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Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported fiscal first quarter net income of $247,000, or 2 cents per share, which was an improvement over a net loss of $2.9 million, or 30 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Milwaukee packaging manufacturer and exporter Bentley World-Packaging, Ltd. will close its parts distribution center at 5211 S. 3rd St. in Milwaukee and lay off 97 workers on March 31.

Second Chance Partners for Education, a Pewaukee nonprofit that provides an alternative high school program in manufacturing, has started a pilot program for earning an advanced manufacturing certificate.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mike Lovell has cooked up a recipe that will transform the “innovation ecosystem” and economy of southeastern Wisconsin, according to John Torinus.

The 2013 Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) grant application has been posted online at http://city.milwaukee.gov/mab.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Wisconsin Chapter will continue to accept nominations for its Milwaukee’s Finest campaign through Friday, Feb. 15, and applications through Friday, Feb. 22.

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore will host a “Stock the Store” donation drive throughout February to add to the ReStore's inventory before the official opening of its second location on Saturday, March 2.

The Opus Group and the Opus Foundation’s Milwaukee office will distribute more than $200,000 in grants to 14 nonprofit organizations in southeastern Wisconsin, according to an announcement today.

As nonprofit organizations face greater challenges with cuts in funding and increased demand for services, Christine McMahon encourages nonprofit leaders to examine how they are preparing their organizations to adapt to the changing climate.

The common stock shares for Kohl’s Corp. rose 56 cents Thursday amid growing Wall Street speculation that the Menomonee Falls-based retailer could be a prime target to be acquired by a private equity firm in 2013.