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Buyers and sellers invited to BizTimes M&A Forum
Company owners interested in learning more about the process and prospects of buying or selling businesses are invited to attend the annual BizTimes M&A Forum, which will take place Friday, May 3, at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
McMasters retires from CliftonLarsonAllen
Krista McMasters, CEO of CliftonLarsonAllen, will retire effective April 1 after 35 years with the firm.
Blank is logical choice for UW chancellor
A little more than a year ago, Rebecca Blank visited the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery on the UW-Madison campus to listen to faculty members, entrepreneurs and business leaders. Her topic: What’s working and what’s not when it comes to the role of the university and the economy?
ASHLAND – New state website expected to start this week
This week Wisconsin is expected to open its checkbook to anyone who wants to look. It’s called “OpenBook Wisconsin.”
Magnetek’s earnings dip
Menomonee Falls-based Magnetek Inc. reported fourth quarter net income of $1.0 million, or 31 cents per share, down from $2.6 million, or 80 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Employers optimistic about hiring trends
Employment levels throughout greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the United States are expected to continue shifting positively during the second quarter of 2013, according to the newest employment outlook survey released by ManpowerGroup.
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Staffing firm expands into Milwaukee market
Denver-based hrQ Inc., a staffing firm, announced today it is expanding into the Milwaukee market.
Johnson Controls extends Brewers partnership
The Milwaukee Brewers and Johnson Controls Inc. announced a multi-year extension of their current marketing partnership, which includes the naming rights to the Johnson Controls Stadium Club, the fine dining area inside Miller Park formerly known as the NYCE Stadium Club.
Boomers are reaping what they sowed in next generation
I continue to be intrigued by the exasperated opinions of baby boomers about their Gen Y employees. This is an emotionally charged situation. It consistently conjures up eye rolling and comments that begin with “When I was their age, I never would have...”
Joy Global CEO to retire
Milwaukee-based mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global Inc. announced that Michael W. Sutherlin, president and chief executive officer, plans to retire at the end of this year.