(WisBusiness) THU News Summary — 7 Jan. 2009

THU WisBusiness News Summary
7 January 2010
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Milwaukee area loses 50,000 jobs in last year: About 50,000 jobs disappeared in metropolitan Milwaukee from November 2008 to November 2009, according to new figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2010/01/04/daily52.html

Delafield companies merge: Fire and safety equipment distributor 5 Alarm Fire & Safety LLC of Delafield has acquired All Hazards Planning Group LLC, a risk and hazard management consulting firm also in Delafield, Gerry Fleisher, president of 5 Alarm Fire & Safety, said Wednesday. Terms of the acquisition, effective Dec. 31, 2009, were not disclosed.
http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2010/01/04/daily57.html

Koss appoints Baker Tilly as auditor: Koss Corp. has appointed Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP as its independent auditor, effective immediately, Koss officials said Wednesday. Baker Tilly replaces Grant Thornton LLP, which was dismissed by Koss (NASDAQ: KOSS) on Dec. 31, 2009.
http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2010/01/04/daily60.html

Oshkosh truck finds new mission:Oshkosh Corp. defense vehicles have been used for a lot of things over the course of their lives. Now, Boeing Co. will use an Oshkosh truck to carry a cutting-edge laser control system as it prepares to demonstrate the new program for the U.S. Army.
http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20100107/OSH03/1070430/1987/

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BIOTECH (back to top)
– Appeals court upholds ruling for WARF
http://www.jsonline.com/business/80798617.html

MANUFACTURING (back to top)
– Will Kraft sell Oscar Mayer too?
http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/article_7e6911c6-fad8-11de-87f2-001cc4c002e0.html

– Oshkosh to install rear-view cameras on military vehicles
http://www.jsonline.com/business/80793692.html

LABOR (back to top)
– West Business Services hiring more workers
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20100106/CWS03/301060039/-1/WDH03/

– UW career programs reach out
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20100107/CWS03/301070094/-1/WDH03/

SMALL BUSINESS (back to top)
– Milwaukee: Loan sought for west side sports bar
http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2010/01/04/daily55.html

REAL ESTATE (back to top)
– Eau Claire: Waterford development sold
http://leadertelegram.com/news/front_page/article_8cf34f24-558a-59cd-ab4c-eccbf8d01b29.html

– Richards continues push to ban drug dealers from mortgage field
http://www.jsonline.com/business/80868137.html

AGRIBUSINESS (back to top)
– Farmers see milk prices jump in December
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20100106/GPG03/1060726

– New Dairy Industry Panel to Include Four Wisconsin Reps.
http://www.wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=21&yr=2010

– Nilsestuen appointed to national dairy council
http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2010/01/04/daily59.html

RETAIL (back to top)
– WFBF: Retail Food Prices Down From Last Year
http://www.wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=20&yr=2010

– After tough times, Stoughton grocery co-op seeks profitable 2010
http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/article_60fd350f-a3f8-5067-88da-2aea64a3ca6e.html

– Milwaukee: Boutique Larrieux to open downtown
http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2010/01/04/daily47.html

– Harley-Davidson introduces Pink Label Collection
http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2010/01/04/daily58.html

– Red Robin to replace Brookfield Houlihan’s
http://www.jsonline.com/business/80868162.html

– Steinhafels opens 5th mattress store
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/business/80795557.html

REGULATION (back to top)
– Businesses win approval in Glendale
http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/80805222.html

– Tosa backs away from prohibiting gas stations beer sales
http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/80805482.html

UTILITIES (back to top)
– Aldermen back reduced water rates as development tool
http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2010/01/04/daily49.html

– Panel approves plan for discounted water
http://www.jsonline.com/business/80868177.html

HEALTH CARE (back to top)
– Hillcrest to open assisted living facility March 1
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20100107/GPG03/1070595

– ProHealth Care diabetes centers recognized
http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2010/01/04/daily53.html

FINANCIAL SERVICES (back to top)
– U.S. Bank expands savings program to MN, other states
http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2010/01/04/daily50.html

– CIB Marine finishes reorganization
http://www.jsonline.com/business/80797162.html

PRESS RELEASES (back to top)
· Alliant Energy: Flu symptoms could signal carbon monoxide poisoning
· CREWE: Greenwood Fuels joins CREWE
· Dept. of Workforce Development: Governor Doyle announces additional assistance for dislocated workers of Appleton Coated, Combined Locks
· DHS: Currans-Sheehan appointed executive assistant
· Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce: Announces Sally Piefer as new board chairman
· Institute for Wisconsin’s Future: Proposed restrictions on billboard taxes a danger to communities
· JG Development: To hold free tax incentives of remodeling & new construction seminar Thursday, January 21, 2010
· Madison International Trade Association: Jan. 12 event – “Economic Recovery in 2010? View from the Federal Reserve & Prospects for International Trade”
· MMAC: November economic trends report
· Nicolet Bank: Business – Top ten for 2010
· PIOSocialMediaTraining.com: Charlotte Fire Department voted Social Media Responder of 2009
· Platypus Technologies: Receives $2.2 M contract from Department of Defense
· R S + K, Buttonwood Partners, Kjohnson: Donate 383 lbs. of non-perishable food items to Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
· Schenck: Announces three new board members
· U.S. Census: 2010 Census recruiting for thousands of short term jobs
· U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Announces $1 million for coastal wetlands restoration in Wisconsin
· UW-Madison: WARF vindicated by court’s denial of company’s appeal
· Westside Family Pet Clinic: Will launch “Pets Reducing For Rescues” ideal weight contest at preventative pet nutrition open house on Jan. 16th 2010
· Wisconsin Bankers Association: Fewer businesses seek loans, Wisconsin bank CEOs say
· Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation: Fourth quarter 2009, retail food prices continue to fall

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