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Hilary Dickinson, former BizTimes Milwaukee reporter.

Quad/Graphics receives $15 million to aid in addition of 500 jobs

Sussex-based Quad/Graphics Inc. is receiving $15.7 million in tax credits from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to assist in the addition of 500 jobs in Wisconsin.

Wildeck to hire 100, undergo $1 million renovation

Wildeck Inc. is undergoing a $1 million renovation project at its 150,000-square-foot Waukesha facility located at 405 Commerce St.

Johnson Controls sells security business to Virginia company

Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. will sell its federal security integration business to Springfield, Va.-based Versar Inc. The companies had previously been in a joint venture.

Milwaukee receives $6 million in federal apprenticeship grants

The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded two Milwaukee institutions a total of $6 million in grants that will create more than 700 new apprenticeships in areas including manufacturing. The funding is part of the American Apprenticeship grant initiative.

Johnson Controls expands in Chinese automotive battery market with new partnership

Johnson Controls Inc. is expanding into the Chinese automotive battery market as a result of a partnership with an auto parts subsidiary of Beijing Automotive Industry Group Co. Ltd.

U.S. News recognizes Marquette in 2016 Best Colleges list

Marquette University made the grade when U.S. News & World Report unveiled its list of the 2016 Best Colleges on Wednesday. Marquette, the state’s largest private university, tied for No. 86 on its list of the best national universities.

Google Express brings next day shipping to Milwaukee

Google's next day delivery service Google Express is now being offered in parts of central and eastern Wisconsin, including Milwaukee.

MATC to offer eligible high school seniors free tuition

Milwaukee Area Technical College president Vicki Martin announced today the MATC Promise, an initiative that will provide free tuition for eligible 2016 high school graduates.

MillerCoors names Hattersley CEO

The board of directors of MillerCoors LLC today named Gavin Hattersley chief executive officer effective immediately. Hattersley, 52, has served as interim CEO since July 1, following former CEO Tom Long's retirement on June 30.

Businesses feel urgency to comply with Obamacare

Given the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act and the many failed attempts in Congress to repeal it, Quarles & Brady LLP attorney Amy Ciepluch believes the law, often referred to as Obamacare, is not going anywhere.

“I would say that employers can put to rest any hope that the Affordable Care Act will go away,” Ciepluch said. “For the last five years, I've been barraged with the 'Is this going to go away?' 'Will this be repealed?' type questions, and at this point…we should assume it's here to stay and operate based on that assumption.”

With that in mind, area health insurance experts say employers need to be prepared for several key upcoming changes.

Mortara Expands

Milwaukee-based Mortara Instrument Inc. recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction of a $5 million, 64,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility...

Kenosha commissary churns out Roundy’s brand food

Roundy’s Commissary 5500 52nd St., Kenosha Industry: Food manufacturingEmployees: 275www.roundys.com Everything from the chicken pot pies, salsa and soup to the orange juice, ice...

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