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Community groups to merge

United Neighborhood Centers of America (UNCA) and the Alliance for Children and Families will combine their memberships in January 2014 to strengthen their community impact with a consolidated network of more than 500 local organizations.

Personnel File

Accounting


Vrakas/Blum, S.C., based in Brookfield, has promoted James Broughton and Scott Syrjala to managers within the firm's tax department. Broughton will focus on tax planning and compliance for closely-held businesses, and Syrjala will focus on providing tax planning, compliance and research support to clients in manufacturing, service, construction and retail. Syrjala also serves as co-manager of the firm's personal property tax group and will help develop and train new department staff members.

Take a trip: Journeys abroad teach us about opportunities and threats

As businesspeople, we need to know the potential impact of our world's variations in currency values, emerging markets, international politics and shrinking margins.

Take these steps to seize new opportunities

The sole purpose of a business is to grow. This can take on many dimensions – acquisitions, grabbing more market share, or new product or service, just to name a few. Many people get stuck and never grow because they think, “This is how we have always done it!” Or, when they want to grow and make changes, they do not understand the steps needed for a smart calculated risk.

Pursue your own dream

University of California-Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner and his team conducted a study on awe. They had a group of people complete 20 sentences beginning with “I am...”

Avoid the pitfalls of failed leaders

Question:


"I wonder if you can address the topic of leadership flaws. What are some common mistakes or traps that leaders fall into? I'm the HR manager at my company, and we're exploring the idea of offering some focused leadership development but want to be sure we address the right things. Any suggestions?"

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California private equity firm acquires Allen Edmonds

Allen Edmonds Corp. last week agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of Brentwood Associates, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm founded in 1972 with a track record of successful investments in growth-oriented consumer companies.

Fast Five Award Winners

Meet the five fastest growing companies in Kenosha County.

Briggs & Stratton launches new generator model

Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. unveiled its new 25-kilowatt, liquid-cooled standby generator, which is equipped with commercial-grade features and was designed with residential homes in mind.

Kopper is Kenosha County Entrepreneur of the Year

Michael Kopper


Title: Founder and CEO


Company: Centrisys Corp.


Industry: Centrifuge manufacturing


Address: 9586 58th Place, Kenosha

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