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Journal Communications’ earnings dip
Journal Communications Inc. today reported first quarter net earnings of $2.9 million, down from $3.4 million in the same period a year ago.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Preventing release of lethal science
When researchers used federal funding to genetically mutate the lethal H5N1 bird flu virus to make it capable of respiratory transmission between ferrets, the U.S. government was caught flat-footed on how to proceed with this potentially dangerous research.
BizTimes Bubbler: Booth Tag wins Marquette business plan contest
BoothTag, a mobile barcode game developed by Milwaukee-based Finn Digital was named the best overall winner of the Marquette University’s 10th annual Business Plan Competition.
Digital magazine provides wellness insights
BizTimes Media LLC has produced a digital edition of the Humana Wellness Summit, which provides insights from experts about starting and growing corporate employee wellness programs.
Chrysler profits soar to 13-year high
The stock market rose today as Chrysler Corp. reported its best quarterly profit in 13 years.
Herriges is new president of NARI National
Dean Herriges, owner of Urban Herriges & Sons in Mukwonago and long-time Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Council Inc. member, has been elected president of NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) National.
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Wellness research study seeks employers
A wellness research study being conducted by Marquette University, Medical College of Wisconsin, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking employers interested in promoting wellness programs to their employees.
French firm acquires Wisconsin Oven Corp.
PLC Holding of France has acquired Wisconsin Oven Corp., an East Troy-based manufacturer of industrial ovens for the aerospace, automotive, composite and finishing industries.
Briggs to cut salaried workforce by 10%
Briggs & Stratton Co. plans to reduce its salaried workforce by about 10 percent this year and shift some of its small engine production from Auburn, Ala., to China or elsewhere in Southeast Asia.
Preventing release of lethal science
When researchers used federal funding to genetically mutate the lethal H5N1 bird flu virus to make it capable of respiratory transmission between ferrets, the U.S. government was caught flat-footed on how to proceed with this potentially dangerous research. This week, a Senate panel is investigating biological security in the wake of the H5N1 research, with good reason.
