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*Saturday, May 10, the Wisconsin Departments of Veterans Affairs, Military Affairs and Workforce Development in partnership with Hiring our...

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

Mary Ellen Stanek, of Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. and Baird Advisors, has been named to the board of directors of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., the nonprofit corporation that hosts Summerfest.

The Herzfeld Foundation is giving a $500,000 grant to the Milwaukee Repertory Theater to help pay for repairs to its sinking building northeast of Wells Street and the Milwaukee River in downtown Milwaukee.

Milwaukee has been named one of five cities to host a special premiere of the new HBO film “The Normal Heart,” which features a cast of top actors including Kenosha native Mark Ruffalo, Emmy winner Jim Parsons, and Oscar winner Julia Roberts.

The United Performing Arts Fund will bring free entertainment to Milwaukee County parks on Saturday, May 10, thanks to a new partnership between its young professionals affinity group, Next Generation UPAF, and The Park People of Milwaukee.

As students and families prepare to transition into summer, the Helen Bader Foundation has committed $407,000 to 18 Milwaukee-area community organizations targeting the needs of low-income youth.

Milwaukee area economic indicators rose slightly in March as 12 of 23 local
indicators tracked monthly by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce improved from year-ago levels.

The National Centers for Learning Excellence Inc. has announced it may close its Waukesha, Oconomowoc and West Bend facilities because of a potential end to federal funding it relies on.

Milwaukee-based BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation Inc. has announced its second round of investments in early-stage Wisconsin companies.