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Milwaukee-based vehicle access control products manufacturer Strattec Security Corp. reported fiscal 2015 second quarter net income of $6.9 million, or $1.58 per share, up from $4.7 million, or $1.09 per share, in the second quarter of 2014.

The City of Milwaukee plans to sell the four-story, 76,350-square-foot building, known as the International Building, at 611 W. National Ave. in the Walker’s Point neighborhood, to a developer that plans to convert it into apartments and first floor commercial space.

Wisconsin Precision Casting Corp. of East Troy announced on Thursday the acquisition of Northern Precision Casting Corp. in Lake Geneva. The closing date is set for Feb. 28.

The petition drive to stop the proposed downtown Milwaukee streetcar might not be able to stop the controversial $124 million project, according to an opinion issued this week by City Attorney Grant Langley.

Manufacturing activity in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois grew more slowly in January, according to a new report.

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.

Businesses in southeastern Wisconsin finished 2014 in strong fashion and are forecasting gains in revenues, profits and hiring in 2015.

The Medical Society of Milwaukee County, an organization representing nearly 4,000 physicians across the Milwaukee community, introduced this week a new brand identity, including a new logo and the tagline of “Powered by Physicians. Compelled by Community.”

Variety – The Children’s Charity of Wisconsin recently revamped its board of directors.