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Pasadena, Calif.-based Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza today announced that Walch Hospitality Group LLC, led by John Walch, has signed an agreement to develop six franchise stores in Milwaukee and Madison.

A proposed merger between American Airlines and U.S. Airways would create the nation's largest carrier and could be announced as soon as next week.

Milwaukee-based Sensient Technologies Corp. unveiled a strategic and restructuring plan that will include relocating its Flavors & Fragrances Group headquarters, technical groups and North American management from Indianapolis to Chicago.

Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. Inc. today confirmed that New Haven, Conn.-based Pickard Chilton will be the design architect for the new office tower that the company plans to build at its downtown Milwaukee headquarters campus.

*Now through Thursday, Feb. 28, Stan’s Fit For Your Feet is hosting its seventh annual “Share-A-Pair” shoe drive. Interested...

The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County surpassed its annual Red Kettle Campaign goal of $3 million, receiving generous donations totaling $3.7 million.

Second Chance Partners for Education, a Pewaukee nonprofit that provides an alternative high school program in manufacturing, has started a pilot program for earning an advanced manufacturing certificate.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Wisconsin Chapter will continue to accept nominations for its Milwaukee’s Finest campaign through Friday, Feb. 15, and applications through Friday, Feb. 22.

Milwaukee-based C.G. Schmidt Inc. has been awarded construction management services for the $1 million renovation of Horizon Home Care and Hospice’s inpatient hospice unit at Columbia St. Mary’s–Ozaukee.

Entrepreneur, executive and philanthropist Michael J. Cudahy will be the recipient of the 2013 BizTimes Bravo! Entrepreneur Lifetime Achievement Award.