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What does the Third Ward need?
As several condominium and apartment building developments were built in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward, the neighborhood's population surged from 490 in 2000 to 1,536 in 2010.
BizTimes cover story: Italian dressing
The transformation of the Historic Third Ward from a burned out warehouse district into a thriving mixed-use urban neighborhood of residences, office space, stores and restaurants is one of Milwaukee's greatest redevelopment stories.
MMAC economic gauge improves
Economic indicators for metro Milwaukee rebounded in February from a weak January performance, according to the latest monthly report by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC).
Corix Utilities to open Madison office
Wauwatosa-based Corix Utilities has been contracted by Itron to install the City of Madison Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System.
Johnson Controls lands another hybrid battery contract
The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), an organization whose members are Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, announced the award of a $5.48 million lithium-ion battery technology development contract to Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc.
Briggs & Stratton to expand plant in Menomonee Falls
Briggs & Stratton Corp. announced that it will expand its service parts distribution center located in Menomonee Falls and move its parts distribution operations, which include the company's Simplicity and Snapper branded parts, from McDonough, Ga., to Wisconsin.
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WMEP to host Manufacturing Matters! conference
The Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership will host its Manufacturing Matters! conference on May 9, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Frontier Airlines Center in Milwaukee.
SPX expands Transformer Solutions facility
SPX Corp. revealed its newly completed manufacturing facility addition in Waukesha last week.
BizTimes Morning Headlines: Mexican company to acquire J.L. French
Sheboygan-based J.L. French Automotive Castings Inc has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Tenedora Nemak S.A. de C. V. (“Nemak”), a subsidiary of ALFA, S.A.B. de C.V.
Situations present opportunities for new business models
“Situation” is a powerful lens for identifying business model innovation opportunities and protecting whatever market space you now command. “Situational segmentation” recognizes that any one customer's needs – for a restaurant for example – depend on the circumstances giving rise to the need – entertaining, date-night, shopping with a friend. You can disrupt a leader or protect your position by finding situations where existing offerings fail to address situational needs.
