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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. 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. 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. 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.
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MANUFACTURING (back to top) – Oshkosh to install rear-view cameras on military vehicles
LABOR (back to top) – UW career programs reach out
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REAL ESTATE (back to top) – Richards continues push to ban drug dealers from mortgage field AGRIBUSINESS (back to top) – New Dairy Industry Panel to Include Four Wisconsin Reps. – Nilsestuen appointed to national dairy council
RETAIL (back to top) – After tough times, Stoughton grocery co-op seeks profitable 2010 – Milwaukee: Boutique Larrieux to open downtown – Harley-Davidson introduces Pink Label Collection – Red Robin to replace Brookfield Houlihan’s – Steinhafels opens 5th mattress store
REGULATION (back to top) – Tosa backs away from prohibiting gas stations beer sales
UTILITIES (back to top) – Panel approves plan for discounted water
HEALTH CARE (back to top) – ProHealth Care diabetes centers recognized
FINANCIAL SERVICES (back to top) – CIB Marine finishes reorganization
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