Building a smarter Milwaukee
As the Milwaukee region attempts to turn the page on the Great Recession and rebuild its economy, it will need a new generation of workers capable of thriving with innovation in an era of fiscal austerity.
Menomonee Valley is a business magnet
Milwaukee's Menomonee Valley is providing an attractive business setting that is attracting some companies to move in from the suburbs. Employment in the valley has increased by 4,200 workers during the past 10 years, said Laura Bray, executive director of Menomonee Valley Partners Inc.
Mobile card reader helps small businesses process credit card payments
Today's fast-changing digital world presents many challenges for small business owners. Perhaps one of the most significant challenges is the company's ability to adjust to consumer expectations of paying with plastic.
Conference will help companies ‘Get Smarter’
To compete in the 21st century, the Milwaukee region will need smarter companies led by smarter executives who hire smarter employees.
Xten Industries is Kenosha Business of the Year
The 2011 Kenosha County Business Excellence Awards, presented by the Kenosha Area Business Alliance (KABA) and the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce, will be presented Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Student Center University Ballroom at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Harken HQ
Harken Inc. is building a new 170,000-square-foot corporate headquarters and manufacturing plant at N15 W248887 Bluemound Road in Pewaukee.
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Strengthen key elements when planning sale of a business
When an owner prepares for the sale of his or her business, a number of factors should be taken into account. Aside from the primary considerations of earnings and cash flow, owners should focus on strengthening key elements within the business.
Wind in her sails
Helen "Cookie" Mueller grew up on a farm in Manitowoc just eight miles from Lake Michigan. As one of 10 children growing up on a farm, the lake and boating was always something she viewed as incredible but unaffordable and unattainable for her.
Walmart donates $1 million to Growing Power
Walmart recently joined Will Allen to announce a grant of $1 million from the Walmart Foundation to help Growing Power strengthen 20 community food centers in more than 15 states.
“10 Critical Strategies for Finding Fulfillment in a Hectic World”
The book, "10 Critical Strategies for Finding Fulfillment in a Hectic World," provides insights on how to gain control over crucial decisions, strategize to be less fearful, balance priorities, develop resiliency and plan for adversity.
