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Thanks to a financial gift Associated Bank has bestowed upon the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, the bank has been named the lead corporate sponsor of the cultural venue.

The Oconomowoc-based Rogers Memorial Hospital Foundation announced on Monday that it received a donation of $2.5 million from Dr. Michael Kubly and his wife, Billie, to support expansion of the FOCUS residential program. The program treats young adults with depression and mood disorders who are having difficulty transitioning into adulthood.

Menomonee Falls-based Kohl’s Department Stores had added to global relief efforts for last week’s earthquake in Nepal with a $50,000 cash donation to the American Red Cross.

Milwaukee will take part in a national food drive movement on Saturday as letter carriers across the country collect food donations from residents living along their routes.

More than 70 employers have registered for the Milwaukee Career Expo, which will be held on Thursday, May 28, at State Fair Park in Milwaukee.

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

A $3 million challenge grant awarded to City Year Milwaukee will help the nonprofit expand its mission to motivate students through elementary, middle and high school grades toward college and career opportunities.

A force of nine local businesses delivered more than 500 basic needs and entertainment items to The Women’s Center on Wednesday after collaborating on a month-long donation drive in April.

A $3 million challenge grant awarded to City Year Milwaukee will help the nonprofit expand its mission to motivate students through elementary, middle and high school grades toward college and career opportunities.

Arrowhead High School in Hartland plans to open a new 10,000-square-foot manufacturing and engineering center at the start of the new school year on Sept 1.