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Today, Detroit’s Emergency Financial Manager Kevyn Orr filed a volunteer petition for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection. Michigan Governor Rick...

Total Quality Plastics Inc. in North Prairie has closed its doors, leaving all 32 employees out of work.

Dear Jeffrey, I sell copiers in NYC, and this year I finished as the number one rep in the nation. I truly believe that would not have been possible had it not been for your Little Red Book of Selling. I do have a question and would greatly appreciate your advice. Recently I have been noticing a high turnover of people (including executives) at my accounts. When this happens it's almost like the reset button has been pressed and the replacements have no allegiance to me or my service and are usually unaware as to how hard I've worked to earn their company's business. How should I conduct myself when I know there is a new person in a company I have to work with? Is there a specific process I should follow? Thank you in advance. Dan

Private manufacturing companies in Wisconsin pay less than their Midwest counterparts, according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.

Mayor Tom Barrett announced the launch ReFreshMKE, the city of Milwaukee's first sustainability plan, Tuesday morning at Erie Street Plaza.

The Milwaukee Art Museum’s latest exhibit draws visitors into the art of tattooing with hundreds of tattoo designs inked by Milwaukee tattoo icon Amund Dietzel, who perfected his style over the course of about 60 years.

Individuals who take time to donate blood to the BloodCenter of Wisconsin will receive free admission to the 2013 Wisconsin State Fair as a thank you for their donation.

As the Junior League of Milwaukee (JLM) approaches its 100th anniversary in 2015, its members hope to make a greater community impact by establishing a multi-year partnership with an area nonprofit organization.

Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi is taking a bold step outside the public sector to strengthen safety networks in his community with the launch of a new nonprofit organization known as Oak Creek Cares.

I experienced a rather surreal moment Thursday afternoon, and I feel compelled to share it as food for thought.