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The Helen Bader Foundation has dramatically expanded its lifespan with a new structure that will enable it to continue distributing grants in perpetuity.

After a rocky stretch of fundraising during its 2014 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign, the Salvation Army of Milwaukee County surpassed $4 million in campaign donations for the first time in its history.

United Lutheran Program for the Aging Inc., which does business as Luther Manor, announced the appointment of Stephanie Chedid as president and chief executive officer.

Charles McLimans will succeed Bonnie Bellehumeur as president and chief executive officer of Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, the nonprofit organization announced on Wednesday.

Pine Haven Christian Communities, based in Sheboygan Falls, has announced the retirement of chief executive officer Roger Leys, effective in April, in line with the organization’s board-approved succession plan.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s Milwaukee chapter and Safe & Sound, Inc. this week announced recipients of the organizations’ Crime Prevention Awards program, which puts a spotlight on the efforts of law enforcement and community members to reinforce neighborhood safety.

Wisconsin's unemployment rate remained at 5.2 percent in December, according to preliminary U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates released by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.

On Tuesday night, Americans saw Colorado sub shop owner Carolyn Reed at the State of the Union address, representing America's small businesses and their importance in driving the economic recovery.

“First of all, let's recognize that the vast majority of our schools, whether public or private are high quality....

BizTimes Media will host an interactive workshop designed to help business owners value their businesses and prepare them for sale.