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Sprecher wins six medals at U.S. Open Beer Championship
Glendale-based Sprecher Brewing Company collected six medals at the 2012 U.S. Open Beer Championships. Sprecher was ranked as the 8th best brewery in the competition and was the only Wisconsin brewery to be listed in the top 10.
AT&T improves wireless network at State Fair
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.
Froedtert names new West Bend hospital president
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.
Made in the USA is cool again
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’.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: The banking industry has a problem
The federal government should put a strict “cap” on activities that banks and insurers do that get them in trouble.
Bank Mutual to reopen West Allis branch
Milwaukee-based Bank Mutual has planned a grand re-opening of its West Allis branch, 10296 W. National Ave., on Saturday, August 4.
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Rockwell third quarter profit up 6.2 percent
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.
Marcus Corp. finishes fiscal year on a high note
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.
Recall election ads boost Journal Communications
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.
100 days of progress for the county
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.
