Terry Lutz, former owner and president of Signicast, has written an autobiography and history of the Hartford-based investment casting company.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to reject additional federal Medicaid funding for the state’s BadgerCare program is drawing mixed reviews, mostly divided along party lines.

Johnson Outdoors Inc. will conduct its annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, Feb. 28, beginning at 10 a.m. at the company's global headquarters, 555 Main St. in Racine.

America can turn a slow recovery into a strong comeback, one that grows our economy and firmly reestablishes our country as a powerhouse of ideas and production. One of the keys — and what will determine the winners and losers of an exciting new era — is our willingness and ability to lead the next “big waves” of productivity.

Waukesha-based Generac Holdings Inc. continues to grow and reported a 28 percent increase in fourth quarter net sales to $342 million. For all of 2012 net sales were $1.176 billion, up 48.5 percent compared to 2011.

SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company reported that Chicago-based MillerCoors LLC posted an 18.6 percent increase in net income to $1.19 billion in 2012. Underlying net income for the year was up 9.5 percent.

Milwaukee-based Rexnord Corp. announced that its board of directors has initiated a review of its strategic alternatives that could include the sale of the company.

Menasha Packaging Company LLC's Folding Carton Group is expanding its capabilities with a $6 million capital investment that will enable it to be more flexible and responsive when supporting the brand merchandising objectives of its customers.

Oak Creek-based Nucor Cold Finish Wisconsin recently was named the 2012 Business of the Year by the South Suburban Chamber.

Horizon Home Care & Hospice, a nonprofit organization that provides home care and hospice services to families in southeastern Wisconsin, will host its seventh annual Matters of the Heart Gala Saturday to benefit its Grief Resource Center.

Gov. Scott Walker teamed up with Sojourner Family Peace Center and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Wednesday to announce a partnership in developing a Family Justice Center site in Milwaukee that will offer comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence.

The Green Bay Packers Foundation on Tuesday awarded $450,000 to 145 civic and charitable groups throughout Wisconsin with its annual distribution of grants.