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Milwaukee-based global color, flavor and fragrance manufacturer Sensient Technologies Inc. announced it will build a new facility in Johannesburg, South Africa.

When you pull a walleye from the Wisconsin River, cruise along the Fox River or dine overlooking the Milwaukee River, it’s hard to believe that 40 years ago waters had sludge so thick birds could walk across; that Green Bay dumped perfume into the East River to mask the stench, and that a sulfite liquor spill in the Oconto River discolored the paint on houses.

Laacke & Joys announced today it will close its stores in downtown Milwaukee and Mequon and will consolidate its operations at its store in Brookfield at 19233 W. Bluemound Road.

The call for a “flatter” income tax often is accompanied by a call for fairness. In truth, the flatter tax is not fair, according to Jack Norman, author of today’s Milwaukee Biz Blog.

The Milwaukee Bucks will host the 36th annual MACC Fund Game Saturday night at the Bradley Center.

Green Bay-based Associated Banc-Corp reported third quarter net income of $45 million, or 26 cents per share, up from $34 million, or 20 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Bank Mutual Corp. reported third quarter net income of $2.0 million, or 4 cents per share, up from $1.3 million, or 3 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Milwaukee based ManpowerGroup reported third quarter net earnings of $63.1 million, or 79 cents per share, down from $79.6 million, or 97 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Sensient Technologies Inc. today reported third quarter net earnings of $32.9 million, or 66 cents per share, up from $32.0 Million, or 64 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

BMO Financial Group announced it has completed the integration of the personal, commercial and wealth operating systems of Harris Bank and M&I Bank.