Viewpoints

Milwaukee School of Engineering students recently designed and installed a new electric motor on the Fondy Food Center’s 1950’s era Allis Chalmers G tractor. The conversion project was funded by Brady Corporation Foundation.

What would the late Gov. Lee Dreyfus think about Tuesday’s recall? The former chancellor of the University of Stevens Points brought a talented group of executives into his administration, people picked by their talent, not their politics. It was a joy to be part of the team.

The debate over federal dairy policy and the Dairy Security Act (DSA) contained within the more comprehensive U.S. farm bill legislation is far from over.

Racine-based Modine Manufacturing Company, a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, has signed a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire privately held Geofinity Manufacturing of Surrey, British Columbia.

Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. has named Glen Hackmann its 2012 Brenton H. Rupple Citizenship Award recipient.

Cudahy-based transportation and logistics company Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. has acquired all outstanding capital stock in CTW Transport.

Why are so many experienced professionals saying that the business climate today is more unforgiving than ever? It is faster paced, with shorter turnaround times, combined with demands to address relentless change. In addition, the level and quality of competition is greater than ever. The pressure to perform is extraordinary!

Milwaukee attorney Amy Lindner has been named president and chief executive officer of Meta House in Milwaukee.

Wall Street chatter about the outlook for Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. is heating up, sparked by the recent sale of millions of dollars of HOG stock by company insiders.

Beginning June 2, architecture fans can explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s transformative Prairie-Style designs at a new free gallery opening on S.C. Johnson’s historic Wright-designed campus in Racine.