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“The size of the problem is significant. The Association of American Medical Colleges estimates the shortage will total 62,900 fewer doctors than needed by 2015, rising to over 150,000 by 2025, and this excludes the impact of the new federal healthcare law. There are about 950,000 U.S. physicians today, with shortages existing already in some locations (e.g. rural areas and even Riverside County, Calif.).”

Wisconsin State Fair single-day attendance broke a record in place for over a decade when almost 127,900 people headed to the fair Sunday, Aug. 5, fair officials reported. Total fair attendance was 920,962 people, surpassing last year's count of 911,231.

Milwaukee City Hall will display puppets and floats featured in this year's All-City People's Parade through Thursday, Aug. 23.

The annual Fittest Execs Program presented by BizTimes Media will be held on Thursday, Aug. 30, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Woodland Dreams Ballroom, 1721 W. Canal Street in Milwaukee.

The Urban Economic Development Association honored Will Allen of Growing Power, Inc. for his commitment to helping people of all backgrounds in all communities afford and obtain healthy, high-quality food. UEDA acknowledged Allen at its annual meeting on Thursday, Aug. 9, while celebrating 15 years of community support.

Milwaukee can be a dynamic city to host a corporate event in the summertime.

Marquette University awarded Dr. Richard Friman, Eliot Fitch Chair for International Studies and professor of political science, the 2012 Way Klingler Fellowship. With the fellowship, Friman will research anti-smuggling policies in advanced industrial nations – both inbound and outbound smuggling.

Marquette University announced a $1 million donation from Marquette School of Dentistry alumnus Dr. Jeff Moos and his wife, Beth, to go toward the Building for the Future campaign and help fund the school's 40,000-square-foot expansion.

Friday, Aug. 17, the Milwaukee Art Museum will host its monthly MAM After Dark from 5 p.m. to...

Thursday, Aug. 16, a Health Care Reform Roundtable presented by Independent Insurance Agent, the National Federation of Independent...