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Bubbler Quote of the Week
“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.).”
State Fair breaks attendance record
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.
Parade Display open at City Hall
Milwaukee City Hall will display puppets and floats featured in this year's All-City People's Parade through Thursday, Aug. 23.
Fittest Execs will offer corporate wellness insights
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.
UEDA recognizes Will Allen
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.
Marquette professor receives fellowship
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.
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Visitors rave about Milwaukee
Milwaukee can be a dynamic city to host a corporate event in the summertime.
Marquette dental receives $1 million from alumni
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.
Drought takes toll on Briggs & Stratton
Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. reported a fiscal fourth quarter net loss of $8.4 million, or 18 cents per share, which was an improvement over a net loss of $17.8 million, or 36 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Kohl’s earnings dip
Kohl's Corp. reported second quarter net income of $240 million, or $1.00 per share, down from $299 million, or $1.08 per share, in the same period a year ago.