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Milwaukee-based global color, flavor and fragrance manufacturer Sensient Technologies Inc. announced it will build a new facility in Johannesburg, South Africa.

When you pull a walleye from the Wisconsin River, cruise along the Fox River or dine overlooking the Milwaukee River, it’s hard to believe that 40 years ago waters had sludge so thick birds could walk across; that Green Bay dumped perfume into the East River to mask the stench, and that a sulfite liquor spill in the Oconto River discolored the paint on houses.

The AFL-CIO Center for Strategic Research has released a new report that questions whether Milwaukee-based Palermo Villa Inc. has lived up to its commitments to create family-supporting jobs after receiving $26 million in government subsidies.

The call for a “flatter” income tax often is accompanied by a call for fairness. In truth, the flatter tax is not fair, according to Jack Norman, author of today’s Milwaukee Biz Blog.

Brooke Infusino will join the Kenosha Area Business Alliance (KABA) on Oct. 29 as its director of talent development.

Milwaukee based ManpowerGroup reported third quarter net earnings of $63.1 million, or 79 cents per share, down from $79.6 million, or 97 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

The shakeup of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) continued today, with Gov. Scott Walker demanding changes in oversight of the agency.

Wisconsin's skills gap has been well-documented.

BizStarts Milwaukee has received a grant extension for $718,000 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to help grow start-up companies in the M-7 region.

First Stage Theater Academy, based in Milwaukee, has broadened its programming initiatives to accommodate students with autism through both classes and sensory-friendly performances.