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Milwaukee-based Wisconsin Energy Corp. reported first quarter net income of $195.8 million, or 86 cents per share, down from $207.6 million, or 91 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2014.

Wisconsin's state-chartered credit unions increased profits by 21.6 percent and ending by 10.7 percent in the first quarter of 2015, according to new data released by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.

Brookfield-based Fiserv Inc. has reported first quarter net income of $178 million, or 73 cents per share, up from $168 million, or 65 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2014.

Milwaukee-based colors, flavors and fragrances manufacturer Sensient Technologies Corp. has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of U.K. specialty ink manufacturer Xennia Technology Ltd. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2015.

Oconomowoc-based First Bank Financial Centre has launched a loan pool program to encourage economic development in downtown Milwaukee.

When the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation was established in July 2011, its primary mission was clear: Respond quickly to the needs of the business community by working hand-in-hand with companies, economic development organizations and other partners to help grow Wisconsin's economy and create jobs.

Got attitude? “YES!” You all scream.

Got attitude? “YES!” You all scream.

Macromatic Industrial Controls Inc. boasts approximately 15,000 catalog numbers, but its goal is to continue developing two or three new products or redesigns every year.

I've read many articles about the problem of America's “skilled worker shortage" and why we need advanced training; but most don’t define or explain what they mean by "advanced training."