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Declining demand leads to more Caterpillar layoffs
Peoria, Ill-based Caterpillar Inc. announced Friday it will lay off more than 460 supplemental employees from its plant in Decatur, Ill.
Tours highlight economic value of creative cluster
With institutions such as Discovery World and the Betty Brinn Children's Museum and arts groups such as Milwaukee Film, Milwaukee's creative industries cluster has been a rising force in the growth of the region's economy, according to the cultural leaders of Creative Alliance Milwaukee (CAM).
Briess acquires Wyoming plants
Chilton, Wis.-based Briess Malt & Ingredients Co announced it has acquired a barley storage and processing facility in Ralston, Wyo., and a seed plant in Powell, Wyo., from Riverland Ag Corp.
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Brewers launch new community initiative
The Milwaukee Brewers have announced a new community initiative called “Beyond the Diamond,” which features a series of community outreach events that will take place throughout the season.
Black is new owner of the Milwaukee Wave
Jim Lindenberg announced Wednesday that he has sold the Milwaukee Wave Professional Indoor Soccer Team and the team’s Wave of Hope Foundation to Sue Black, who was named president and chief executive officer of the team in February.
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Thiensville Farmers Market to feature more goods at a new location
The Village of Thiensville Farmers Market will return this June at a new location with a new focus on drawing more people and offering a broader supply of food harvested by local farmers and goods crafted by local residents.
U.S. Bank exec named board chair of LISC
Lisa Glover, executive vice president and director of community affairs for U.S. Bank, has been named chair of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) advisory board in Milwaukee.
MYSO conductor announces retirement
After 48 years of leading the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO), conductor Ronald Melby will step down from the podium in May.
Kohl’s to fund $2 million grant in honor of National Go Green Event
Kohl’s Department Stores, based in Menomonee Falls, will celebrate the company’s fourth annual National Go Green Event by donating $2 million in corporate grants to nonprofits across the country focused on serving youth.