Menomonee Falls-based Kohl’s Corp. today announced a partnership with Derek Lam, who will be the second designer for the retailer's DesigNation limited-edition collection.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards.

Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc., the world's leading supplier of automotive batteries, will stop manufacturing lead-acid batteries at its Kangqiao plant in Shanghai, China.

A food packaging company plans to add some 100 jobs as part of an expansion of the facility at its headquarters in west suburban Geneva.

After Joe and Jennifer Bartolotta, of the Bartolotta Restaurants, organized a team of 225 walkers at last year’s Komen Southeast Wisconsin Race for the Cure, they took their involvement in the race this year a few steps further.

The March of Dimes has appointed Jodi Legge as Wisconsin state director. In her new role, Legge will manage programs, public affairs, marketing, events, fundraising, operations and volunteer development for the Wisconsin chapter of the national nonprofit organization.

BizTimes Milwaukee invites southeastern Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to take advantage of a year-long marketing opportunity by submitting information to be featured in the 2013 BizTimes Giving Guide, a print and digital publication to showcase nonprofit organizations seeking support from the business community.

The Rock River Harley Owner’s Group will continue its tradition of riding to raise money for breast cancer research in southeastern Wisconsin with the 18th annual Ridin’ to a Cure on Friday, Sept. 21, and Saturday, Sept. 22.

The 2012 Briggs & Al’s Run & Walk for Children’s Hospital raised more than $1 million, according to an announcement from the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin

The advisory board of the Salvation Army of Milwaukee County announced today that Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame safety LeRoy Butler will serve as the honorary chair of the organization's annual Red Kettle Campaign.

Tri-Adathon, a marathon event held by three local Milwaukee marketing and advertising agencies, is seeking entries from nonprofit organizations in southeastern Wisconsin that are interested in pro-bono marketing support. Entries are due Friday, Sept. 21.