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Miller Compressing sold following OSHA violations
St. Louis-based leading national scrap metal processor Alter Trading Corp. has purchased Miller Compressing Company.
Future 50 companies are bullish
The five fastest-growing companies of the Future 50 in 2012 are understandably bullish about the future.
Manufacturing activity continues to stall
The Milwaukee area manufacturing sector continued to languish this month, according to a report released by the Institute for Supply Management-Milwaukee.
Five tips to save your business model
Has anyone noticed how many former market leaders are facing major revenue challenges? Sharp. Dell. Best Buy. HP. Penny's....
Campbell’s to move spice production to Milwaukee
Campbell Soup Company announced Thursday it will close its South Plainfield, N.J., spice plant and consolidate spice production at its Milwaukee plant.
The move makes Milwaukee's spice facility, 500 West Edgerton Ave., the major food manufacturer's only spice operation supplying its U.S. thermal plants.
The move makes Milwaukee's spice facility, 500 West Edgerton Ave., the major food manufacturer's only spice operation supplying its U.S. thermal plants.
Generac raises outlook
Waukesha-based generator manufacturer Generac has raised its outlook for 2012 in light of strong financial results it expects for the third quarter.
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Homeownership is crucial for America’s future
Though the housing market has gone through its share of ups and downs in recent years, when it comes to attitudes regarding homeownership, there appears to be one constant for most Americans. They still consider that owning a home is very much a part of the American Dream.
Homeownership rally to highlight concerns over national housing issues
A homeownership rally uniting concerned community members with elected officials will take place Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at O'Donnell Park in Milwaukee, 910 E. Michigan Street. Sponsored by the Metropolitan Builders Association, the Wisconsin Builders Association, and the National Association of Home Builders, the Rally for Home ownership will draw attention to significant housing issues in the face of the Nov. 6 Presidential elections.
Consumer confidence on the rise
The University of Michigan-Thomson Reuters Consumer Confidence Index rose in September to 78.3, its highest level since May.
Batzner cockroaches raise funds for Ronald McDonald House
While Batzner Pest Management, a pest control company based in New Berlin, will celebrate National Customer Service Week from Oct. 1 to Oct. 5 with a staff cookout and office games, the highlight of the week rests with its annual Madagascar Hissing Cockroach race set for Tuesday, Oct. 2.
