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As Americans, we take pride in making things. We also have gotten pretty good at wallowing in things, as well. While there is no doubt the United States faces some significant challenges – many of our own making and some a result of external factors – we seem obsessed these days with proving we understand just how bad things are.

September sales at U.S. retailers were mostly solid, as they included some back-to-school shopping ahead of the holiday season.

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of Milwaukee-based Marcus Corp., is teaming with Carey Watermark Investors Inc. (CWI) and The Arden Group to acquire the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North in a joint venture.

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Olive Fine Organic Living, located at 2624 N. Downer Ave. in Milwaukee’s East Side neighborhood, is expanding adding 700 square feet to its existing 1,500 square feet of space.

The Milwaukee Art Museum reached its third-highest attendance record during 2011-2012 with more than 395,000 visitors, according to an announcement the museum made Monday.

Westbury Bank, headquartered in West Bend, will close on Columbus Day, Oct. 8, while more than 150 employees take part in a company-wide volunteer day for the third consecutive year. Their volunteer efforts will be contributed to preparations for Washington County's Animated Holiday Lights Show, “Enchantment in the Park.”

The Milwaukee Bucks will host a round of national anthem auditions Saturday, Oct. 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the East Atrium of the BMO Harris Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth Street in Milwaukee.

Manufacturing has been transformed in the past 25 years. The perception of manufacturing, unfortunately, has not kept pace with the advances in processes, equipment and training.

The Hispanic Chamber of Wisconsin is supporting Palermo’s Pizza in its labor dispute.