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State awards exporters
The Governor's Export Achievement Awards were announced last week at the Wisconsin International Trade Conference at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee.
Koss unveils special earphones for women
Milwaukee-based Koss Corp. has launched the Koss Fit Series, a new product line of earphones designed for women, by women.
Smiley has earned salary hikes and bonuses
Editor’s note: Ted Kellner, chairman of the board of Milwaukee World Festival Inc., which oversees Summerfest, recently sent the following letter to the organization’s board of directors.
Made in Milwaukee: Stella & Chewy’s fills natural pet food niche
When Marie Moody rescued her dog Chewy from an animal shelter in California, he was very sick. A holistic vet in Los Angeles told her to try feeding him a raw food diet.
Nonprofit Calendar
*Saturday, May 11, the Milwaukee Art Museum will host Yoga @ the Museum from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m....
Flying Car will feature innovation in Milwaukee
Innovation in Milwaukee (MiKE), an initiative of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, will present Flying Car, a showcase of emerging Milwaukee-area innovation and technology talent.
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Oak Creek officers to be saluted at White House ceremony
Eight Oak Creek police officers will be honored at the White House this weekend for their heroic response efforts in the Aug. 5, 2012, mass shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek.
Best Buddies in need of volunteers for Friendship Walks
Best Buddies Wisconsin is in need of 40 adult volunteers for two of its upcoming Friendship Walks, which benefit expansion efforts among the nonprofit organization's chapters and help fund new friendship programs among kids, adults and people with disabilities.
New resale shop offers on-the-job training for at-risk youth
St. Charles Youth & Family Services, Inc., a nonprofit human services agency based in Milwaukee, has opened a resale shop to act as a “training ground” for youth members and young adults involved in the organization's Youth Employment Services (Y.E.S.) program.
Breast cancer walk raises $500,000
This year's Milwaukee "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" Walk, held on May 4 at Veterans Park, raised $500,000 toward “the fight against breast cancer” through the generosity of more than 7,000 walkers.