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Johnson Controls opens state-of-the-art crash test facility
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. has opened a new, industry-leading North American crash test facility at its automotive seating headquarters in Plymouth, Mich.
Briggs & Stratton to acquire Allmand Bros.
Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. announced that it has agreed to acquire Holdrege, Neb.-based Allmand Bros Inc. for $62 million.
Busch Precision acquires part of Maintenance Service Corp.
Milwaukee-based Busch Precision Inc. has acquired certain assets, including two lines of business, from West Allis-based Maintenance Service Corp.
ZBB Energy gets new China investor
Menomonee Falls-based ZBB Energy Corp.’s Chinese joint venture has received a new $3.24 million cash investment.
Expect recovery to pick up steam
Sparked by robust national jobs data from the U.S. Department of Labor, the Dow Jones Industrial Average pierced the 17,000 threshold for the first time this month.
Nonprofit Calendar
*Friday, Aug. 15, the Milwaukee Art Museum will host its only MAM After Dark social, presented by Northwestern Mutual...
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BizTimes Media 2014 Giving Guide
BizTimes Media’s fourth annual Giving Guide offers southeastern Wisconsin’s business community an outlet to connect with area nonprofit organizations for philanthropic involvement.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Honoring the legacy of Donald Sykes
Recently, Donald Sykes announced his retirement as CEO and president of the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB). During his tenure, Don brought his nationally recognized leadership in workforce development to what was the Private Industry Council to reorganize and re-launch the organization as the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board. As we look to MAWIB's future under the leadership of new CEO and president, Earl Buford, we are building on a legacy of success that Don has built for MAWIB and the entire community through his years of significant service and accomplishments in workforce development and human services.
BloodCenter offering Brewers tickets to donors
During BloodCenter of Wisconsin’s 13th annual Big League Blood Drive, scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 26, and Wednesday, Aug. 27, the nonprofit will thank donors with a voucher good for two tickets to a September Brewers game.
Hispanic Chamber seeks MEDC help for revolving loan fund
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin Inc. has created a new LLC that is seeking a $50,000 loan from the Milwaukee Economic Development Corp. to bolster the revolving loan fund pool it is developing.
