Biz Notes
Environmental Health Concepts
Kenosha-based Environmental Health Concepts, Inc. has been awarded the designation of "Green Professional" in the 2014 Green Masters Program run by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. The designation signifies the company's dedication to sustainability in business.
How to seek expertise: Take care when choosing a consultant
Companies are increasingly hiring outside problem solvers to supplement their internal expertise.
The flip side of leadership: Quality followers essential to any successful organization
You hear a lot of commentary about a lack of leadership, but hardly any about the other side of leadership, “followership.”
Improve your own appraisal: Steps to help build your self-esteem
Have you ever wondered why you see yourself one way, while others don't see you like that at all? Do we underestimate or overestimate our skills and abilities or are we unaware how others see us? Is it a lack of feedback or do we just ignore or don't recognize the feedback?
Innovate or die: Are you creative?
Ask the average person whether she is creative. She will tell you that she's not an Einstein, a Mozart or an Edison.
Carroll to accept eighth graders into health disciplines
A select group of eighth graders from Bruce-Guadalupe Middle School will be accepted into Carroll University early next year to prepare for careers in health and medical sciences.
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Quarles recruiting patent agents to new internship program
To prime a pipeline of patent agents and attorneys, Milwaukee-based Quarles & Brady LLP has developed an internship program for science and engineering students who are open to exploring careers outside traditional industry walls.
Technical colleges work to rapidly fill new courses
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development recently awarded $28 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants to 16 Wisconsin technical colleges to increase their course offerings in high-demand fields.
Life after the sale
Jerry Jendusa recently sold his business, and he's had a lot of interest from Milwaukee-area businesses and nonprofits about how he plans to invest his financial windfall.
