3/30/10
Milwaukee 7 making the grade - Coalition of counties gradually achieving goals
Nearing its fifth birthday, the Milwaukee 7 is beginning to live out its purpose of spurring economic development in a unified southeastern Wisconsin region, leaders of the organization said Monday. A coalition of the seven counties that...Read Entire Story

3/29/10
Water may be future's key - M7 speaker underscores its importance to businesses
The topic was water and its importance to Kenosha and southeastern Wisconsin as members of the Kenosha Area Business Alliance held their annual meeting Thursday at The Club at Strawberry Creek. Keynote speaker Rich Meeusen, CEO...Read Entire Story

3/29/10
KABA honors volunteers in student mentor program
Those who have volunteered as mentors to children in grades three to five were honored with Mentor Appreciation Awards on Thursday at the Kenosha Area Business Alliance's annual meeting. Kenoshan Jackie Gianeselli who works at...Read Entire Story

3/9/10
A century of building for Camosy
Billiard cues were one way Dominick Camosy began his carpentry career. Camosy created cues before leaving Italy, coming to the United States in 1902 and eventually opening a construction business in 1910 in Illinois and later moving it to...Read Entire Story

3/5/10
Local School Board candidates outline views on test scores
Boosting student scores on standardized tests will require: a) Doing more test-taking and preparation. b) Removing certain students from classes and testing. c) Helping teachers have more fun so pupils have more fun. d) Having adults...Read Entire Story

3/5/10
Lean and Green - Efficiency is key to survival for manufacturers
The manufacturing industry has never had a glamorous public image, and to most people, it is not considered a “green” business category. Historically, many large manufacturing operations have been large producers of pollutants – sending...Read Entire Story

3/4/10
Companies optimistic
Local businesses have more jobs to offer and are feeling more optimistic about their short-term outlook, according to a recent survey. A survey of more than 500 area companies, conducted by staffing and recruiting firm QPS Employment...Read Entire Story

3/2/10
Factory school tries to stop dropouts
Students struggling at Central High School will have a new option next fall under a program approved Tuesday. The School Board unanimously approved a plan to join with Burlington and Waterford high schools in offering Second Chance...Read Entire Story