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Supervalu Inc. will lay off 155 employees at its Pleasant Prairie regional office, 8401 W. 102nd St., Suite 300, as part of a national consolidation plan.

Last week I wrote about the big picture of what it would take to attract 1,000 leads, both the philosophy and structure of what would create the attraction. I also talked about all the research I did to find “the best time” to tweet, re-tweet, post, and take other social actions in order to get the full measure of exposure. Turns out no one really knows the best time. Pretty interesting.

BizTimes Media invites business leaders and human resources directors interested in creating or improving their corporate employee wellness programs to attend the Anthem Wellness Summit, which will be held Thursday, March 27.  

A recent string of buyouts and expansions of business spawned by Wisconsin entrepreneurs ought to put to rest one misguided complaint about a state strategy that goes all out for high-growth startups.

*Tuesday, March 25, the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee, will hold a workshop titled “Before You Write Your First Grant.”...

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

The United Performing Arts Fund has announced it will provide a one-time $250,000 gift to the Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s 's building fund in response to The Rep's critical need of $1.75 million to help fund repairs to its building, which is settling because of rotten wood pilings that are underneath its foundation.

The Milwaukee Brewers and Brewers Community Foundation, the team’s charitable arm, have established a partnership with Shatterproof, a national organization largely focused on keeping children from developing drug and alcohol addictions and eliminating the stigma associated with these addictions.

The Kiwanis Club of Milwaukee will honor Rachel Forman, executive director of the Grand Avenue Club, with the annual Kiwanis Milwaukee Award at a special luncheon on Wednesday, March 26.

Safe & Sound has appointed Kimberly Kane chair of its board of directors, following the end of Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn's four-year term in the position.