Are chambers of commerce still relevant?
By DENNIS HINES, STATELINE NEWS - Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012
ROCKTON, ILL. --
Members of the Rockton Chamber were at a crossroads in August when they decided to move on without a paid executive director and a paid staff member.
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Eric Buell Racing among state companies considered by Chinese investors
By STAFF - Monday, Oct. 1, 2012
EAST TROY --
Eric Buell Racing, in East Troy, is one of 18 companies that are being reviewed by a Chinese investment firm that is considering creating an investment fund for state companies, according to a story in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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Staples to speed up closure of 15 stores in US
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012
Staples is speeding up the closure of about 15 of its U.S. stores and plans to close 45 stores and some delivery businesses in Europe.
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Tyco, Pentair merger approved by shareholders
By STAFF - Friday, Sept. 21, 2012
DELAVAN --
Shareholders of Tyco International Ltd. approved the reformation of the Switzerland-based company into three divisions, including a flow control division that will merge with Pentair Inc., according to a story in The Business Journal.
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Lake Lawn Resort opens renovated complex
By STAFF - Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012
DELAVAN --
Lake Lawn Resort opened its $2 million newly renovated Lakewood, adding 33 rooms and 15 suites to the resort, according to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story.
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Area Sentry Foods store owner hopeful of brand in tough market
By STAFF - Monday, Aug. 20, 2012
WALWORTH COUNTY --
At its peak, when it was owned by Fleming Cos, Sentry Foods had 70 stores in Wisconsin, but now that number has dropped to 22, and area store owners are watching how Sentry’s current supplier and franchiser responds, according to a story in The Business Journal.
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Whitewater-based Toppers Pizza expanding in Milwaukee County
By STAFF - Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012
WHITEWATER --
Whitewater-based Toppers Pizza is planning to open a new location in West Milwaukee, according to a report in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel business blog. The pizza chain already has 10 locations in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties.
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Learn more about digital marketing at LGEDC breakfast series
By STAFF - Monday, Aug. 6, 2012
LAKE GENEVA --
The Lake Geneva Economic Development Corporation (LGEDC) will host a series of free “Breakfast and Learn” events supporting local business development each month at Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva, 300 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva, from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
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WEDC credits could help create 41 new jobs at Burlington company
By STAFF - Friday, Aug. 3, 2012
BURLINGTON --
Echo Lake Foods Inc. is one of four Racine County employers that are planning on adding jobs through tax credits from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., according to a story in the Business Journal.
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Investment firm commits $20 million to Buell
By STAFF - Monday, July 23, 2012
EAST TROY --
Erik Buell Racing received a $20 million commitment from FirstPathway Partners, a Milwaukee-based investment fund manager, according to a story in the Business Journal.
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Telecommunications company planning closures, but not in Whitewater
By STAFF - Monday, July 9, 2012
WHITEWATER --
The telecommunications firm iPacesetters may close its facility in Eau Claire, but two other Wisconsin facilities in Whitewater and Monroe will remain open, according to a story in the Business Journal.
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Michael Fields offers workshop for returning vets interested in farming
By STAFF - Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute is hosting a free workshop July 13-14 for returning veterans interested in farming.
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Darien workers vote to join union at Birds Eye
By STAFF - Thursday, June 28, 2012
DARIEN --
Process control and quality assurance workers at the Birds Eye Foods Inc. plant in Darien voted to join a union, according to a news story in the Business Journal.
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Whitewater's The SweetSpot needs help in scoring a business grant
By STAFF - Monday, June 25, 2012
WHITEWATER -- Lacey Reichwald, owner of The SweetSpot, 226 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater, is asking for help. She's entered a contest to win a $250,000 grant from Chase Bank and LivingSocial for a delivery van for her wedding cake and catering business.
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Delavan site, other stores in Fashion Bug chain to close
By STAFF - Tuesday, June 19, 2012
DELAVAN --
The Fashion Bug chain of stores, including one in Delavan, could close by early 2013, according to a story in the Business Journal.
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