Milwaukee-based mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global Inc. announced that Michael W. Sutherlin, president and chief executive officer, plans to retire at the end of this year.

You have an excellent ongoing customer — a steady, high-revenue, profitable and long-time account.

The Milwaukee Brewers and Johnson Controls Inc. announced a multi-year extension of their current marketing partnership, which includes the naming rights to the Johnson Controls Stadium Club, the fine dining area inside Miller Park formerly known as the NYCE Stadium Club.

Employment levels throughout greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the United States are expected to continue shifting positively during the second quarter of 2013, according to the newest employment outlook survey released by ManpowerGroup.

Menomonee Falls-based Magnetek Inc. reported fourth quarter net income of $1.0 million, or 31 cents per share, down from $2.6 million, or 80 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

I continue to be intrigued by the exasperated opinions of baby boomers about their Gen Y employees. This is an emotionally charged situation. It consistently conjures up eye rolling and comments that begin with “When I was their age, I never would have...”

Brian Bennett is a partner and founder of STIR Advertising + Integrated Messaging, a national integrated advertising and marketing communications firm based in Milwaukee. Successful, bold businesses have some key characteristics in common, he says.

Lisa Mrozinski, total rewards manager of benefits and first vice president of Milwaukee-based Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc., will help local employers and human resource directors learn how to launch and develop a robust employee wellness program at the upcoming Humana Wellness Council to be presented by BizTimes Media.

Radio station 88Nine RadioMilwaukee (88.9 FM) has purchased a two-story, 14,000-square-foot building in Milwaukee’s Fifth Ward neighborhood near downtown to house its studios, offices and a new 100-seat broadcast performance space.

Pewaukee-based Waterstone Mortgage Corp. today unveiled a new logo as part of a new rebranding campaign.

Denver-based hrQ Inc., a staffing firm, announced today it is expanding into the Milwaukee market.

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