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Marquette University and the United Community Center (UCC) have been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health to advance their work with minority children threatened by high health risks.

*Friday, Feb. 1, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Urban Studies Program will present a panel focused on Urban Home Ownership...

Menomonee Falls-based Kohl’s Department Stores announced Tuesday it will donate more than $4 million over five years to Penfield Children’s Center.

The Milwaukee Ballet will host its fifth international choreographic competition this February when three choreographers challenge each other for a chance to win $3,000 and the opportunity to design a dance for the Milwaukee Ballet’s 2013-14 season.

Reed Hall, former executive of the Marshfield Clinic, was named the new chief executive officer of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., Gov. Scott Walker announced Tuesday. Hall has served as the interim secretary/CEO of WEDC since November.

Wisconsin State Fair executives have announced a partnership with Bank Mutual Corporation for the 2013 fair. Bank Mutual will serve as the title sponsor of the Bank Mutual Amphitheater, which is the biggest free entertainment spot on fair grounds.

BizTimes Media is accepting nominations for its 2013 Bravo! Entrepreneur and IQ (Innovation Quotient) Awards.
The awards salute southeastern Wisconsin's most bold, dynamic and innovative companies and corporate leaders.

The 2013 Northern Trust Economic Trends panel spoke about their respective industries and provided insight into the economic outlook...

*Friday, Feb. 1, Sheboygan County Chamber’s First Friday Forum will feature speaker Cecilia Retelle, senior director of education policy...

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