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Park East development kicks into high gear
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More than a year after Kohl's Corp. dropped the idea of moving its headquarters to Milwaukee's Park East strip, a long-awaited marketing campaign for that moonscape-like area is about to be launched.

Low rates sparking surge in mortgage refinancing
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Even with minor upticks here and there, mortgage interest rates near historic lows continue to entice consumers to trim their monthly payments or the term of their loans.

Walmart, Sam's Club proposed for Oconomowoc's Pabst Farms site
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A 151,000-square-foot Walmart supercenter and 136,000-square-foot Sam's Club would anchor the western portion of the Pabst Farms Town Centre site, north of I-94 and east of Highway 67, under a plan that was announced Friday by Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Midwest should have ample electricity for hottest summer days
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A national electricity reliability organization is forecasting electricity supply challenges in Texas and southern California this summer but says the Midwest region should continue to have more than enough power to meet its needs.

Mequon Outpost Natural Foods set to open by summer 2014
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A new Outpost Natural Foods supermarket planned for Mequon is scheduled to open by summer 2014, after the Common Council this week approved city financing assistance for the project.

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Here are the 2013 Top Workplaces in southeastern Wisconsin
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Workers from throughout southeastern Wisconsin have told us what they think of their jobs. The result: The Journal Sentinel's 2013 Top Workplaces. You'll find more than 100 companies on this year's list.

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra considers move to Couture
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The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, which has long wanted its own performance hall, is considering a move from the Marcus Center to the Couture hotel and apartment high-rise proposed for downtown Milwaukee's lakefront.

Training center envisioned at AO Smith building
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The city is seeking a $100,000 federal grant, to be combined with $20,000 in city Redevelopment Authority funds, to conduct a feasibility study for a center for advanced manufacturing that would be located in the former headquarters building.

Theatrical lighting equipment CEO Fred Foster to be honored
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For his forward-thinking leadership style that is both productive and creative, Fred Foster, chief executive officer of Electronic Theatre Controls Inc., will be awarded the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Conference"Seize the Day" award in June.

New faces, new places for May 17
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New faces, new places in Wisconsin business.

Wal-Mart earnings reflect stress on low-income consumers
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The first few months of the year were tough for Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Assisted Living shareholders approve sale to private investment firm
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Assisted Living Concepts Inc., the Menomonee Falls owner and operator of assisted living centers and senior residences, said that its stockholders have approved the company's planned sale to TGP, a private investment firm.

Brady Corp. selling Asia die-cut business
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Milwaukee-based manufacturer Brady Corp. announced Thursday it plans to sell a portion of its business as part of a continuing reorganization, while also posting a third-quarter earnings decline.

PSC agrees to We Energies plan for Upper Peninsula coal plant
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We Energies customers won't have to foot the bill for pollution controls that will be installed at a Marquette, Mich., coal-fired power plant, under a plan approved Thursday.

Bank First National changes stock ticker symbol
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The parent company of Manitowoc's Bank First National bank said Thursday its stock ticker symbol has changed.

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