Ideas
Fed decides not to ‘taper’
In a move that surprised most market participants, the Federal Reserve Board recently voted 9-1 to maintain its $85 billion asset purchase program.
On the fast track
Michael Kopper has always gravitated toward the fast things in life – from centrifuges that rotate water at 3,000 times G-force to Lotus and Audi cars that can easily handle speeds close to 160 miles/hour.
Oldenburg plans move to larger facility
Oldenburg Metal Tech Inc. expects to move into a larger facility and reach $4 million in sales this year, in large part because of owner and president Robert Oldenburg's management style.
AFP to honor philanthropists
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter has announced the honorees to be recognized at this year's National Philanthropy Awards Event on Nov. 12.
Real-life learning: UWM students build mobile apps for nonprofits (Sponsored Report)
“Students want to use the device that we all have in our back pocket as a way of potentially making a difference,” says Michael Hostad, reaching for his cell phone.
WisconsinBiz wins international award
The 2013 edition of WisconsinBiz, a magazine jointly produced by BizTimes Media and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., won a Bronze Excellence in Economic Development Award for its project in the category of Magazines for communities with populations greater than 500,000 from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
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All airlines are the same, except for their people
As you may know, I’m a regular flyer. About 200 flights a year. Mostly on major airlines, but because I’m more interested in flying non-stop than getting travel miles or points, I take whatever airline is most convenient for my schedule.
Get Smarter Conference to help employers invest in tomorrow’s workforce
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.
Lessons learned
Gary Steinhafel is president of Steinhafels Inc., a third-generation family furniture business started in 1934 by his grandfather. Gary works alonside his sister Ellen Steinhafel-Lappe (CFO) and cousins Mark (COO), Steve and Tom Steinhafel. Mark's son, Andrew, recently joined Steinhafels as IT director. Steinhafels operates 17 retail stores in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. The company has more than 600 employees. Here, Steinhafel shares valuable leassons he has learned during his career.
Work/life balance
In my last column I shared information about Gen Y's plea for work/life balance. This desire is part of a bigger picture of the Gen Y population.
