Ideas
‘Trust nothing, verify everything’
It seems there is no way to put a stake in the issue of trust vs. verification. Caterpillar Inc.'s recent $580 million writedown on a Chinese company it acquired in June for $700 million is an example of the principle.
CFF makes final call for Milwaukee’s Finest nominations
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Wisconsin Chapter will wrap up its call for nominations today for its 2013 Milwaukee’s Finest campaign.
BMO Harris to donate $50,000 to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
BMO Harris Bank announced Tuesday that it will donate the proceeds from its annual holiday display at its office building in downtown Milwaukee to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.
Northwestern Mutual gives $594,000 to local attractions
Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., through its foundation, announced Tuesday that it is donating $594,000 in grants to support projects of nonprofit organizations that the company says, “help make Milwaukee an attractive place to live, work and play.”
Historic Milwaukee aims to change views of Milwaukee
Historic Milwaukee, Inc. will present two events in the coming month to change residents' views of Milwaukee and engage them in bold discussions about the future of the city.
Betty Brinn might move to The Couture
Betty Brinn Children's Museum, currently located at O'Donnell Park, might be relocated to The Couture, a proposed 44-story mixed use building that would be constructed near the downtown Milwaukee lakefront.
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Packers donate grants to charities
The Green Bay Packers Foundation on Tuesday awarded $450,000 to 145 civic and charitable groups throughout Wisconsin with its annual distribution of grants.
Walker announces $11 million support for Milwaukee Family Justice Center
Gov. Scott Walker teamed up with Sojourner Family Peace Center and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Wednesday to announce a partnership in developing a Family Justice Center site in Milwaukee that will offer comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence.
Matters of the Heart Gala to benefit Horizon’s Grief Resource Center
Horizon Home Care & Hospice, a nonprofit organization that provides home care and hospice services to families in southeastern Wisconsin, will host its seventh annual Matters of the Heart Gala Saturday to benefit its Grief Resource Center.
Why G.E. is betting on manufacturing
America can turn a slow recovery into a strong comeback, one that grows our economy and firmly reestablishes our country as a powerhouse of ideas and production. One of the keys — and what will determine the winners and losers of an exciting new era — is our willingness and ability to lead the next “big waves” of productivity.
