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Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Corp. reported second quarter net earnings of $29.1 million, or 59 cents per share, down from $32.3 million, or 65 cents per share, in the second quarter of 2013.

Glendale-based multi-industrial firm Johnson Controls Inc. has created the position of chief procurement officer and named Michael Bartschat to the role.

The Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington Workforce Development Board’s Water Accelerator program will host a CNC operator bootcamp from August 20 to December 16 at Waukesha County Technical College.

Jeffrey, As you suggest, my company is going to start filming client video testimonials. There will be some clients we would not invite to give a testimonial due to their less than stellar reputation in our community. What is the diplomatic response to such clients if they ask, "How come you didn't ask me to do a testimonial?" Leonard

Editor's note: The following is the text prepared for delivery by U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) when he recently spoke at the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research in Washington, D.C.

*Friday, July 25, German Fest will hold The Capuchins’ Run/Walk for the Hungry, a 5K run and non-competitive 2-mile...

BizTimes Media’s fourth annual Giving Guide offers southeastern Wisconsin’s business community an outlet to connect with area nonprofit organizations for philanthropic involvement.

Cindy Christensen will retire on Dec. 31 as president of Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and executive vice president of Children’s Hospital and Health System after more than 25 years of service.

Milwaukee Brewers players are taking time off the field today to complete a rainwater harvesting pavilion at the Guest House of Milwaukee, a new feature made possible by a charitable gift from the Brewers Community Foundation.

The Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee is seeking nominations for its 2014 Nonprofit Excellence Awards, which “highlight innovation and exceptional organizational performance” among nonprofits, according to the organization.