Stay consistent in the social media jungle
Building an audience and gaining maximum reach always takes center stage when it comes to social media strategies. With so many social media platforms available today, it's easier than ever for a company to reach an audience. However, if your messaging is not clear and consistent then your reach is much less meaningful.
Plastic Components expands Engineering Resource Center
Plastic Components Inc.
N116 W18271 Morse Drive, Germantown
Industry: Injection molding
Employees: 57
www.plasticcomponents.com
4.09%
The percentage of U.S. homeowners who are at least two months behind on their mortgage payments fell in the third quarter to 4.09 percent, the lowest delinquency rate since the third quarter of 2008.
Walker extends deadline for Kenosha casino decision
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker recently announced he is extending his self-imposed deadline for reaching a decision on a proposed Hard Rock Casino in Kenosha.
Jeff Robinson, managing partner-Wisconsin offices, Grant Thornton LLP
Jeff Robinson
Managing partner-Wisconsin offices
Grant Thornton LLP
100 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 2100, Milwaukee
www.GrantThornton.com
Industry: Accounting and consulting services
Number of employees: 110 in Milwaukee; 6,000 across the United States
Family: Wife, Beverly; three children and four grandchildren
Brewers Community Foundation caps impactful year
Brewers Community Foundation (BCF) and the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club raised more than $2.8 million during the 2013 season, with support coming from Brewers ownership, fans, players and sponsors, along with special events throughout the year.
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VISIT Milwaukee
VISIT Milwaukee was recently recognized with Meetings & Conventions' 2013 Gold Service Award, which salutes convention and visitors bureaus that have demonstrated excellence in their professionalism and dedication to services.
Take a trip: Journeys abroad teach us about opportunities and threats
As businesspeople, we need to know the potential impact of our world's variations in currency values, emerging markets, international politics and shrinking margins.
Take these steps to seize new opportunities
The sole purpose of a business is to grow. This can take on many dimensions – acquisitions, grabbing more market share, or new product or service, just to name a few. Many people get stuck and never grow because they think, “This is how we have always done it!” Or, when they want to grow and make changes, they do not understand the steps needed for a smart calculated risk.
