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New casinos are not real economic development
The expensive battle between the Potawatomi and Menominee tribes over permission to build a giant new casino in Kenosha, Wisconsin has unending twists, turns, pros and cons, but there is one thing it isn’t.
Wisconsin employers lag behind in employment optimism
U.S. employers are more optimistic about the final quarter of 2013 than they have been in any fourth quarter since the start of the Great Recession, but Wisconsin employers are lagging behind their national counterparts in the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.
MMAC says Milwaukee economy continues to improve
Economic indicators in metro Milwaukee posted a solid July performance, according to a monthly report by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce.
Tesla to install supercharger in Pleasant Prairie
Tesla Motors will install a supercharging station for electric vehicles at the Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets as part of its nationwide rollout of charging stations for its car owners.
Biz Blog: Wandell reflects on Harley recovery
It wasn't easy, but Keith Wandell has turned the tide at Harley-Davidson.
Johnson Controls adds executive to focus on acquisitions
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. has named William Jackson executive vice president of the company's newly created Corporate Development function.
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Brady Corp. profits dip in Q4
Milwaukee-based Brady Corp. reported a fiscal fourth quarter net loss of $177.3 million, or $3.41 per share, compared with a net profit of $11.7 million, or 40 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
DUECO introduces extra long aerial unit
Waukesha-based DUECO Inc. has introduced an aerial lift truck unit that allows for an extra long reach when trimming trees or performing backyard power line maintenance.
Kenall bringing up to 600 jobs across the border
Kenall Manufacturing evaluated both northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin for a year before it announced it would move operations from Gurnee, Ill. to Kenosha last week.
Leadership words that need to be banned forever
Pabulum leadership words really bug me – but not as bad as they may bug you if they're uttered by your leader.