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The Institute for Supply Management-Milwaukee reported a 2.5 percent jump in manufacturing growth in June.

Gov. Scott Walker today requested two federal agricultural disaster declarations for Wisconsin to help farmers that sustained losses this spring and summer as a result of extreme weather conditions that impacted fruit trees and the maple syrup collection.

June is Dairy month in Wisconsin, a time where we thank our dairy farmers for all of their hard work. You can do this by drinking milk, eating cheese and yogurt, it does a body good.

Marlene Doerr Kreilkamp, founder and executive director of Milwaukee-based SHARP Literacy has announced her retirement.

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation recently awarded six of Milwaukee’s civic leaders with awards at it’s annual meeting at the Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee.

Waukesha native and triathlete Gwen Jorgenson recently visited the Cass Street School Boys & Girls Club, at 1647 N. Cass St. Students there exchanged gifts for her to take to the London for the 2012 Olympic Games.

The Milwaukee Arts Board has opened its third cycle of its funds devoted to the conservation of public art in the City of Milwaukee. This cycle will contain $10,000 in grants available in increments of $1,000.

The United Way of Greater Milwaukee's Emerging Leaders were recently joined by members of the Milwaukee Bucks for a one-day community service project at YWCA's Transitional Housing Facility.

Cory Nettles, managing director of Generation Growth Capital and former secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, has joined the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Board.

The United Performing Arts Fund has exceeded its $10 million goal and raised $10,129,411 during its 2012 campaign. The announcement was made at the UPAF Campaign Finale at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Quadracci Powerhouse Theater. Green Bay Packer Super Bowl Champion and Dancing with the Stars winner, Donald Driver was present for the announcement.