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The Water Council has named Matt Howard as the first director of the Alliance for Water Stewardship, North America.

I define attitude as, “The way you dedicate yourself to the way you think.” Think negative or think positive is a choice and a process. Negative is (unfortunately) an instinctive process. Positive is a learned self-discipline that must be studied and practiced every day.

Milwaukee Area Technical College is offering a two-month, entry-level welding certificate program from May 26 to July 24 at the MATC Mequon campus’ new welding laboratory. The program has a capacity of 16 students, and it is free to students as the cost of the courses is covered by a U.S. Department of Labor grant.

Milwaukee-based ZBB Energy Corp. reported a fiscal third quarter net loss of $3.5 million, or 9 cents per share, compared with net income of $8,930, or 0 cents per share, in the third quarter of 2014.

In response to the recent layoffs at East-Troy based Erik Buell Racing and other area companies, the Walworth County Job Center is hosting a Walworth County Manufacturing Job Fair on Tuesday. The fair is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walworth County Job Center, 400 County Road H, in the South Building at Gateway Technical College in Elkhorn.

Cardiac Science, a manufacturer of automated external defibrillators headquartered in Waukesha, has unveiled the Powerheart G5 AED. It is the first FDA-cleared AED to combine fully automatic shock delivery, dual-language functionality, variable escalating energy, and fast shock times to help rescuers save a sudden cardiac arrest victim's life.

Milwaukee-based Lakefront Brewery Inc. has launched a new gluten-free beer called New Grist Ginger. The specially-formulated beer is the second gluten-free beer in the brewery’s portfolio since introducing New Grist Pilsner in 2006.

Dorner Manufacturing Corp. is planning a 25,000-square-foot addition to its 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility.

*Friday, May 15, through Sunday, May 17, the Milwaukee Ballet will feature performances of “Cinderella.” The production, presented by...

BizTimes Media's fifth annual Giving Guide serves the region's business community as a vehicle to engage with area nonprofit organizations and discover opportunities for philanthropic involvement.