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Magnify the cold call
My degree is in engineering…metallurgy. Metallurgy is fun. You get to use high-powered microscopes to look at metals at...
Alternatives to bad advice about public speaking
If making a presentation in front of a group makes your heart pound and your throat close up, you're...
MMAC members forecast more growth
Milwaukee-area businesses see continued growth in the third quarter, according to the latest Business Outlook Survey conducted by the...
Economist projects ‘barely perceptible’ growth
Editor’s note: The annual BizTimes Mid-year Economic Forecast special report always includes predictions from a noted economist or wealth manager about the outlook for the rest of the year. This year’s featured Mid-year prognosticator is Richard “Dick” Marcus, associate professor of business at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
UW’s online degree plan has a promising niche
The University of Wisconsin System was a bit late to the digital education party, but at least it's not a no-show.
Employers more bullish after recall election
Southeastern Wisconsin business executives are more optimistic about the direction of their companies in the second half of the year than they were when the year began, according to the latest BizTimes Business Dashboard Survey.
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Dueling stages ruin Summerfest shows
Performer dependent, last night was likely the last time I'll ever go to a show at the Marcus Amphitheater during Summerfest.
Waukesha Foundry introduces ‘Pay for Skill’ policy
Waukesha Foundry has implemented a new “Pay for Skill” policy as part of a three-year contract agreement with United Steelworkers Local 4845.
NLRB makes decision on Palermo’s vote
The National Labor Relations Board has issued a decision regarding voter eligibility in the upcoming vote on whether to unionize Palermo’s Pizza.
Drought causes more complaints about earwigs
Have you noticed more earwigs in and around your home or business property? Clients of Batzner Pest Management have, as the number of calls and complaints for earwigs have nearly doubled since last year.