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National leader speaks at Manufacturing Breakfast
Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, spoke about the current state of manufacturing issues in the United States at the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Focus on Manufacturing Breakfast Friday in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee area manufacturing surged in February
The Milwaukee area manufacturing sector had a major increase in activity this month, according to the monthly report released by the Institute for Supply Management-Milwaukee.
Caterpillar prepares for local labor negotiations
Caterpillar Inc. is preparing for labor negotiations in South Milwaukee this week with contingency workforce planning training for salaried and management personnel.
Weyco finishes a strong year
Weyco Group Inc. announced fourth quarter net earnings of $7.7 million, or 71 cents per share, up from $5.5 million, or 50 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Wisconsin awards Manufacturers of the Year
Eight Wisconsin companies were awarded Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards Thursday night.
HellermannTyton still looking for skilled workers
HellermannTyton has completed the renovations of its new Milwaukee manufacturing facility but is still having difficulty hiring enough skilled workers to fill it.
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Walker encourages manufacturing innovation
Manufacturers are responsible for finding a solution to the skills gap and taking ownership of the future of their industry.
Mining debate is far from over
Michael Wiggins Jr., tribal chairman of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, says his tribe “will do whatever it takes” as a sovereign nation to stop a proposed iron mine near its reservation, including taking the case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Nonprofit Calendar
*Saturday, March 2, the “Eastside Music Tour” will hit Brady Street, featuring performances by more than 50 area musicians,...
Milwaukee Biz Blog: New website is a healthy resource for African American men
Milwaukeeans Eric Von and Faithe Colas have launched a new website to serve as a resource and advocate for health and wellness among African American men, who face disproportionately high rates of disease and mortality.