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UEDA recognizes Will Allen
The Urban Economic Development Association honored Will Allen of Growing Power, Inc. for his commitment to helping people of all backgrounds in all communities afford and obtain healthy, high-quality food. UEDA acknowledged Allen at its annual meeting on Thursday, Aug. 9, while celebrating 15 years of community support.
Visitors rave about Milwaukee
Milwaukee can be a dynamic city to host a corporate event in the summertime.
Civil discourse is a faint memory
When newly named Republican Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan attempted to make his first stump speech on the “soapbox” at the Iowa State Fair Monday, he was greeted by a small chorus of hooligans who shouted at him the entire speech.
Losses mounting at Quad/Graphics
Sussex-based Quad/Graphics Inc. reported a second quarter net loss of $20.8 million, or 44 cents per share, compared with a net loss of $10.2 million, or 31 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Dear Wisconsin: A letter to the state from Milwaukee
Dear Wisconsin,
It's been too long. I should have written earlier. Things obviously have been tense between us for a while - we really haven't connected since 1994, when you sent that "feel better" card about the Green Bay Packers not playing at County Stadium anymore.
It's been too long. I should have written earlier. Things obviously have been tense between us for a while - we really haven't connected since 1994, when you sent that "feel better" card about the Green Bay Packers not playing at County Stadium anymore.
Strattec caps strong fiscal year
Milwaukee-based Strattec Security Corp. reported fiscal fourth quarter net income of $3.2 million, or 97 cents per share, up from $2.7 million, or 81 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
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Magnetek’s profits rise
Menomonee Falls-based Magnetek Inc. reported second quarter net income of $3.2 million, or 99 cents per share, up from $1.2 million, or 37 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Drought takes toll on Briggs & Stratton
Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. reported a fiscal fourth quarter net loss of $8.4 million, or 18 cents per share, which was an improvement over a net loss of $17.8 million, or 36 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Kohl’s earnings dip
Kohl's Corp. reported second quarter net income of $240 million, or $1.00 per share, down from $299 million, or $1.08 per share, in the same period a year ago.
IMS earnings grow
New Berlin-based International Monetary Systems Ltd. reported second quarter net income of $98,647, up from $77,196 in the same period a year ago.
