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Wisconsin lost 2,900 private sector jobs in January
Wisconsin lost 2,900 private sector jobs in January and the state’s unemployment rate declined to 3%.
Marcus Corp. promotes Steve Martin to chief HR officer
The Marcus Corp. has promoted Steve Martin to chief human resources officer.
Carthage College names inaugural business school dean
Carthage College has named Jim Padilla as the founding dean of its new School of Business and Economics.
SKYGEN names Steve Berryman new chief executive officer
Menomonee Falls-based SKYGEN has appointed Steve Berryman to the position of chief executive officer. Craig Kasten, the company’s outgoing chief executive officer, is “relinquishing his role”, according to a press release. Kasten will continue as managing member of SKYGEN.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee opens new center focused on job readiness training
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee recently opened a new center on Milwaukee’s near north side to provide academic support and job training to young people in the city.
County’s proposed $45 million contribution to new Milwaukee Public Museum building moves forward
Two Milwaukee County Board committees approved a plan Tuesday to provide $45 million in county funds for the Milwaukee Public Museum’s planned new downtown building.
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Remotely expanding mid-term rental options in Madison and Milwaukee
The Madison-based company was founded in 2020 and is focused on providing mid-term housing for remote workers.
Northwestern Mutual funding scholarships so local workers can earn tech ‘nanodegrees’
As organizations throughout the state continue to work toward bringing more tech workers to our region, Northwestern Mutual has announced plans to fund the education of a cohort of Milwaukeeans so they can enter the tech workforce.
Johnson Controls suspends business in Russia
Johnson Controls is suspending business operations in Russia as the country’s invasion of Ukraine continues, according to a statement released Tuesday.
Rockwell Automation, Twin Disc suspend business in Russia
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation and Racine-based Twin Disc, Inc. both announced Monday they are ending business activity in Russia and Belarus until further notice.
