Generational Equity, a Dallas-based mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately-held, middle-market businesses, announced the sale of its client, Acry Fab Inc. of Sun Prairie, to The Vollrath Company LLC of Sheboygan.

Gov. Scott Walker announced $1.2 million in additional federal employment and training assistance to help approximately 1,600 dislocated workers across the state learn new job skills.

The equity markets enjoyed modest gains last week resulting in the popular averages reaching the best levels in five years, and investors are growing more optimistic, according to Bruce Bittles, chief investment strategist for Milwaukee-based Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc.

Glendale-based River Run Computers (RRC) is launching its own hosted e-mail filtering service that protects users from inbound spam and viruses, while guarding them from  unintentionally spamming others.

Milwaukee Tool Corp. is expanding its research and development center in Brookfield with a $6 million investment and a commitment to create 128 new jobs.

The latest federal government data shows Wisconsin’s job growth is still lagging the U.S. average, with experts suggesting the reasons range from pre-recall election paralysis to reliance on manufacturing to shortages of skilled workers.

Ability Connection (AC), a program under Milwaukee-based IndependenceFirst, is seeking volunteers to train people with disabilities for careers in Information Technology (IT).

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Wisconsin Chapter is accepting nominations and applications for its second annual Milwaukee’s Finest Campaign, which recognizes proactive young professionals throughout Milwaukee who strive to be leaders and make a difference.

Mary Haynor, president and chief executive officer of Brown Deer-based Horizon Home Care & Hospice, has been elected secretary of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) for 2013 and 2014.

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and community organizations are reaching out to the community for volunteer mentors to assist young, at-risk men of color through a new campaign initiative called “Saving Our Sons – I will not die young.”

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Racine campus opened Monday, a week after acquiring the former Countryside Humane Society in Racine.

A flu outbreak ravaging the country has made its way to Milwaukee, putting a burden on area hospitals, clinics and businesses.