Ideas

Brewers Organics, a Milwaukee-based organic delivery service, on Wednesday announced it has been acquired by Amanda and Brandon Ferguson of Bay View.

Brain Brawn & Body, a website launched last February to act as an educational health resource for African American men, is seeking fresh faces to feature on its site as it approaches its one-year anniversary.

In hopes of drawing new customers while retaining loyal ones, the Italian Community Center’s (ICC’s) Café La Scala restaurant has introduced a breakfast menu with additional plans to offer a new daily lunch buffet and new menu items.

As mass production has overshadowed the craftsmanship and artistry of blacksmiths, Kent Knapp, owner of Milwaukee Blacksmith Inc., is setting out to spark new energy around the trade with beginner forging classes at his Milwaukee shop.

The Milwaukee Press Club’s next “Behind the Headlines” luncheon and discussion will focus on the importance of promoting women to executive positions and the benefit that gender diversity has on business operations and bottom lines.

Wisconsin's business owners are optimistic about the year ahead, according to a study released today by BMO Harris Bank.

Milwaukee-based The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. announced today it plans to hire 6,400 financial representatives nationwide this year.

Gov. Scott Walker recently floated the idea of eliminating the income tax in the State of Wisconsin. It would be a bold move and one that comes as a bit of a surprise given that the last budget still leaves Wisconsin's highest income tax rate higher than it was during most of the Doyle administration.

Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. Inc. is exploring a possible sale of its Russell Investments asset management business, according to a report by Reuters.

Advicent Solutions has hired Phil Cunningham as chief executive officer.