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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.

More than 125 runway-ready fashion garments and more than 60 works of art will make their first public appearance on Friday thanks to the creative visions of students at Mount Mary University.

From encouraging hiring veterans to finding new opportunities to expand a business, National Small Business Week recognizes the best in America's entrepreneurs. Each year, since 1963, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding small business owners from across the nation.

University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross appointed a 27-member search and screen committee to help identify a successor to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Michael Lovell, who announced on March 26 that he had will become president of Marquette University in Milwaukee.

Brookfield-based Fiserv Inc. reported first quarter net income of $168 million, or 65 cents per share, up from $117 million, or 43 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2013.
Revenue was $1.2 billion, up from $1.1 billion in the same period a year ago.

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. reported first quarter net income of $8.6 million, or a loss of $2.29 per share, up from $3 million, or 19 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2013.

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

Houston-based Tall Tree Foods has announced the acquisition of Milwaukee-based Klement Sausage Co. Inc.

Park Bank, Godfrey & Kahn S.C. and Heartland Advisors will host Mine, Yours, Ours – Navigating Money and Relationships...

Lisa Mauer has been elected to a three year term on the Bank Mutual Corp. board of directors.