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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.

I received a phone call last week from a guy I would refer to as a highly talented, committed, hard-working young professional. A top 10-percenter or probably more like 5. This is the “guy” HR professionals all over the greater Milwaukee area are trying to recruit.

Growth and expansion in Wisconsin's manufacturing sector is stalling because of a lack of skilled workers, a panel of experts reported to the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board last week.

Students at Milwaukee Area Technical College in Oak Creek begin the first apprenticeships today in the new Industrial Manufacturing Technician program.

The last thing every salesperson wants is to be like other salespeople. Can you name another profession where there is such a strong distaste for being like all of the others in the profession?

Are you pleased with the quality of innovative thinking at your company?

Our TEC membership in Wisconsin lost two valued members and highly respected CEOs recently, one in a tragic motorcycle accident and one after a courageous fight with cancer.

Aside from managing their brand through official pages and groups on social media networks, businesses also have the option to run targeted advertisements on these websites based on the pay-per-click (PPC) model.

Social media is such a widespread networking tool that it is beginning to change the way businesses operate today.

Waukesha-based Generac Power Systems Inc. announced it is looking for qualified applicants to fill approximately 100 permanent manufacturing, professional and technical positions jobs at its Jefferson and Whitewater facilities.