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The Internet of Things: Milwaukee firms create smart products for new age
The Internet of Things will change the ways we live, work and play.
By 2020, there will be 50 billion...
Beyond Water Street: Schmidt restaurant empire heads south to Oak Creek
Many Milwaukee-area residents have dined or had a drink at one of the numerous restaurants and bars in the...
ManpowerGroup reports higher profits in 4Q
Milwaukee-based staffing and workforce development firm ManpowerGroup today reported fourth quarter net income of $117.2 million, or $1.47 per share, up from $101.2 million, or $1.25 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2013.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Washington County launches workforce program
To combat a severe labor shortage that could sweep through Washington County within the next decade, the Washington County Economic Development Corporation (EDWC) has created a new program that will package customized workforce solutions for individual businesses.
Economic Trends 2015: Ramp it up!
Businesses in southeastern Wisconsin finished 2014 in strong fashion and are forecasting gains in revenues, profits and hiring in 2015.
American Heart Association awards MPS employee wellness program
Milwaukee Public Schools' employee wellness program recently earned a gold designation from the American Heart Association's Fit-Friendly Worksite Wellness Program. MPS is one of two school districts in Wisconsin to earn the recognition.
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A first glimpse inside Kenosha’s new Amazon fulfillment center
It is the size of 28 football fields and boasts enough steel to build the Eiffel Tower twice.
BizTimes Media 2015 Giving Guide
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.
HopeLine social media campaign generates funds for Sojourner
A successful social media campaign spearheaded by Verizon Wireless’ HopeLine initiative enabled the company to donate a $20,000 grant to Milwaukee’s Sojourner Family Center.
Assurant Foundation distributes grants to youth-serving agencies
Assurant Foundation, a philanthropic arm of Milwaukee-based Assurant Health, has distributed $240,000 worth of grants to eight area nonprofits serving the city’s population of youth who struggle with hunger, homelessness and health and wellness.
