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Community groups to merge

United Neighborhood Centers of America (UNCA) and the Alliance for Children and Families will combine their memberships in January 2014 to strengthen their community impact with a consolidated network of more than 500 local organizations.

Volunteer to be a lifelong learner

Volunteerism can help business leaders gain valuable learning and critical thinking skills, according to Gary Meier, president of Metalworld Inc. in Racine, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The company, formerly known as Racine Boiler and Tank, fabricates a wide variety of metal products.

Personnel File

Accounting


Brookfield-based Vrakas/Blum, S.C. has named Brad Hermes a new shareholder. Hermes has been with the firm since 1998 and most recently served as a principal in the audit and business advisory department. Hermes is a certified public accountant with expertise in providing assurance, business advisory and strategic planning services to clients in manufacturing, construction, distribution, software and service sectors.

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Broan-NuTone


Hartford-based manufacturer Broan-NuTone was recently recognized as the grand prize winner of the "Oh the Humanity" contest hosted by Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity in partnership with AM 540 ESPN Milwaukee. The contest aimed to honor volunteer groups for their philanthropic support of the nonprofit organization and to encourage more businesses and individuals to donate their time, talent and treasure.

Make meetings work

It's universal: people are mired in meetings. In some organizations, meetings have replaced work as a primary daily activity.

Be a boss ‘everyone wants to work for’

“Who is your all-time favorite boss?” That's a question I often ask participants in leadership seminars.

Innovate or die

Are you wondering if your team or even you personally possess the creative gene that would enable you and your team to innovate? Should you be looking to hire the next Steve Jobs?

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