Johnson Controls expands in Chinese automotive battery market with new partnership
Johnson Controls Inc. is expanding into the Chinese automotive battery market as a result of a partnership with an auto parts subsidiary of Beijing Automotive Industry Group Co. Ltd.
U.S. News recognizes Marquette in 2016 Best Colleges list
Marquette University made the grade when U.S. News & World Report unveiled its list of the 2016 Best Colleges on Wednesday. Marquette, the state’s largest private university, tied for No. 86 on its list of the best national universities.
Google Express brings next day shipping to Milwaukee
Google's next day delivery service Google Express is now being offered in parts of central and eastern Wisconsin, including Milwaukee.
MATC to offer eligible high school seniors free tuition
Milwaukee Area Technical College president Vicki Martin announced today the MATC Promise, an initiative that will provide free tuition for eligible 2016 high school graduates.
MillerCoors names Hattersley CEO
The board of directors of MillerCoors LLC today named Gavin Hattersley chief executive officer effective immediately. Hattersley, 52, has served as interim CEO since July 1, following former CEO Tom Long's retirement on June 30.
Businesses feel urgency to comply with Obamacare
Given the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act and the many failed attempts in Congress to repeal it, Quarles & Brady LLP attorney Amy Ciepluch believes the law, often referred to as Obamacare, is not going anywhere.
“I would say that employers can put to rest any hope that the Affordable Care Act will go away,” Ciepluch said. “For the last five years, I've been barraged with the 'Is this going to go away?' 'Will this be repealed?' type questions, and at this point…we should assume it's here to stay and operate based on that assumption.”
With that in mind, area health insurance experts say employers need to be prepared for several key upcoming changes.
“I would say that employers can put to rest any hope that the Affordable Care Act will go away,” Ciepluch said. “For the last five years, I've been barraged with the 'Is this going to go away?' 'Will this be repealed?' type questions, and at this point…we should assume it's here to stay and operate based on that assumption.”
With that in mind, area health insurance experts say employers need to be prepared for several key upcoming changes.
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Mortara Expands
Milwaukee-based Mortara Instrument Inc. recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction of a $5 million,...
Kenosha commissary churns out Roundy’s brand food
Roundy’s Commissary 5500 52nd St., Kenosha Industry: Food manufacturingEmployees: 275www.roundys.com Everything from the chicken pot pies, salsa and soup...
62 to be laid off in Whitewater HyPro facility closure
Waterford-based HyPro Inc. notified state officials that it will be shutting down its Whitewater facility at 840 Executive Drive. It expects to lay off approximately 62 employees on or after the close of the business on Nov. 2.
Johnsonville grillers included in Kenosha Beef recall
Kenosha Beef International Ltd. is recalling approximately 89,235 pounds of pork sausage patty products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.
