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Associated Bank adds Nettles to board
Green Bay-based Associated Banc-Corp announced it has appointed Milwaukee attorney Cory Nettles to its board of directors.
Sartori to expand Wisconsin cheese plants
The Sartori Co., a family-owned cheese company, announced that it will invest $14 million to expand and renovate its plants in Antigo and Plymouth.
Mining slowdown takes toll on Joy Global
A global slowdown in mining continues to take a toll on Joy Global Inc., which reported fourth quarter net income of $26.8 million, or 25 cents per share, down markedly from $212.6 million, or $1.99 per share, in the same period a year ago.
Emteq makes donation to Children’s Hospital
New Berlin-based Emteq Inc. presented this week a check for $102,003.78 to Chldren's Hospital of Wisconsin.
Cree receives $30 million for LED expansion
Cree Inc. will receive a $30 million tax credit from the U.S. Department of Energy for expansion of its manufacturing footprint in Racine County and in Durham, N.C.
Santa Claus and Google. The same or just a coincidence?
After nearly 60 years of a wavering belief in Santa Claus, I have come to a major AHA! Santa Claus is actually Google.
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Manufacturing training grants available
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development will provide grants to manufacturing companies for worker training through the Wisconsin Fast Forward program. Applications are due today.
Health impact of wind turbines should be priority
Last Christmas, I was grateful the Public Service Commission (PSC) funded a study on the connection between wind turbine noise and the illnesses people who live near the towers are consistently reporting. The scientists agreed and their finding was clear that more studies needed to be done.
Port volume higher in 2013
The Port of Milwaukee experienced higher cargo volume in 2013, with an expected total of 2.7 million metric tons, up from 2012’s 2 million tons.
Miller Lite goes retro with original can
Miller Lite, the beer that launched the light beer category, will bring back its original Lite can design, beginning Jan. 1.