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BizTimes Media is accepting nominations for its annual Health Care Heroes Awards, which honor people in southeastern Wisconsin who are making a difference on the front lines of health care.

Wisconsin's skills gap has been well-documented.

BizStarts Milwaukee has received a grant extension for $718,000 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to help grow start-up companies in the M-7 region.

Potawatomi Bingo Casino has expanded its fundraising efforts for its annual charity program “Miracle on Canal Street” by offering special menu items at its restaurants to benefit the “Miracle” cause.

GE Healthcare is donating a $440,000 educational grant for equipment for the Marquette University College of Nursing.

Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp, which operates U.S. Bank branches in Wisconsin, reported record third quarter net income of $1.4 billion, or 74 cents per share, up from $1.3 billion, or 64 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Chicago-based Northern Trust Corp., which operates a Northern Trust Bank branch in downtown Milwaukee, reported third quarter net income of $178.8 million, or 73 cents per share, up from $170.4 million, or 70 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

Associated Bank, a division of Associated Banc-Corp, announced it will close 12 retail branches in Wisconsin and Illinois to enhance efficiency in its branch network.

Snap-on Inc. today reported third quarter net earnings of $74.1 million, or $1.26 per share, up from $67.8 million, or $1.16 per share, in the same period a year ago.