Viewpoints
No Call list should also ban text messages
Cellular phones have become an ubiquitous part of society, making anyone who owns one accessible 24/7, whether they want it or not. That fact hasn’t escaped the notice of telephone solicitors, who have expanded their target market to include both landlines and cellular phones.
Actuant to take impairment charge
Actuant Corp. has announced that it expects to report a non-cash pre-tax asset impairment charge of approximately $60 million in its fourth quarter operating results.
Briggs & Stratton unveils new snow blower engines
With winter just around the corner, Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. has unveiled two new snow blower engines.
Generac adds Sullivan to board
Waukesha-based Generac Holdings Inc., a designer and manufacturer of generators and other engine powered products, has announced the appointment of Tim Sullivan as a member of its board of directors.
Joy Global CFO to retire
Joy Global Inc. has announced that Michael Olsen, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will retire on Feb. 1, 2013.
Aries to benefit from training grant
The Center for Business Performance Solutions at Waukesha County Technical College has been awarded a $134,000 Workforce Advancement Training grant to aid its partnership with Aries Industries Inc.
Johnson Controls ends Shanghai lead production
Johnson Controls announced today it plans to eliminate lead-processing operations from its facility in Kangqiao battery plant in response to the Shanghai Municipal government's efforts to end lead manufacturing in the area.
Generac adds Sullivan to board
Waukesha-based Generac Holdings Inc., a designer and manufacturer of generators and other engine powered products, today announced the appointment of Tim Sullivan as a member of its board of directors.
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Joy Global CFO to retire
Joy Global Inc. today announced that Michael Olsen, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will retire on Feb. 1, 2013.
Nonprofit Calendar
Sunday, Sept. 16, through Saturday, Sept. 22, Share Our Strength’s Dine Out for No Kid Hungry fundraiser will be...
Tri-Adathon provides marketing for nonprofits
Tri-Adathon, a marathon event held by three local Milwaukee marketing and advertising agencies, is seeking entries from nonprofit organizations in southeastern Wisconsin that are interested in pro-bono marketing support. Entries are due Friday, Sept. 21.
Butler to chair Red Kettle Campaign
The advisory board of the Salvation Army of Milwaukee County announced today that Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame safety LeRoy Butler will serve as the honorary chair of the organization's annual Red Kettle Campaign.
