Concordia University Wisconsin plans to build a 5-story, 274-bed dormitory on the north side of its campus at 12800 N. Lake Shore Dr. in Mequon.

Barely one-third of states added construction jobs on either a monthly or annual basis in November, as the prospect of a more severe contraction in 2013 keeps hiring down, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials noted that the threat of the looming fiscal cliff’s spending cuts and tax increases is offsetting slight growth in construction spending and keeping employment levels down.

Cudahy-based Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. announced it has acquired all of the outstanding stock of Direct Connection Transportation (DCT), a non-asset truckload service provider based in Phoenix, Ariz.

Murfreesboro, Tenn.-based National Health Investors Inc. announced it is acquiring Charleston House, a 120-unit assisted living and memory care facility in Beaver Dam, for $20.2 million.

Waterstone Mortgage Corp., one of the largest mortgage lenders in the U.S. with more than 500 employees in 11 states, will move its corporate headquarters from 1133 Quail Court, Pewaukee, to the former GE Medical Systems building at N25 W23255 Paul Road, Pewaukee.

The state legislature will consider the creation of a new venture capital fund. Such a fund should be a public/private partnership, according to Sen. Frank Lasee.

BloodCenter of Wisconsin is seeking blood donations from community individuals to prevent a shortage in blood supply in the face of Thursday’s snow and rain.

Potawatomi Bingo Casino’s 2012 Miracle on Canal Street fundraiser distributed nearly $1 million among 30 local charities, awarding each more than $32,000 during the Miracle on Canal Street program Friday, Dec. 14.

Wired Wisconsin, a nonprofit coalition of businesses and organizations focused on enhancing technology throughout the state, is promoting the E-Cycle Wisconsin program this holiday season as a reminder to residents of the importance of recycling old electronics.

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The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra announced it has reached an agreement modify and extend its current collective bargaining agreement with its musicians through the 2014-2015 season.