BizTimes Milwaukee

Milwaukee-based Telkonet Inc., developer of the EcoSmart energy management platform, recently announced that a United States military academy, which the firm declined to name, is the latest military institution to deploy its network-enabled energy-saving technology.

For some time I subscribed to a magazine called "Bottom Line/Personal." This publication offers advice from experts in a wide spectrum of fields, from investments to relationships. Somehow, when I moved to Florida I failed to keep up with this helpful newsletter. I think I'll get back on their subscription list.

Question: "I enjoyed your 'Leadership Transition' column in the Sept. 2 issue of BizTimes Milwaukee magazine. The idea of an assimilation exercise for new managers sounds fascinating. My question is, can this be done in a nonprofit organization, too? Thanks."

As we head into the fall, some things seem clear. Our government remains in a dreadful mess (yes, we have a higher gross debt limit). Our growth is so anemic that many economists are saying that we're back in a recession.

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