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Associated Bank has been expanding its revamped training program, Associated University, based on a prototype location in Milwaukee.

The old adage that politics makes strange bedfellows seems to be less and less appropriate these days. On most major issues, especially those that require revenue or affect the level of government spending, it is hard to discover even a hint of flirting going on.

Jim Collins’ immortal business bestseller, Good to Great, created a revolution in many businesses and an explosion in book sales. The book was adopted, adapted, taught, and implemented. In many instances, companies did go from good to great – or at least from good to very good.

Important issues and the latest trends for the manufacturing sector will be examined next week when the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership hosts the 17th annual “Manufacturing Matters!” conference at the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Milwaukee.

The Wisconsin State Assembly passed legislation Thursday night authorizing the sale of certain underused public school buildings in the Milwaukee Public Schools District.

The Wisconsin State Assembly last night passed a bill preempting local “living wage” ordinances.

Do you know of an innovative company or a bold, entrepreneurial company leader?

“We need to love our kids more than the institutions in which they are educated.”
- Former MPS Superintendent Howard Fuller

Sam Walton was 44 when he opened his first Walmart. Ray Kroc was 52 when he created McDonald's, and Colonel Sanders was 65 when he started franchising Kentucky Fried Chicken.