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Craft brewers roll out the barrels
Over the past 30 years, and particularly in the last decade, craft brewing has exploded in popularity across the United States. There are now 13,000 beer labels in the marketplace, catering to an ever more discerning beer drinker.
Nature-inspired designs
A new exhibit at S.C. Johnson & Son Inc.'s corporate headquarters in Racine celebrates the architectural innovations of Frank Lloyd Wright with depictions of his Prairie-style homes and a particular emphasis on Wright's appreciation of nature in his approach to design.
Neighbors object to Sheboygan County wind farm project
Hubertus-based Emerging Energies of Wisconsin wants to build a four-turbine, $25 million wind farm on a 400-acre site in southern Sheboygan County. However, dozens of residents in the area are objecting to the project.
Executives lead by example in Fittest Execs competition
Top executives are tasked with leading their companies by example, and that can be crucial when it comes to making time for fitness.
Gleeson helps executives improve their health
When executives step into Dr. Robert Gleeson's exam room, they get a whole lot more than a standard blood pressure reading and a slight tap to the knee.
The dark side of leadership: The toughest aspects of running a company
In 1970, as a C-130E Instructor pilot in Vietnam, I was asked to lead a treacherous mission just south of the DMZ.
The negotiator personality: Sheep, fox, donkey or owl?
I recently posed the question “Are you a cognitive or intuitive negotiator?” to a group of experienced negotiators and teaching professionals. We participate in the Expert Negotiator online threaded discussion at LinkedIn.com on a regular basis. The responses were quite varied and interesting.
Innovate or die: We are never too old to be creative
We keep hearing about all the young techies creating the latest cool app for our smartphones, and we think creativity belongs to the young. History and human biology suggest just the opposite.
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Keep an open mind: Should we really avoid political debate?
You've been told – or said yourself – many times, “Whatever you do don't discuss politics or religion.” It may be that you are prepping your son for his first serious job interview. Or prepping yourself for the annual holiday party. “OK, don't drink very much and don't bring up politics at all.”
Biz Notes
Wauwatosa-based Telkonet Inc. has been contracted by an existing military client to install its EcoSmart energy management technology in...
Personnel File
Brookfield-based Vrakas/Blum S.C. promoted Michael Scott and Rebecca Foat to managers in the firm's audit department. Tricia Knight, partner...
Business partnerships
Brian Bautz, president of Engineered Security Solutions Inc., a full-service electronic security provider in New Berlin, merged his business with Abbott Electronic Security in Kenosha to partner with longtime colleague Andy Abbott, now vice president of operations for E.S.S. Bautz shares key factors that led them to the merger and tips on how to identify a suitable business partner.
