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“In recent years, the legislature has demonstrated our commitment to improving Wisconsin's business climate. The technical college system plays an irreplaceable role in preparing citizens for the workforce and has led to the betterment of countless lives. I assure you the committee will be focused on improving, not diminishing, the critical role the Wisconsin technical colleges play.”

Ozaukee Economic Development has named its 2014 Business of the Year award winners in small business, mid-size and large business categories.

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation’s 1 Million Cups startup program will begin hosting meetings in the Milwaukee market beginning Aug. 6.

Midland Video Productions, a Milwaukee-based marketing and business video production company, announced the sale of the company after 34 years of ownership by George Liberatore and Neil Jaehnert.

Karen Ellenbecker, founder of Pewaukee-based Ellenbecker investment Group, is turning over the reins of her investment advisory company to her daughter, Julie Ellenbecker-Lipsky, who is the firm's new president.

U.S. Bank’s The Private Client Reserve has hired Erik Zipp as wealth management advisor in Milwaukee. Zipp will provide...

Brown Deer-based Bank Mutual has hired Joel Potter as assistant vice president/bank office manager at the Southgate office, 3340 S. 27th St. in Milwaukee.

The PGA of America and Kohler Co. have extended corporate hospitality sales for the 2015 PGA Championship to accommodate strong and continuing demand for on-course hospitality chalets.

Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Motor Co. has issued a recall for 66,421 motorcycles because of a problem with the front brake line.

Nick Pinchuk, president and chief executive officer of Kenosha-based Snap-on Inc., said at a recent IndustryWeek Best Plants Conference in Milwaukee that manufacturing careers are rejected by Americans because of a lack of respect for the value of the jobs.