Editor's note: Rep. Jeff Stone (R-Greendale) has proposed a new bill that would abolish Wisconsin's automobile emissions tests and...

The Milwaukee County Board recently passed a resolution to study the extension of the Lake Parkway (I-794) south to Ryan Road in Oak Creek.

There was a time not too long ago when investors were limited in their ability to invest with their hearts – to build a portfolio that reflected their personal, social or political beliefs. Those who looked into socially responsible investing (SRI) often discovered it meant sacrificing returns for social goals; many SRI funds had difficulty keeping up with the returns generated by other funds because, by their nature, there was a smaller pool of companies they could invest in compared with non-SRI funds.

In 2004, Dr. Ross Rentea, his wife Dr. Andrea Rentea and Dr. Mark Kamsler formed True Botanica, a Delafield-based all natural supplement manufacturer, to fill what they deemed a necessary void in the marketplace.

Now that the Obama administration has allocated $810 million in federal funds to create high-speed rail service between Milwaukee and Madison, the communities along the rail line are making plans for train stations, which could spur transit oriented real estate development opportunities.

Kay Plantes, an MIT-trained economist, business strategy consultant, columnist and author, will be the keynote speaker at this year's CEO Strategies Breakfast to be held at the BizTech Expo on Wednesday, April 28.

BizTimes Milwaukee is seeking nominations for the 2010 IQ (Innovation Quotient) Awards to honor southeastern Wisconsin companies that are generating innovative products, services or processes.

Many middle-aged business owners did not pull the trigger on selling their companies at the peak of the market, when their firms held the maximum value in early 2008. They missed their chance to maximize their investments and cash in their chips.

BizTimes Milwaukee is seeking nominations for the 2010 Bravo! Entrepreneur Awards, which salute dynamic company leaders who demonstrate the best traits of entrepreneurship, including innovation, the willingness to take risk and resilience during the Great Recession.

Whether it was because of the Beijing Olympics or the economic meltdown, China has changed and is continuing to change dramatically. Before the Olympics, getting a Chinese visa and staying for extended periods of time was fairly easy.

In mid-January, Chameleon Brewing bottled its first batch of beer. The new brewing company was founded by Randy Sprecher, founder of Sprecher Brewing Co. Inc., to make American craft beers.

Several business leaders in southeastern Wisconsin are supporting mass transit improvements in the region, including the $810 million high-speed...