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The accelerated pace of startup activity in the M7 region provides a golden opportunity for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to rebrand itself as an E-University – E for Entrepreneur.

The Milwaukee Bucks and MillerCoors, one of the team's long-tenured corporate partners, have unveiled a limited-edition 2013-14 Commemorative Bucks Coors Light can that will be available throughout the region this season.

Milwaukee-based Badger Meter Inc. reported record sales, record net earnings and record earnings per share for the third quarter.

Kenosha-based Snap-on Inc. reported third quarter net earnings of $84.6 million, or $1.43 per share, compared with $74.1 million, or $1.26 per share, in the same period a year ago.

Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. reported a fiscal first quarter net loss of $19.3 million, or 41 cents per share, compared with a net loss of $16.5 million, or 35 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. is acting to address potential safety issues by voluntarily recalling certain 2014 Touring motorcycles equipped with a hydraulic clutch system that may pose a safety issue for riders and passengers.

Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Corp. reported third quarter net earnings of $31.5 million, or 63 cents per share, down from $32.9 million, or 66 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Outpost Natural Foods announced it will no longer carry any Palermo's Pizza products at all three of its Milwaukee locations.

Jerome Peribere, CEO of Sealed Air Corp., is on a mission to improve the company’s efficiency and earnings.

Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Corp. reported third quarter net earnings of $31.5 million, or 63 cents per share, down from $32.9 million, or 66 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.