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Port trade zone extended
The Port of Milwaukee has extended its foreign trade zone to a wider area of southeastern Wisconsin through an alternative site framework.
Johnson Controls appeals A123 sale
Glendale-based Johnson Controls has filed an appeal of the sale of A123 Systems Inc. to Chinese automotive parts company Wanxiang.
What can we learn from tragedy?
Like so many around the world, the unspeakable events in Newtown, CT literally brought tears to my eyes. Even as I write this, my gut is in a knot and my head is pounding like a snare drum. How could something so unimaginable occur? What kind of monster could commit such a heinous act? And the biggest question on everyone's mind....Why?
Nonprofit Calendar
*Now through Wednesday, Dec. 26, the Milwaukee Ballet will present its annual holiday performances of “The Nutcracker,” choreographed by...
Cover story: BizTimes salutes the Best in Business
The new edition of BizTimes Milwaukee magazine features an inaugural salute to the Best in Business.
Yamachika announces retirement from YMCA
After more than five years as president and chief executive officer of the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee and 30 years with the organization, Robert Yamachika will retire at the end of 2013, the organization announced Monday.
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Northwestern Mutual Foundation awards grants through Days of Sharing
The Northwestern Mutual Foundation has announced the recipients of its “Days of Sharing” campaign grant funds. The campaign awards $100,000 to 25 area nonprofit organizations that have been nominated by Northwestern Mutual employees. Winning organizations receive the funds in nominating employees’ names.
The Marcus Corporation celebrates anniversaries with donation to United Way
The Marcus Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, has donated $583,941 to the United Way of Greater Milwaukee in honor of Steve Marcus’ 50th anniversary with the company and the company’s 50-year mark of owning The Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee.
Potawatomi to reveal “Miracle on Canal Street” fundraising total and recipients
Potawatomi Bingo Casino will reveal its 2012 “Miracle on Canal Street” fundraising total today along with 20 randomly selected nonprofit organizations that will receive a portion of the funds.
Repairers of the Breach seeking donations for winter
Repairers of the Breach, a daytime shelter and resource center for homeless residents of Milwaukee, is reaching out to the community with a need for donations to support the homeless individuals it serves. Seasonal items needed in time for winter include:
