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Super Steel LLC's recent designation as the fastest-growing company in the Future 50 for 2013 reflects one of the most remarkable corporate turnarounds in Milwaukee history.

Menomonee Falls-based Actuant Corp. reported fiscal fourth quarter net earnings of $58.3 million, or 78 cents per share, up from a net loss of $16.5 million, or 22 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Robert Arzbaecher, the outgoing chief executive officer of Menomonee Falls-based Actuant Corp., and Glen Hackmann, managing director, general counsel and secretary of Milwaukee-based Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc., will be co-chairs of the 2014 fund drive for the United Performing Arts Fund of Greater Milwaukee.

Scan-Pac Mfg. Inc. has purchased another manufacturing facility adjacent to its headquarters in Menomonee Falls and plans to expand its business.

*Friday, Oct. 4, Globall Giving will host “Oktoberfest 2013” to raise funds toward its mission of donating new and...

Economic indicators in the metropolitan Milwaukee area continue to move forward, with a majority of August indicators improving over year-ago levels, according to the latest monthly report by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC).

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

Employers are invited to attend the fifth annual BizTimes Get Smarter Conference, which will focus on how companies can use apprenticeships, internships and mentorships to develop their future workforce and become more productive.

BizTimes Media hosted the Future 50 Cocktail Reception on Sept. 17 at Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee. The event is a networking opportunity for Future 50 Award Winners, representatives from the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC), and other members of the region’s business community. Future 50 winners were also honored at the Future 50 Luncheon held on Sept. 19.

Robert Arzbaecher, the outgoing chief executive officer of Menomonee Falls-based Actuant Corp., and Glen Hackmann, managing director, general counsel and secretary of Milwaukee-based Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc., will be co-chairs of the 2014 fund drive for the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF) of Greater Milwaukee.