Viewpoints

Terry Lutz, former owner and president of Signicast, has written an autobiography and history of the Hartford-based investment casting company.

Gateway Technical College hosted a grand opening last week for its expanded SC Johnson integrated Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Center.

America can turn a slow recovery into a strong comeback, one that grows our economy and firmly reestablishes our country as a powerhouse of ideas and production. One of the keys — and what will determine the winners and losers of an exciting new era — is our willingness and ability to lead the next “big waves” of productivity.

*Now through Thursday, Feb. 28, Stan’s Fit For Your Feet is hosting its seventh annual “Share-A-Pair” shoe drive. Interested...

Above the Clouds, Inc., a Milwaukee-based nonprofit organization providing free arts education programs for at-risk youth and families, kicked off programming Wednesday in the Layton Boulevard West community with two hip hop classes for neighborhood youth.

Menomonee Falls-based Kohl's Department Stores announced Tuesday a new collection from the Kohl's Cares merchandise program, which will support efforts to fight breast cancer.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Wisconsin Chapter will wrap up its call for nominations today for its 2013 Milwaukee’s Finest campaign.

BMO Harris Bank announced Tuesday that it will donate the proceeds from its annual holiday display at its office building in downtown Milwaukee to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.

Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., through its foundation, announced Tuesday that it is donating $594,000 in grants to support projects of nonprofit organizations that the company says, “help make Milwaukee an attractive place to live, work and play.”

Historic Milwaukee, Inc. will present two events in the coming month to change residents' views of Milwaukee and engage them in bold discussions about the future of the city.