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Milwaukee-based UMB Fund Services Inc. now has more than $5 billion in net assets in its Investment Managers Series Trust, a huge jump from what the fund held just a few months ago.

With all the dumb laws on the books these days, you’d think they’d have one smart one for taking responsibility.

The Manitowoc Company Inc. announced that Robert Hund will assume the role of president of Manitowoc's Foodservice segment, effective Aug. 1.

Harley-Davidson Inc. has announced that John Fogerty and Uncle Kracker have been added to the entertainment lineup for the company's 110th anniversary celebration to be held over Labor Day weekend.

Wisconsin State Fair Park announced an enhanced partnership with Case IH, which is the new title sponsor of the Case IH Coliseum.

The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration (ITA) announced new export data showing merchandise exports from the Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis metropolitan area totaled a record $9.2 billion, an increase of 4 percent or $349 million from 2011 to 2012.

A coalition of manufacturing employers have joined together in a Manufacturing Careers Partnership and developed a standard set of skills for entry level welders in the region, called Welding 101—The start of a lasting career in manufacturing.

*Saturday, July 13, the Milwaukee Art Museum will host Yoga @ the Museum from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m....

The board of directors of Siebert Lutheran Foundation in Brookfield announced the selection of Brenda Skelton to be the next president and chief executive officer of the private foundation, beginning Aug. 1.

Mark Clements will continue leading productions at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater for the next four years, according to an announcement made on Wednesday by the Milwaukee Rep's Board of Trustees.