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Hotels predicting strong summer months
05-18-2013 BROOKFIELD While the trend in recent years has been the staycation, statistics are showing people will once again be hitting the road and staying in hotels for their summer vacations.

Swiss Frau Farm: Home to geese, bees and goats 05-18-2013
TOWN OF HERMAN For Jenni Curtin, it was bells that sealed the deal. For her Iowa-born husband, Dan, it was the fact that the farm they were looking to buy was on Iowa Road.

Doing business for good 05-18-2013 OCONOMOWOC Two area business owners were recently recognized for the collaborative graphic design and print work they have done on promotional materials for the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council, a network of state businesses and organizations that are responding to the challenge of sustainability in their work.

Walmart, Pabst Farms announce plans for Walmart, Sam's Club 05-17-2013
Representatives from Walmart, Pabst Farms Development Inc. and the City of Oconomowoc have announced plans for the development of a Walmart Supercenter and a Sam's Club in the Pabst Farms Town Centre commercial development area Friday.

Hotels predict increased occupancy for summer months
05-17-2013
BROOKFIELD While the trend in recent years has been the staycation, statistics are showing people will once again be hitting the road and staying in hotels for their summer vacations.

AT&T donates $5,000 for tablets at Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin 05-17-2013
WAUWATOSA AT&T has donated $5,000 to Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin to buy tablets for patients.

Brady Corporation sales up 11 percent in third quarter 05-17-2013
MILWAUKEE Brady Corporation announced that its sales from continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 were up 11 percent compared to the same period in 2012.

Caterpillar resolves Chinese subsidiarys accounting misconduct 05-17-2013
MILWAUKEE - Caterpillar Inc. on Friday said it has resolved issues arising out of a reported accounting misconduct within a recently acquired Chinese company.

Seligman recognized as a pinnacle professional 05-17-2013
MADISON - Terry Seligman, president and CEO of Madison-based Navitus Health Solutions LLC, has been recognized by Continental Whos Who as a pinnacle professional in health care.

Drive-thru coffee near old Kmart? 05-17-2013
WAUKESHA - We know that the long-vacant Kmart site on Sunset Drive has been slated for the future location of an Xperience Fitness, but what else could be coming to the development?

Brothers in arts 05-17-2013
WAUKESHA - Its Thursday afternoon, and brothers Andrew and Christopher Rivera are putting the finishing touches on their new art gallery, The Rivera Creative, before their soft opening Friday evening.

Oconomowoc Farmers Market opens Saturday 05-17-2013
OCONOMOWOC - The Oconomowoc Farmers Market is getting a fresh start on the season Saturday, starting in a new location with additional vendors.

ATC wins Environmental Innovation Award 05-16-2013
CITY OF PEWAUKEE American Transmission Co. was awarded the Environmental Innovation Award for its work on the Rockdale-West Middleton Transmission Line Project on May 15 by the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce.

Wisconsin adds 62,000 jobs over past 2 years 05-16-2013
MADISON, Wis. - Gov. Scott Walker's administration reported Thursday that Wisconsin added more than 62,000 private sector jobs over the first two years of his term, less than a quarter of the 250,000 he promised to create by 2015.

Guzman receives award for customer service from American Family Insurance 05-16-2013
WAUKESHA American Family Insurance agent Leticia Guzman has been awarded the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification for providing outstanding customer service at her office in Waukesha.

Assisted Living shareholders approve sale to private investment firm 05-16-2013
MENOMONEE FALLS - Assisted Living Concepts Inc. on Thursday said its stockholders have approved the companys planned sale to TGP, a private investment firm.

Hainbuch America appoints new president
05-16-2013
GERMANTOWN - Hainbuch America Corp. Workholding Technology has appointed James Woods as its president.

Parent company of Bank First announces ticker symbol change 05-16-2013
MANITOWOC - First Manitowoc Bancorp Inc., the parent company of Bank First National, on Thursday announced the companys stock ticker symbol change.

Slight increase predicted for Milwaukee-area home prices 05-16-2013
MILWAUKEE - Corelogic Case-Shiller is predicting a small increase in Milwaukee-area home prices, even though they remain down slightly compared with last year.

Johnson Controls elects Metcalf-Kupres as Chief Marketing Officer 05-16-2013
MILWAUKEE - Johnson Controls Inc. announced Wednesday that Kim Metcalf-Kupres has been elected to a newly created position of vice president and chief marketing officer.

Kohls earnings, sales fall in 1Q 05-16-2013
MENOMONEE FALLS - Kohls Corp. on Thursday reported a drop in sales and earnings in the first quarter but beat analysts expectations, according to a company statement.

Brady Corp. to sell Asia die-cut business
05-16-2013
MILWAUKEE - Brady Corp. on Thursday announced it plans to sell its die-cut business in Asia because it no longer fits with the companys overall strategy.

Business news briefs
05-16-2013
OCONOMOWOC - Olympia Resort staff is hosting a job fair from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday in Frisco Bay at Olympia Resort.

Outdoor retailer expands to Delafield 05-16-2013
DELAFIELD - It started as a dare to write a business plan. Eight years later, Clear Water Outdoor has expanded with a second store now open in Delafield.

Generations Bancorp raises $5 million in capital 05-15-2013
PEWAUKEE Five million dollars in new capital has been raised by Generations Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Foundations Bank, from new and existing shareholders, according to a company statement.

GE Healthcare develops imaging technology for joint replacement and implant devices 05-15-2013
WAUKESHA On Wednesday, GE Healthcare introduced a new technology called MAVRIC SL that will aid medical professionals when working with patients who have had joint replacements and other implants.

HSA Commercial Real Estate to buy Brookfield shopping center 05-15-2013
BROOKFIELD HSA Commercial Real Estate and its affiliates are looking to purchase a shopping center at the corner of Calhoun Road and Bluemound Road in Brookfield.

CliftonLarsonAllens top Wisconsin partner to retire
05-15-2013
MILWAUKEE - CliftonLarsonAllens top Wisconsin partner, Mark Williams, will retire at the end of the year.

Telkonet reports 62% increase in 1Q revenue 05-15-2013
MILWAUKEE - Telkonet Inc. on Wednesday announced a 62 percent increase in its revenue in the first quarter of 2013.

Angelic Bakehouse leaving Waukesha; breaking ground in Cudahy 05-15-2013
CUDAHY - Most people dont want to be near a freeway 24/7. Angelic Bakehouse does.

Waukesha State Bank to open New Berlin office; appoints Fransen manager 05-15-2013
WAUKESHA - The grand opening of Waukesha State Banks 14th full-service office, located in New Berlin, will take place the week of June 24-29.

Former Kmart development moving forward 05-15-2013
WAUKESHA - Redevelopment of the former Kmart site on Sunset Drive is moving forward, as the Finance Committee unanimously approved a resolution establishing a tax incremental financing district for the area Thursday evening.

Brookfield commission tables decision on Verizon monopole 05-15-2013
BROOKFIELD - Residents expressed concern about a proposed 130-foot monopole during Monday nights Plan Commission meeting, while Verizon Wireless representatives maintained that the equipment is needed for better cell service.

Fire damages Organic Valley HQ in La Farge 05-15-2013
LA FARGE Fire has caused extensive damage to the headquarters of Organic Valley in La Farge. Organic Valley CEO George Siemon tells the La Crosse Tribune the fire started about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and quickly spread through the walls.

Quad/Graphics makes upgrades to Colombian facility 05-14-2013
SUSSEX Quad/Graphics announced Tuesday that it will become Colombias largest commercial printer in terms of production capacity after it installs a 64-page web offset press this year at its facility in Bogota.

Lifeway Foods buys Golden Guernsey
05-14-2013
WAUKESHA - Illinois-based Lifeway Foods has purchased the shuttered Golden Guernsey plant for $7.3 million, and company officials plan to re-open the plant.

MMAC report shows economic improvement in March
05-14-2013
MILWAUKEE A report released recently by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce said a majority of Milwaukee area economic indicators showed improvement in March.

Snap-on acquires Challenger Lifts for $38 million 05-14-2013
KENOSHA Snap-on Incorporated announced Tuesday it has acquired Challenger Lifts, Inc. for about $38 million in cash.

Roundys partners with Wisconsin FFA to create job opportunities 05-14-2013
MILWAUKEE Roundys Supermarkets, Inc. has formed a partnership with the Wisconsin Future Farmers of America Foundation to help create career opportunities for FFA members.

Better Business Bureau moves to new location 05-14-2013
MILWAUKEE - The Better Business Bureau on Monday opened for business at its new Milwaukee location.

Mequon mans firm honored with business marketing awards 05-14-2013
MILWAUKEE - Traction Factory, a Milwaukee business development and communications firm led by a Mequon resident, was honored with seven awards at this years Business Marketing Association Bell Awards celebration.

Culvers event on May 21 to benefit Honor Flight Network 05-14-2013
GRAFTON - The Culvers restaurants in Mequon and Grafton will be among eight in the vicinity and 162 in the Midwest to participate in a May 21 fundraising effort for the Honor Flight Network.

Platypus Advertising + Design acquiring Noise Inc.s Milwaukee office 05-14-2013
MILWAUKEE - Platypus Advertising + Design announced its acquiring the assets and most employees at Noise Inc.s Milwaukee office.

Tailored Label Products promotes GM Kerlin to COO 05-14-2013
MENOMONEE FALLS - Tailored Label Products Inc. on Tuesday announced that Jeff Kerlin has been promoted to chief operating officer.

Mequon makeover 05-14-2013
MEQUON - Among the 14 stops on this years Milwaukee/NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes is a kitchen and bathroom project that produced stunning results for its Mequon homeowners.

Schlitz Park seeks environmental cleanup loan 05-14-2013
MILWAUKEE - Schlitz Parks owners are seeking a $1.25 million loan for environmental cleanup from the Milwaukee redevelopment authority.

Indoor sports facility planned for Glendale warehouse
05-14-2013
GLENDALE - The Milwaukee Economic Development Corp. on Tuesday will consider a request for a $440,000 loan to help finance converting a Glendale warehouse into an indoor sports facility.

Northern Gear plans move to Muskego 05-14-2013
MUSKEGO - Northern Gear LLC plans to move its company from Franklin to Muskego.

Plan: Portion of Bugline to be relocated for development
05-14-2013
SUSSEX - The village and Waukesha County are poised to relocate a portion of the Bugline Trail corridor to accommodate the proposed Mammoth Springs LLC retail and apartment development.

The Clarke Hotel: still alive and well
05-14-2013
WAUKESHA - With its dark, empty bar area and empty valet parking spots out front, The Clarke Hotel may seem all but deserted, but Director of Operations Jim White said the boutique hotel is surviving and, in fact, thriving.

Bon-Ton Stores first quarter sales rise slightly 05-13-2013
MILWAUKEE During the first quarter of 2013, comparable store sales for The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. grew by 1.2 percent over the first quarter of 2012.

Marten Transport to split stock, increase dividend
05-13-2013
MONDOVI Marten Transport, Ltd. will do a three-for-two stock split of the company common stock, according to a company announcement Monday.

ZBB Energy commission to deliver worlds first Chip2Grid 05-13-2013
MENOMONEE FALLS -- ZBB Energy Corporation has been commission to provide ZBB EnerSystem that will allow uninterrupted power to DC voltage lighting loads, rack power to servers and other miscellaneous loads at VISAs data center.

Focus on Energy helped to increase energy savings in 2012 05-13-2013
MADISON Focus on Energy, Wisconsin utilities statewide program for energy efficiency and renewable energy, increased energy savings by 17 percent in 2012, according to a report conducted by The Cadmus Group, Inc.

Milwaukee County committee gives initial approval for economic development director 05-13-2013
MILWAUKEE - The seven-member Milwaukee County Economic and Community Development Committee on Monday gave initial approval to confirm Teig Whaley-Smith as economic development director.

Niceware International moves from premier distributor to independent software vendor 05-13-2013
BROOKFIELD - Niceware International on Monday announced its moving from a premier distributor to an independent software vendor.

MGIC seeking ability to sell more shares 05-13-2013
MILWAUKEE - MGIC Investment Corp. on June 27 will hold a shareholder meeting to seek permission to sell additional shares of stock.

Northwestern Mutual hosts webcast on estate planning for all income levels 05-13-2013
MILWAUKEE - Northwestern Mutual Inc. on June 4 will hold a webcast designed to educate participants of all income levels on the importance of estate planning.

US jobless aid applications fall to 5-year low 05-11-2013
WASHINGTON - The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits fell by 4,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 323,000, a five-year low. Layoffs have returned to pre-recession levels, a trend that could lead to more hiring.

US home building is surging, but job growth isn't 05-11-2013
The resurgent U.S. housing market has sent builders calling again for Richard Vap, who owns a drywall installation company. Vap would love to help. And he would - if he could hire enough qualified people.

Lake Country Manufacturing to start new site construction in Pabst Farms
05-11-2013
OCONOMOWOC Family owned Lake Country Manufacturing had its groundbreaking ceremony Friday for its new facility, which will be built in Oconomowocs Pabst Farms.

Assembly Committee signs off on venture capital bill
05-11-2013
MADISON - A bill that would put $25 million in state money into Wisconsin startups passed its first hurdle with approval from an Assembly committee Friday despite a recent audit that found a number of problems at the jobs-creation agency that would oversee the money

Metro home sales up 2.3 percent 05-11-2013
MILWAUKEE The Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors announced that home sales in the metropolitan Milwaukee market rose 2.3 percent in April, compared with the same month a year earlier.

Six restaurants in Delafield dine-out 05-11-2013
DELAFIELD - Six Delafield restaurants are scheduled to participate in a dine-out on Wednesday.

DBA Marketing hires new account executive 05-11-2013
DELAFIELD - DBA Marketing Communications recently hired new Account Executive Katie Hermes.

Sendik's Towne Center property in Brookfield could be divided 05-10-2013
BROOKFIELD A request before the Brookfield Plan Commission on Monday would allow for the owners of the Sendiks Towne Centre to divide a portion of the property if approved.

Developer looks to build retail, corporate buildings on former Ruby Farm land
05-10-2013
BROOKFIELD The former Ruby Farm site along Calhoun Road will likely be redeveloped as office and retail buildings in the next couple of years, but developer Mark Irgens would like to incorporate the farm house and other buildings into the design.

ABB CEO Hogan stepping down 05-10-2013
WAUKESHA - ABB CEO Joe Hogan, a former GE Healthcare executive in Waukesha, is leaving ABB for private reasons, according to a company statement released Friday.

Northwestern Mutual moves higher on FORTUNE 500 list 05-10-2013
MILWAUKEE - Northwestern Mutual has moved up two positions on the FORTUNE 500 list to 114, according to a company statement.

ARI Network Services selected to speak at investor conference 05-10-2013
MILWAUKEE - ARI Network Services Inc. has been selected to present at the B. Riley & Co. 14th annual investor conference in Santa Monica, CA.

Spruce Up Cleaning joins Hartland chamber 05-10-2013
HARTLAND The Hartland Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new member recently.

Albaneses Roadhouse & Dominics Sports Lounge: Celebrating food, fun, tradition 05-10-2013
WAUKESHA - In a restaurant scene that can feel dominated by cookie-cutter chain restaurants, Albaneses Roadhouse & Dominics Sports Lounge offers the pleasures of a homestyle meal, personal hospitality and a Waukesha tradition that dates back more than 30 years.

ZBB Energy gets more orders from South Korean company 05-09-2013
MENOMONEE FALLS A business relationship between ZBB Energy Corporation and Lotte Chemical in South Korea is proving to be fruitful for the Menomonee Falls company.

API Healthcare forms partnership with Pennsylvania company 05-09-2013
HARTFORD API Healthcare announced Thursday it has created a partnership with TeleTracking Technologies to give health care systems the ability to unify data between different systems.

Fairfield Inn & Suites to open in downtown Milwaukee
05-09-2013
MILWAUKEE Later this month, a Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott will open on Old World Third Street in Milwaukee in the former Best Western Inn Towne Hotel.

Roundy's reports $8.6 million profit in 1st quarter 05-09-2013
MILWAUKEE Roundys Inc., started the first quarter of fiscal 2013 with positive earnings.

Housing outlook in state turning corner 05-09-2013
WAUKESHA - The National Association of Home Builders recently released its outlook on housing and found the housing market is turning around in Wisconsin and the nation.

First Federals Community Shred Day is next weekend
05-09-2013
WAUKESHA - First Federal Bank is inviting all members of the community to participate in its Community Shred Day on May 18. Shredding services will be available from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the eastside office, 1617 E. Racine Ave.

Area Culvers restaurants participate in Honor Flight fundraiser 05-09-2013
WAUKESHA - Culvers restaurants throughout the area will participate in a fundraising effort to benefit the Stars & Stripes Honor Flight program later this month.

Commission gives Meijer plans preliminary approval
05-09-2013
WAUKESHA Plans for one of the states first Meijer department stores are moving forward, but not everyone is excited about the proposed development.

Bank executive to appear with Southside Business Council 05-09-2013
WAUKESHA - The Southside Business Council will host Penny Foust, director of treasury management at Bank Mutual, who will discuss bank fraud and protecting your business from fraud.

Panera proposing free-standing restaurant with drive-thru in Pewaukee 05-09-2013
PEWAUKEE - Panera Bread is proposing to build a stand-alone restaurant with a drive-thru on Capitol Drive in the village.

Olympian Dara Torres helps to design line for Koss Corporation 05-08-2013
MILWAUKEE Famed Olympian Dana Torres worked with Koss Corporations designers to create a product line for women.

Right at Home to expand into Milwaukee County, add jobs 05-07-2013
WAUKESHA When Jon Bain looks eastward toward Milwaukee County, he sees a need for the in-home assistance his business, Right at Home, offers the elderly who want to remain in their homes versus moving into assisted living.