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U.S. Bank donates $611,000 to United Way of Greater Milwaukee
Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp announced Tuesday that it donated more than $611,000 to United Way of Greater Milwaukee’s 2012 fundraising campaign through employee contributions and corporate gifts.
Kohl’s donates $1.5 million to TED
Menomonee Falls-based Kohl’s Corp. announced Thursday the continuation of its partnership with TED, the nonprofit organization that provides a platform for innovative thinkers to present Ideas Worth Spreading, with a donation of $1.5 million to continue its education-based opportunities for youth.
Last chance for Milwaukee’s Finest applications
Young professionals interested in a chance at participating in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Wisconsin Chapter’s Milwaukee’s Finest campaign must submit their applications by today.
Alverno College surpasses year-long volunteer goal
When launching its “Caring Counts: The Alverno College Volunteer Challenge,” just over a year ago, Alverno College aimed to tally at least 125,000 hours of volunteer service among students, their families, alumni, faculty, staff, the School Sisters of Saint Francis, and anyone connected to the campus community.
Nonprofit Economic Impact Report highlights lack of funding
The 2012 Wisconsin Nonprofit Economic Impact Report, released earlier this month, indicates a consistent struggle in the nonprofit sector to meet increased demand for services and resources with limited means of funding.
‘More Prosperity, Better Performance and True Independence’
Editor's note: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker delivered his 2013 Budget Address titled, “More Prosperity, Better Performance, and True Independence,” Wednesday night. The following is the transcript of his prepared remarks.
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Vote for Milwaukee in Bloomberg Mayors Challenge
You know I'm always looking for innovative ways to create jobs, which is why I'm very excited for this opportunity today.
Lean road to better cars, better health care
Remember a couple of decades when 75,000 miles on a car was time to trade it in? Now, it’s not unusual for an owner to drive a car for 200,000 miles.
ZBB Energy Corp. seeks capital investors as losses mount
Facing another quarter of mounting net losses, ZBB Energy Corp., a Menomonee Falls-based developer of renewable energy power platforms and hybrid vehicle control systems, is exploring its strategic options and is seeking sources of additional financial investments.
Wallen joins First Business Bank-Milwaukee board
First Business Bank-Milwaukee announced the election of Timothy Wallen to its board of directors.
