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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents presented the Regents Business Partnership Award to Xcel Energy and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Tuesday. According to a press release from UW-Eau Claire, the award was created in 2023 to recognize the critical partnerships that have formed between businesses and the Universities of Wisconsin. “I want to congratulate Xcel Energy and UW-Eau Claire, which have worked together to benefit students and our communities across western Wisconsin,” Regent Ed Manydeeds says. “This partnership is helping Eau Claire and the greater Chippewa Valley thrive, and the Board of Regents is proud to recognize this important collaboration.” “We are truly thankful to receive the Regents Business Partnership Award and value our longstanding collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire,” says Karl Hoesly, president, Xcel Energy-Wisconsin and Michigan. “It’s been a privilege to work together on initiatives like the workforce development programs and joint sustainability projects. This recognition highlights our shared commitment to strengthening the communities we serve by investing in education, workforce development and innovation. Over the years, hundreds of Blugolds have started careers at Xcel Energy thanks to your dedication in shaping the workforce of tomorrow. Additional information is available HERE: Xcel Energy, UW-Eau Claire receive Board of Regents Business Partnership Award | UW-Eau Claire.
