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Racine-based SC Johnson & Son has ended its contract with Ohio logistics provider Exel, according to a WARN notice filed with state officials on Wednesday. As a result, 98 Exel employees will be affected.

McCain Foods USA Inc. of Lisle, Ill., announced on Wednesday that it will close operations at its Fort Atkinson manufacturing plant at 801 Rockwell Ave. due to “changing business dynamics.”

BizTimes Media LLC on Monday published the 2015 edition of WisconsinBiz, the annual publication that promotes Wisconsin as a place to grow or move a business.

The Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee (HPGM) is expecting a record crowd and record funds raised at its annual Five Star Gala to be held Saturday, May 9, at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee.

Former Harley-Davidson chief executive officer and president James Ziemer and his wife, Yvonne, have donated $1 million to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Nursing. Intended to strengthen UWM's ability to fill a growing nursing shortage in Wisconsin, the gift will fund a clinical simulation center on the university's Kenwood Campus, which is home to Wisconsin's largest nursing program.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on March 24 that Trial Trademark and Appeal Board (TTAB) decisions “can be weighty enough” to preclude a district court from litigating the likelihood of confusion between trademarks in a subsequent infringement suit. The decision in B&B Hardware, Inc. v Hargis Industries, Inc. may not settle the nearly 20-year dispute between the owners of the SEALTIGHT and SEALTITE marks; however, the ruling is likely to increase the importance of TTAB proceedings. In certain circumstances, federal district courts may be bound by TTAB determinations that trademarks are confusingly similar under the doctrine of issue preclusion. Issue preclusion prevents the same issues from being litigated more than once, saving time and resources.

*Friday, April 24, The Women’s Center will hold its 38th anniversary celebration during a special luncheon at the Italian...

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.

Beyond Vision is much like any other Milwaukee-area manufacturer, offering such capabilities as CNC milling, CNC turning and manual machining.

Sojourner Family Peace Center raised more than $200,000 during its 12th annual Awear Fashion Show – the most the nonprofit has ever generated at its signature fashion show fundraiser. The event, presented by Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Motor Co., was held April 2 at Harley-Davidson. In addition to the runway show, the event featured hors d’oeuvres and a cocktail reception, as well as a wine pull, ruby dig, beauty bar and auctions.