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The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin will kick off a busy summer of activities by presenting a Latina Leadership Series Workshop of the Month on Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Dallas-based Trinity Industries Inc. today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Meyer Steel Structures, which operates an ABB Inc. plant in New Berlin.

The Big Bang fireworks display at Summerfest was postponed for the second consecutive night Thursday, as the temperature of the water in Lake Michigan remained 10 degrees colder than usual after a brutal winter.

BizTimes Media’s fourth annual Giving Guide offers southeastern Wisconsin’s business community an outlet to connect with area nonprofit organizations for philanthropic involvement.

The Milwaukee Center for Independence marked its 75th year with a gala at Discovery World on Thursday, June 19. The anniversary celebration featured a keynote address by Dr. Michio Kaku, a theoretical physicist, bestselling author and regarded futurist. The evening also included the inaugural presentation of the Spirit of Independence Awards.

Despite the foggy, chilly conditions, Summerfest 2014 kicked off yesterday at the Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee’s Third Ward.

VISIT Milwaukee has named its officers and board of directors for the 2014-’15 term.

Michael Cudahy, one of the driving forces behind moving Discovery World to Milwaukee's lakefront, has stepped down from his co-chair position on the board of directors.

The Northwestern Mutual Foundation announced on Wednesday it has awarded more than $2 million to nonprofits through its neighborhoods and education grants programs.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter is accepting nominations for its 2014 National Philanthropy Day Awards through Monday, June 30.