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U.S. Bank Center goes ‘green’
Milwaukee's tallest building, the U.S. Bank Center, went “green” yesterday when the building's newly installed LED signs were turned on for the first time.
Two Pentvia Partners join Eisen Fox
Todd Manderfield and Daniel Van Housen have joined mergers and acquisitions advisory firm Eisen Fox & Company LLC in Milwaukee.
BankMyBiz.com connects businesses, lenders
A new company founded by Milwaukee native and former commercial lender Michael Adam aims to connect businesses with lenders online.
CFA Society celebrates milestone
The Chartered Financial Analyst Society of Milwaukee will host a 50th anniversary celebration featuring keynote speaker Stuart Varney on Thursday, October 3, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee.
‘Culture of winners’ revives Super Steel
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.
Social media employment legislation on its way to Wisconsin
Wisconsin is poised to become the 13th state to pass legislation prohibiting employers from requesting social media account information from employees or applicants. Assembly Bill 218 and Senate Bill 223 follow the trend sweeping across the country in response to reports of employers asking applicants for access to social media accounts as part of the interview process. Legislators supporting the bill are hailing it as “The Social Media Protection Act.”
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Manufacturing events
Faith Technologies in Menasha will host a Job Fair on Wednesday, October 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Shareholders approve sale of Patrick Cudahy parent company
Smithfield Foods Inc., the parent company of Patrick Cudahy Inc., announced that its shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the acquisition of the company by Shuanghui International Holdings Limited of China.
Modine to acquire British firm
Racine-based Modine Manufacturing Co. a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, announced it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire privately held Barkell Limited, a manufacturer of custom built air handling units located in Consett (County Durham), United Kingdom.
Equity partners acquire Pereles Bros. Inc.
Pereles Bros. Inc., a Milwaukee-based plastic injection molding company, has been was purchased through an equity buyout by business partners Steve Iram and Jim Gannon.
