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Klappa to Retire, Named Chairman Emeritus
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Klappa to Retire, Named Chairman Emeritus

Lauber to be appointed Chairman

Gov. Evers, WEDC Join Yaskawa America Inc. to Announce Relocation and Expansion of Company’s North American Headquarters in Wisconsin
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Gov. Evers, WEDC Join Yaskawa America Inc. to Announce Relocation and Expansion of Company’s North American Headquarters in Wisconsin

Company to add over 700 new jobs and invest $180 million in Franklin

City of Kenosha to Receive Investment from Microsoft
Mary Ellen Stanek Award for Diversity in Corporate Governance Announces 2024 Award Recipients
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Mary Ellen Stanek Award for Diversity in Corporate Governance Announces 2024 Award Recipients

Ray Manista, Northwestern Mutual, honored with award

Longtime M7 Leader Jim Paetsch Announces Retirement; Rebecca Gries to Helm M7 Corporate Attraction and Expansion Efforts
UWM Alumni Association announces 2024 awardees
WestRock To Open Converting Facility in Southeast Wisconsin
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WestRock To Open Converting Facility in Southeast Wisconsin

Company to Make Investment in Pleasant Prairie, WI

WEC Energy Group receiving UW System Regents Business Partnership Award
We Energies Foundation gives $2 million to help UWM students graduate
Formlabs opens regional headquarters in Milwaukee to support growing role in U.S. industrial sector
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Formlabs opens regional headquarters in Milwaukee to support growing role in U.S. industrial sector

Boston-based company will add more than 100 jobs over the next three years

Gov. Evers, WEDC, and Company Officials Celebrate Opening of Milwaukee Tool’s Newest U.S. Manufacturing Plant
Gov. Evers, WEDC, Company Officials Announce Milwaukee Tool Plans to Invest $206 Million, Create 1,000 More Jobs
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Gov. Evers, WEDC, Company Officials Announce Milwaukee Tool Plans to Invest $206 Million, Create 1,000 More Jobs

State will provide up to $22.5 million in additional performance-based tax credits

Mary Ellen Stanek Award for Diversity in Corporate Governance Announces 2022 Award Recipients
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Mary Ellen Stanek Award for Diversity in Corporate Governance Announces 2022 Award Recipients

Cecelia Gore, of the Brewers Community Foundation, and Froedtert Health are chosen honorees

Gov. Evers Announces Generac Expansion in Wisconsin, Creating 700 New Jobs
Deer District Transforms into Cheer District Illuminated by We Energies for Holiday Season
Gov. Evers Announces HARIBO to Begin Work on Pleasant Prairie Factory
Mary Ellen Stanek Award for Diversity in Corporate Governance Announces Two Winners in 2020
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Mary Ellen Stanek Award for Diversity in Corporate Governance Announces Two Winners in 2020

Linda Gorens-Levey, of General Capital Group, and WEC Energy Group are chosen honorees

Milwaukee Tool Expanding Wisconsin Footprint
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Milwaukee Tool Expanding Wisconsin Footprint

Company to hire 870 workers by 2025

UWM Alumni Association hosts panel discussion on 2020 Democratic convention
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UWM Alumni Association hosts panel discussion on 2020 Democratic convention

The convention, which takes place July 13-16, 2020, marks the first major political party convention in Milwaukee's history.

Strauss Brands to Build Headquarters and Processing Facility at Century City
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Strauss Brands to Build Headquarters and Processing Facility at Century City

Strauss will commence construction on the Century City project later this year with occupancy expected in 2021. The company will employ 250 workers at Century City, including headquarters staff and production personnel.

Gov. Evers Announces Nexus Pharmaceuticals to Build Sterile Injectable Manufacturing Facility in Pleasant Prairie
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Gov. Evers Announces Nexus Pharmaceuticals to Build Sterile Injectable Manufacturing Facility in Pleasant Prairie

The Pleasant Prairie manufacturing facility will support the production and supply of drugs in an array of therapeutic areas, including anesthesia, oncology, cardiovascular and neurology.

WEDC approves tax credits for new Amazon facility in Oak Creek
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WEDC approves tax credits for new Amazon facility in Oak Creek

Support for the $200 million project is expected to help create 1,500 jobs in Milwaukee County.

Komatsu Mining Corp. to Build $285 Million Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Milwaukee
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Komatsu Mining Corp. to Build $285 Million Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Milwaukee

Governor Walker joins company officials in announcing plans for 2.5-million-square foot campus in Milwaukee Harbor District

$32 Million Milwaukee Tool Expansion Project Receives Support from WEDC; Company to Create 350 New Jobs
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$32 Million Milwaukee Tool Expansion Project Receives Support from WEDC; Company to Create 350 New Jobs

Governor joins local and regional officials at groundbreaking for company’s new R&D facility

Diamond Discs International Hosts Grand Opening Reception of New Headquarters
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Diamond Discs International Hosts Grand Opening Reception of New Headquarters

Guests of the DDI Reception will enjoy a tour of the global headquarters and a featured showcase from Briggs & Stratton.

UWM announces $200 million fundraising campaign – largest in its history
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UWM announces $200 million fundraising campaign – largest in its history

Since the campaign’s quiet phase began, UWM has raised more than $170 million.

Panther Promoters Forms to Advocate for UWM
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Panther Promoters Forms to Advocate for UWM

The principal objective of the Promoters is to raise the profile and resources for UWM.

German Candy-Maker HARIBO Selects Wisconsin for First North American Manufacturing Facility
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German Candy-Maker HARIBO Selects Wisconsin for First North American Manufacturing Facility

New facility in Kenosha County expected to open in 2020

UWM Marketing expert named first holder of Klappa professorship
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UWM Marketing expert named first holder of Klappa professorship

Her research focuses on how consumer psychology can help nonprofits and social-impact organizations transform the world.

Governor Walker Joins in Announcing Colbert Packaging Corporation to Establish Operations in Kenosha
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Governor Walker Joins in Announcing Colbert Packaging Corporation to Establish Operations in Kenosha

Manufacturer expected to bring more than 100 new jobs to Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Professorship Honors Gale and Judi Klappa
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Professorship Honors Gale and Judi Klappa

The professorship was made possible through gifts from the We Energies Foundation and the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation.

Celebrating 46 Years of Service to Milwaukee’s South Side with Expansion to Welcome More Students, Provide Support for Expectant Mothers with Addiction
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Celebrating 46 Years of Service to Milwaukee’s South Side with Expansion to Welcome More Students, Provide Support for Expectant Mothers with Addiction

Anniversary Celebration will honor Friends of the Hispanic Community & Badger Mutual Wall of Fame Awardees and Commemorate Expanded Partnerships to Benefit Students

Governor Scott Walker Joins Milwaukee Tool in Announcing Nearly 600 Jobs in the Next Five Years at Groundbreaking Ceremony
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Governor Scott Walker Joins Milwaukee Tool in Announcing Nearly 600 Jobs in the Next Five Years at Groundbreaking Ceremony

Milwaukee Tool has been a manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools, accessories, and hand tools for professionals worldwide since 1924.

Northwestern Mutual to receive fourth annual Mary Ellen Stanek Award
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Northwestern Mutual to receive fourth annual Mary Ellen Stanek Award

Award honoring diversity in corporate governance given by Greater Milwaukee Committee & Milwaukee Women inc.

Historic Milwaukee Companies Help Reimagine the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Streets of Old Milwaukee
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Historic Milwaukee Companies Help Reimagine the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Streets of Old Milwaukee

If the popularity of the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Streets of Old Milwaukee (Streets) exhibition is any indication, there are few cities more proud of their beginnings than Milwaukee.

Allcast to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Washington County
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Allcast to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Washington County

Project is company’s second expansion since 2012

Wisconsin Energy Corp. Chairman & CEO Gale Klappa to receive third annual Mary Ellen Stanek Award
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Wisconsin Energy Corp. Chairman & CEO Gale Klappa to receive third annual Mary Ellen Stanek Award

Award honoring diversity in corporate governance given by Greater Milwaukee Committee & Milwaukee Women inc.