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Harley tapers production at York plant
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. reported third quarter net income of $134.0 million, or 59 cents per share, down from $183.6 million, or 78 cents per share, as the company restructured its production process at its largest plant in York, Pa.
Social business is for job creators
If there was one bipartisan issue that resonated with both national political campaigns that descended upon Wisconsin this presidential election season, it was the need to create jobs and increase productivity for American businesses. One answer may come from a surprising source: applying social technologies and behaviors to companies can deliver jobs and provide step-change growth to businesses of all sizes.
Earnings jump for Koss Corp.
Koss Corp., the Milwaukee-based high-fidelity headphone company, reported fiscal first quarter net income of $366,153, or 5 cents per share, up from $280,597, or 4 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Rite-Hite CEO advises employees how to vote
Rite-Hite Holding Corp. of Milwaukee ignited a national conversation Thursday with the news that company founder and board chairman Mike White had sent an e-mail to employees, advising them against voting for President Barack Obama.
Atmosphere Engineering moving headquarters
Atmosphere Engineering Co., an industrial flow measurement system manufacturer, is moving its headquarters from Greenfield to a much larger building in Milwaukee.
Gaco Western to expand in Waukesha
Gaco Western, a waterproofing and insulation product manufacturer, will begin construction this week on a $6.5 million, 85,000-square-foot expansion at its Waukesha facility.
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Enrollment up at CNC boot camps
Some area technical colleges that host CNC boot camps have seen increased demand from both employers and students, so they have added additional courses.
‘Blue Sky Time’
Mike Natalizio, president and CEO of insurance brokerage and business advisory firm HNi in New Berlin, recently wrote a manifesto publication titled, "Complexity Unraveled: The Art of Leading in a Complex World." Natalizio says business leaders must tune out the noise to change the game.
‘Advancing the Entrepreneurial Spirit’: Do you have what it takes?
The one-year anniversary of Steve Jobs' death this month reminds us of the entrepreneurial spirit and American dream we all hope to achieve, whether we are considering opening up a business, already have one, or are working within a company as an employee.
Hire the right people: Measured approach identifies the best in class
Question:
"Enjoyed your last column in BizTimes on human capital management (HCM). I wonder if you could expand on the 'acquiring employees' aspect of that column. I lead an engineering consulting firm and we've had a hard time of late identifying front-line employees who are going to work out. Is there a way to be more scientific about this? Thanks!"
