Business group says health care costs declining
The Business Health Care Group reported Thursday that they have made significant progress toward its goal of bringing health care costs down to the Midwest average.
Super Steel founder submits bid for company
Super Steel Products Corp. founder Fred Luber said Thursday that a company he has organized has signed an agreement to purchase the Milwaukee manufacturing company, which filed for receivership under Chapter 128 of the Wisconsin Statutes last week.
Teamsters file for injunction against Republic Airways
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is going to court to prevent what the union says is an attempt by Republic Airways Holdings Inc. to strip Frontier Airlines mechanics moving to Milwaukee of their union representation.
Wisconsin foreclosures rise in February
Wisconsin foreclosure filings increased nearly 8 percent in February compared with January and rose almost 34 percent from February 2009, according to foreclosure data tracker RealtyTrac Inc.
Marquette, UWM receive grant for freshwater research center
The National Science Foundation has awarded $675,000 to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University to form an Industry & University Cooperative Research Center over the next five years focused on freshwater research, UWM said Thursday in a news release.
Illinois blocks Anheuser-Busch’s deal to buy Chicago distributor
Illinois regulators have thwarted Anheuser-Busch's attempt to buy the rest of its largest Chicago-area distributor.
Manufacturers share $1.7M to invest in energy efficiency
Briggs & Stratton Corp. in Wauwatosa was one of six major manufacturers that will share in $1.7 million awarded by the state of Wisconsin to invest in energy efficiency. (BGG)
Settlement with IRS may benefit MGIC
Executives with MGIC Investment Corp., beset with 10 consecutive quarters of net losses, may get some relief from the Internal Revenue Service. The company could show a net gain of up to $82 million after resolving income tax issues.
UW-Whitewater, state partnership offers export aid
Wisconsin companies hoping to develop their export business could receive help from a partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and the state Department of Commerce.
Kohl’s to hire 500 for e-commerce warehouse
Kohl's Department Stores said it closed on the purchase of a building for a new e-commerce distribution center in San Bernardino, Calif. (KSS)
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