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The Northwestern Mutual Foundation announced on Wednesday it has awarded more than $2 million to nonprofits through its neighborhoods and education grants programs.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter is accepting nominations for its 2014 National Philanthropy Day Awards through Monday, June 30.

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s second annual Summer Grants for Kids program distributed nearly $30,000 among 30 area organizations that offer safe and supervised summer activities for youth.

Summerfest opened on Wednesday and drew crowds of music fans, despite foggy weather. In addition to a lineup of concerts, the day featured a parade, a ticket giveaway, and new festival amenities including a large ferris wheel dubbed the “Wheel in the Sky.”

*Thursday, June 26, Jazz in the Park will feature a performance by the Paul Spencer Band, a nine-part band...

Mehran Iravani, president of Orley Shabahang Address: 223 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish BayWebsite: www.orleyshabahang.com   Industry: Handmade oriental rugsEmployees:...

“Economic prosperity favors those metro areas that are prepared. We can't rely on luck to fuel our growth, we...

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc. has announced the appointment of David Ford as president for its Milwaukee market.

BizTimes.com has won an award as one of the three best local business news websites in the nation.

As American consumers continue to become more informed about the food they eat, more are turning to organic products, and stores, restaurants and food producers are responding to meet the demand.