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Facebook wants high-quality content from brands
Facebook has introduced a new algorithm to its ranking system that determines which stories appear in users' News Feeds. After surveying Facebook users to define what makes a post “high quality,” Facebook built a machine learning system that uses over 1,000 factors and signals from users to detect high-quality content so it can be shown higher up in the News Feed.
Oldenburg plans move to larger facility
Oldenburg Metal Tech Inc. expects to move into a larger facility and reach $4 million in sales this year, in large part because of owner and president Robert Oldenburg's management style.
Kay Yuspeh, owner/CEO of Elite Sports Clubs
What was the smartest thing your company did in the past year?
"Expanding the Elite Sports Clubs brand to five clubs in the Greater Milwaukee area by purchasing the former Le Club property, now known as River Glen, in Glendale. We now have three clubs in the North Shore area – Mequon, North Shore and River Glen – plus two clubs in Brookfield. With the addition of River Glen, we are the premier tennis facility with 44 courts. Plus we offer basketball, state-of-the-art equipment, 10 swimming pools, extensive weight-training, cardiovascular areas and free group classes at each location."
AFP to honor philanthropists
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter has announced the honorees to be recognized at this year's National Philanthropy Awards Event on Nov. 12.
Common Ground launches with Obamacare
Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative, a nonprofit organization selling health insurance plans on the new Affordable Care Act-created health insurance...
Nonprofit Calendar
*Saturday, Oct. 12, Mayfair Mall will hold a pep rally and showcase for area K-12 schools. The free “Celebrate...
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BizTimes Media 2013 Giving Guide
BizTimes Media’s third annual Giving Guide offers southeastern Wisconsin’s business community an outlet to connect with area nonprofit organizations for philanthropic involvement.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: ACA can help county treat mental health
The enactment of the Affordable Care Act provides an opportunity for ensuring that all individuals in Milwaukee County, especially those with low incomes, will have access to mental health care, according to Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen.
BBB to open new headquarters in Milwaukee
The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau will host its annual meeting and a grand opening of its new headquarters on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
Hospice organization to present film on end-of-life care
Horizon Home Care & Hospice will present an award-winning documentary titled “Consider the Conversation, A Documentary on a Taboo Subject,” on Wednesday, Oct. 16, to open up a dialogue on critical elements of quality end-of-life care.
