Industries

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a $2,055,188 grant to assist about 755 workers affected by the closure of four companies in Wisconsin's manufacturing sector: Joerns Healthcare Inc. of Stevens Point, SNE Enterprises Inc. of Mosinee, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. of Two Rivers, and Wausau Paper Printing and Writing LLC of Brokaw.

Milwaukee-based Lakefront Brewery Inc. was awarded seven medals at the Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition.

Milwaukee metal fabrication contract manufacturer Super Steel LLC will host a job fair on Saturday, July 14, from 8 a.m. to noon.

London-based professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP has named Aaron Jagdfeld as winner of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 Award for the manufacturing category in the Upper Midwest.

Sunday, June 24 Spring Creek Church will host Amerifest from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church...

Russ Darrow Toyota in West Bend has donated $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County as part of the dealership’s grand opening celebration.

Jasmine Johnson has been elected president of the Social Development Foundation, a non-profit that provides funding for the Social Development Commission’s programs and services.

Gilda’s Club Southeastern Wisconsin is hosting a week-long camping adventure as part of its Kid Support program, which is for children who have a parent, sibling or other family member or friend in cancer treatment.

Habitat for Humanity has started construction on its 500th house in Milwaukee, at 2228 N. 40th St.

Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers left fielder and reigning National League MVP, has been named the honorary chair for AIDS Walk Wisconsin 2012.