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“Reinvent: A Leader’s Playbook for Serial Success”
Entrepreneurship is a risky field because not everyone makes it. However, it is possible to save a struggling business, whether brand new or established.
State launches venture capital fund
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) and Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) are creating an early-stage venture capital fund focused on information technology.
Dave Sobelman, owner and founder of Sobelmans Pub & Grill
What was the smartest thing your company did in the past year?
"Well that would be putting the cheeseburger slider in the already overloaded Sobelmans Bloody Mary. This alone has gotten us international attention, and business is up about 25 percent or so."
Study validates economic impact of Miller Park
During the heat of the debate prior to the decision to levy a 0.1-percent regional sales tax to help defray the costs of the construction of Miller Park, proponents of the new ballpark argued that it would be a regional attraction that would generate a net gain in economic impact.
Loan closed for redevelopment of former Eaton office tower
The Northwest Side Community Development Corporation said that it has closed on a $628,750 loan to Jonco Industries, which plans to redevelop the former Eaton Corp. building at 4201 N. 27th St. in Milwaukee.
Packaging manufacturer to move Illinois operations to Pleasant Prairie
L&M Corrugated Container Corp. plans to move its Zion, Ill. operations to a 99,838-square-foot building that it plans to purchase in Pleasant Prairie.
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Northern Gear to move from Franklin to Muskego
Northern Gear LLC, a manufacturer of machined parts, plans to move from Franklin to a 98,000-square-foot facility that it plans to build along Moorland Road in Muskego.
Union: Timing of Caterpillar layoffs suspicious
Peoria, Ill.-based Caterpillar Inc. announced Thursday it is planning to lay off 250 to 300 employees in South Milwaukee by June.
Milwaukee manufacturing pace slips
Milwaukee-area manufacturing growth slowed considerably in March, according to the monthly report from the Institute for Supply Management-Milwaukee.
WCTC to host exporting event
Waukesha County Technical College will host “The New Global Reality – Exporting for Growth” on Thursday, April 18, starting at 7:30 a.m. at the Center for Business Performance Solutions, 800 Main Street, Pewaukee.
