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Milwaukee Area Technical College is offering a two-month, entry-level welding certificate program from May 26 to July 24 at the MATC Mequon campus’ new welding laboratory. The program has a capacity of 16 students, and it is free to students as the cost of the courses is covered by a U.S. Department of Labor grant.

Milwaukee-based ZBB Energy Corp. reported a fiscal third quarter net loss of $3.5 million, or 9 cents per share, compared with net income of $8,930, or 0 cents per share, in the third quarter of 2014.

In response to the recent layoffs at East-Troy based Erik Buell Racing and other area companies, the Walworth County Job Center is hosting a Walworth County Manufacturing Job Fair on Tuesday. The fair is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walworth County Job Center, 400 County Road H, in the South Building at Gateway Technical College in Elkhorn.

Cardiac Science, a manufacturer of automated external defibrillators headquartered in Waukesha, has unveiled the Powerheart G5 AED. It is the first FDA-cleared AED to combine fully automatic shock delivery, dual-language functionality, variable escalating energy, and fast shock times to help rescuers save a sudden cardiac arrest victim's life.

Milwaukee-based Lakefront Brewery Inc. has launched a new gluten-free beer called New Grist Ginger. The specially-formulated beer is the second gluten-free beer in the brewery’s portfolio since introducing New Grist Pilsner in 2006.

Dorner Manufacturing Corp. is planning a 25,000-square-foot addition to its 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility.

*Friday, May 15, through Sunday, May 17, the Milwaukee Ballet will feature performances of “Cinderella.” The production, presented by...

BizTimes Media's fifth annual Giving Guide serves the region's business community as a vehicle to engage with area nonprofit organizations and discover opportunities for philanthropic involvement.

The deadline for advance registration to attend the 2015 BizExpo for free is fast approaching.

Milwaukee law firm Godfrey & Kahn S.C. recently hosted an Earth Day volunteer event for its employees. Volunteers planted trees and spread compost at the Urban Ecology Center.