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Tesla to install supercharger in Pleasant Prairie
Tesla Motors will install a supercharging station for electric vehicles at the Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets as part of its nationwide rollout of charging stations for its car owners.
Biz Blog: Wandell reflects on Harley recovery
It wasn't easy, but Keith Wandell has turned the tide at Harley-Davidson.
Johnson Controls adds executive to focus on acquisitions
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. has named William Jackson executive vice president of the company's newly created Corporate Development function.
Brady Corp. profits dip in Q4
Milwaukee-based Brady Corp. reported a fiscal fourth quarter net loss of $177.3 million, or $3.41 per share, compared with a net profit of $11.7 million, or 40 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
DUECO introduces extra long aerial unit
Waukesha-based DUECO Inc. has introduced an aerial lift truck unit that allows for an extra long reach when trimming trees or performing backyard power line maintenance.
Kenall bringing up to 600 jobs across the border
Kenall Manufacturing evaluated both northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin for a year before it announced it would move operations from Gurnee, Ill. to Kenosha last week.
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High-yield bonds: Not exactly ‘junk’
High-yield bonds are commonly referred to as “junk bonds,” but when it comes to the benefits this asset class provides, investors should not be too quick to discard them when building portfolios.
Man on a mission
After Ward Alles completed his first mission trip abroad to the Dominican Republic in March of 2012, he not only felt compelled to return this past March for a second week of service but he also found inspiration to fulfill a mission of philanthropy in Milwaukee alongside staff members at Core Creative.
The rise of workforce marketing through social media
As social media has become an increasingly stronger force in people's personal and professional spheres, platforms like LinkedIn have opened up new opportunities for employees to actively participate in their companies' marketing initiatives.
“Crafting the Customer Experience for People Not Like You”
As companies continue trying to “differentiate themselves in a sea of sameness,” author Kelly McDonald encourages them to tailor their customer service efforts to the needs and expectations of customer groups, including ethnic minorities and religious segments.