 2016 Metals smart enough to save gas
March 17, 2016 Project Milwaukee: Where do we stand in water tech innovation?
March 17, 2016 Water is broken. Data can fix it.
March 17, 2016 U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduces water-related legislation
March 15, 2016 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s new legislation to accelerate water technologies receives strong support
March 15, 2016 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin introduces new legislation to accelerate water technologies
March 14, 2016 Kenosha Wastewater Treatment Facility Progresses Toward Energy Independence
March 14, 2016 New group aims to develop ‘water thinkers’
March 10, 2016 Fund for Lake Michigan awards $1.4 million in grants
March 9, 2016 Fund for Lake Michigan awards almost $1.4 million toward Wisconsin waters
March 9, 2016 UWM’s commitment to research has far-reaching implications for Milwaukee
March 8, 2016 $2 Billion in New Private Sector Investments to Protect Natural Resources
March 8, 2016 Milwaukee chosen for VilCap Communities start-up program
March 4, 2016 Fast Company’s Fishman to headline Water Summit
March 3, 2016 Water contest winner – Nutrient Recovery and Upcycling
February 26, 2016 National competition selects three winners to advance water entrepreneurship, resiliency and sustainability
February 25, 2016 Water Council, Veolia name new class of Brew companies
February 25, 2016 Microbe Detectives launches eCommerce site for environmental DNA analysis services
February 22, 2016 Marquette Law School and Haggerty Art Museum projects highlight Global Water Center themes
February 19, 2016 Bill DiCroce named President and CEO of Veolia North America
February 18, 2016 Water Council’s Amhaus expects ‘even stronger’ 2016
February 16, 2016 The Water Council Applauds White House For $300M Proposal For Water Innovation
February 10, 2016 The Water Council applauds White House for $300 million proposal for water innovation
February 9, 2016 Milwaukee’s Global Water Center to Expand
February 4, 2016 Dramm Corp. turns fish scraps into fertilizer
February 1, 2016 Once famous for beer, Milwaukee now bets on water
January 27, 2016 Liquid Assets: The good news in water in 2015
January 27, 2016 Second Global Water Center building nears construction start after securing WEDC grant
January 27, 2016 New water crisis in the Midwest
January 27, 2016 Milwaukee Company Donates Clean Water System
January 22, 2016
2015
Water Council, UW-Milwaukee participate in White House roundtable
December 17, 2015 Milwaukee water experts add to national discussion on water innovation
December 17, 2015 The Water Council, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee participate in White House roundtable on water innovation
December 17, 2015 KOHLER clarity brings safe water to those in need
December 16, 2015 Scientist develops new way to find age of drinking water
December 14, 2015 From Boston to Milwaukee, lessons in building water tech clusters
November 25, 2015 Marquette, A. O. Smith study to bring national attention to Milwaukee
November 20, 2015 Cincinnati lags Milwaukee in establishing itself as hub for water technology
November 17, 2015 Growth of Milwaukee water cluster keeps rust belt city afloat
November 13, 2015 Why Milwaukee’s water business is booming
November 10, 2015 Water treatment equipment manufacturer doubling in size
November 2, 2015 Water could transform Rust Belt into Blue Belt
October 27, 2015 National award of excellence presented to Water Council
October 27, 2015 In The BREW Tank, everyone’s a winner
October 26, 2015 Dean Amhaus interview with Water World- WEFTEC 2015
October 17, 2015 National competition launched
October 9, 2015 Global Water Center already a big success
October 5, 2015 International visitors to the Global Water Center
October 2, 2015 Veolia, Water Council launch national competition to advance water sustainability
October 1, 2015 Pow! national competition announced
September 29, 2015 Water Council seeks applications for Pilot Program
September 28, 2015 Application process now open for Water Council Pilot Program
September 28, 2015 Milwaukee’s Water Technology District spurred $211.6 million in development
September 25, 2015 Economic analysis shows Milwaukee’s Water Technology District has spurred $211.6 Million in development
September 24, 2015 Online water research and collaboration ecosystem to launch at international water technology show
September 23, 2015 Online water research and collaboration ecosystem to launch at international water technology show
September 23, 2015 Milwaukee’s move from Rust Belt to “Coastal City”
September 18, 2015 M-WERC and The Water Council announce joint project to leverage regional assets
September 17, 2015 Great Lakes neighbor bullish on fresh water
September 6, 2015 What Milwaukee can teach Chicago about clean water
September 4, 2015 Global Water Center: Water tech research, development is name of the game
September 1, 2015 WNY should begin taking the steps needed to tap into the ‘blue economy’
August 30, 2015 Can the Great Lakes become an engine for growth again?
August 29, 2015 Milwaukee company’s device delivers hope for clean drinking water
August 22, 2015 New funding, expanded programming for Global Water Center
August 20, 2015 Wells Fargo and Water Council launch Water POD
August 20, 2015 Pilot Program new funding
August 20, 2015 Building sold for second Global Water Center in Milwaukee, construction set for fall
August 3, 2015 From Rustbelt to Bluebelt
August 1, 2015 Hatching a business: startups learn to fly in challenging environment
July 27, 2015 Water wars: Milwaukee becoming home to advanced water technology
July 26, 2015 Milwaukee gets grant for water technology business park
July 20, 2015 Meet the Water Council’s ‘BREWMaster’: Elizabeth Thelen
July 7, 2015 BREW freshwater accelerator names next startup class
June 24, 2015 The Water Council raising $5M fund, names next accelerator startups
June 24, 2015 The Water Council announces Batch 3 winners of BREW Accelerator
June 24, 2015 Rexnord moving Zurn HQ to Milwaukee; will be tenant of second Reed Street Yards building
June 23, 2015 California symbolic of global groundwater crisis, scientist says
June 23, 2015 The Water Council applauds Rexnord’s plans to establish global headquarters for Zurn business in Milwaukee
June 23, 2015 Water Council receives second-year funding from JPMorgan Chase
June 22, 2015 Water Council announces 2nd year funding from JPMorgan Chase
June 22, 2015 Water: the liquid lifesaver
June 20, 2015 Milwaukee dives into water tech, Chicago just getting feet wet
June 12, 2015 Milwaukee officially selected as North American director of water-quality group
May 14, 2015 The Water Council: hires Matt Howard as new Director of Alliance for Water Stewardship, North America
May 13, 2015 Water Council hires Matt Howard as new Director of Alliance for Water Stewardship, North America
May 13, 2015 Commentary: A greedy look at Lake Michigan
April 29, 2015 Water companies license two UW-Milwaukee sensor technologies
April 28, 2015 The Water Council joins OPIC Partners Program
April 27, 2015 OPIC welcomes The Water Council to Partners Program
April 27, 2015 Clean water crisis spawns UWM research into water-monitoring products
April 27, 2015 Foreign officials touring Milwaukee innovation centers today
April 23, 2015 Veolia creates national competition to promote water industry innovations
April 16, 2015 POW! Program announced to advance water entrepreneurship
April 16, 2015 The Water Council launches $5 million seed fund
March 31, 2015 The Water Council receives Cluster Grant under the U.S. Commerce Department’s regional innovation strategies program
March 30, 2015 Residential, commercial development flows around Global Water Center
March 28, 2015 Global Water Center officials plan second water technology building
March 25, 2015 “Cleaner drinking water:” Marquette receives $200K federal grant to study drinking water treatment
March 24, 2015 Water Council CEO Dean Amhaus awash in activity
March 2, 2015 Water Council’s ‘BREW’ accelerator embarks on round three
February 26, 2015 The Water Council, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation announce round III of the BREW
February 26, 2015 Water Council hires Amy Jensen as new Director of Finance & Operations
February 19, 2015 Wisconsin exports hit record high in 2014
February 12, 2015 The 5 best cities for growing your manufacturing business
February 2, 2015 Water Council applauds the Obama Administration in proposing new Water Finance Center
January 16, 2015 Is Milwaukee the leading freshwater city?
January 15, 2015 SOTU: Water Council CEO to join Baldwin at State of the Union
January 14, 2015 Water Council earns Wells Fargo National Clean Technology and Innovation Grant
January 13, 2015 For water’s sake, Chicago researchers reach across the seas to Israel
January 2, 2015
2014
WaterCampus Leeuwarden expands global network by participation in UN cities programme
December 19, 2014 Wells Fargo awards national clean technology and innovation grant to Water Council
December 12, 2014 Using blue tech to save our water
December 10, 2014 Toronto startup targets fragmented water industry
December 8, 2014 The Water Council commends Senate Committee on passing the Nexus of Energy and Water Sustainability Act of 2014
November 14, 2014 Rexnord makes money with products that help make the world go round
November 11, 2014 Reed Street Yards Water Tech office building could start construction in spring
November 10, 2014 From Silicon Valley to Romania, WI Water Accelerator a diverse mix
October 2, 2014 EPA Chief “Milwaukee gets It” when it comes to clean water
October 2, 2014 U.S. Small Business Administration selects The Water Council for Regional Innovation Cluster Award
September 30, 2014 Water Council to receive SBA cluster funding
September 30, 2014 Milwaukee designated as federal water technology cluster
September 30, 2014 Can Milwaukee become a CDC-style federal center for water research?
September 30, 2014 Small Business Administration awards $500,000 grant to The Water Council
September 30, 2014 UWM welcomes the public to the School of Freshwater Sciences’ new home
September 10, 2014 4 Innovators turning the tide on the global water crises
August 28, 2014 JPMorgan Chase & Co. announces water investment partnership with The Water Council
August 25, 2014 The Water Council gains a new investment partner
August 25, 2014 JPMorgan Chase flags $225,000 for Water Council
August 25, 2014 Conserving water with blue tech
July 7, 2014 Water Council launches Water Collaborative Innovation Platform
July 7, 2014 The Water Council launches The Water Collaborative Innovation Platform
June 30, 2014 The Water Council partners with Wisconsin Historical Society to record real time history
June 24, 2014 Watertech of America enters business partnership with Badger Meter
June 18, 2014 Water Council to add water stewardship role
June 17, 2014 Reed Street Yards office building for water companies to start construction in fall
May 30, 2014 French Ambassador to visit Global Water Center
May 7, 2014 French Ambassador to vsit Milwaukee’s Global Water Center & sign MOU
April 22, 2014 Rexnord Corporation to relocate corporate executives to Global Water Center
March 31, 2014 Water technology accelerator embarks on second round
March 3, 2014 Water accelerator launches second round
March 3, 2014 New businesses tap into Global Water Center development in Milwaukee
March 2, 2014 The Water Council announces Batch II of the BREW Accelerator
March 1, 2014 Global Water Center, Pizza Man among 2014 Real Estate Award winners
February 27, 2014 H2Oscore, Oilgear and more among Milwaukee Institute grant winners
February 18, 2014 Will water technology transform the City?
February 11, 2014 New wings, new leaders are lifting Milwaukee
February 10, 2014 Milwaukee still striving to become Global Water Hub
February 4, 2014 Water center debuts water cycle demonstration, training equipment
January 29, 2014 Q&A: New Global Water Center tenant in business of flushing Legionnaire’s, other diseases, out of buildings
January 24, 2014 REGCOM joins Wipfli
January 14, 2014 H2Oscore pushes water conservation via software, utilities, and beer
January 13, 2014 Milwaukee tech start-ups: 3 themes to watch
January 13, 2014 Noah Technologies aims to keep basement floodwaters at bay
January 9, 2014 Green Roof tech firm offers cloud-based fix for cloud-born problem
January 7, 2014 Microbe Detectives brings DNA sequencing to water
January 2, 2014
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News - January 31st 2019

Milwaukee-based Water Council, M-WERC announce new leaders

Events - March 12th 2019

Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Training

Blog - December 17th 2018

Water Stewardship in Agriculture