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The Wisconsin State Fair kicks off today in West Allis and AT&T is enhancing its cell sites to give visitors better wireless service on the fairgrounds, the company announced Wednesday.

Wauwatosa-based Froedtert Health has named Allen Ericson as president of St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. Ericson will also fulfill the role of chief operating officer of the Community Hospital Division of Froedtert Health.

Millions of U.S. jobs have been lost due to American businesses seeking lower cost alternatives to manufacture their goods in other countries. I understand the importance of allowing free trade, but this has gone way too far. Our economy has suffered greatly from it. As a businessman in the Milwaukee market, I want to do all I can to help, and that starts with pursuing ‘buy American’.

The federal government should put a strict “cap” on activities that banks and insurers do that get them in trouble.

Milwaukee-based Bank Mutual has planned a grand re-opening of its West Allis branch, 10296 W. National Ave., on Saturday, August 4.

Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation Inc. reported fiscal third quarter profit of $190.7 million, up 6 percent compared to $179.5 million in the previous fiscal third quarter.

A strong early summer movie lineup and a recovering travel industry helped Milwaukee-based Marcus Corp. finish its fiscal year with record revenues, the company reported.

Milwaukee-based Journal Communications, which owns the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, AM 620 WTMJ and Channel 4 TMJ4, was one of the biggest beneficiaries of the recall election for Gov. Scott Walker.

It has been a pleasure to serve as Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors for these past 100 days. Working collaboratively and with a spirit of unity, the County Board has made notable progress in a number of areas. We have heard your desire for Milwaukee County to create jobs, pay down debt, increase transparency and enhance cooperation with the County Executive and our 19 municipalities.

Racine-based Modine Manufacturing Co. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Surrey, B.C.-based Geofinity Manufacturing. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The U.S. economy grew at a modest pace during the second quarter as gross domestic product increased by only 1.5 percent, the U.S. Commerce Department reported.

Racine-based Johnson Bank has further extended its reach in the North Shore by hiring three new leaders at its Whitefish Bay branch.