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Manufacturers are bullish about the year ahead, but are more cautious than in 2012, according to a survey conducted recently by The Paranet Group.

Deborah Fugenschuh has been appointed executive director of Professional Dimensions, a Milwaukee membership organization that promotes the professional and personal growth of women.

Our Next Generation, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit organization that promotes the academic and character development of children living in central city neighborhoods, is in need of at least 25 volunteers to fill tutoring and mentoring roles in its Homework Club.

*Saturday, Jan. 25, the Burleigh Street Community Development Corporation will hold the “MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit.” Through workshops...

BizTimes Media’s fourth annual Giving Guide offers southeastern Wisconsin’s business community an outlet to connect with area nonprofit organizations for philanthropic involvement.

Wednesday night, Gov. Scott Walker delivered his fourth State of the State Address at the State Capitol in Madison.

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc. recently purchased the former Reader’s Digest office building in Greendale for $6 million, according to state records.

GE and the NFL have announced 16 winners in the first stage of the $20 million “Head Health Challenge,” one of which is the Medical College of Wisconsin.

SVA Certified Public Accountants has announced a series of educational luncheons exploring topics relevant to Milwaukee’s nonprofit community.

*Thursday, Jan. 23, the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) will hold an information session on the school’s graduate programs...