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— The search for top millennial talent has some companies revamping their workplaces and opening up offices in the downtowns of cities, panelists at a WEDA conference said.
That includes companies such as Johnson Controls, whose Adient automotive spinoff will be headquartered in a downtown Milwaukee building that’s still in the works. Northwestern Mutual is building an office tower downtown.
“If you have a cool workplace … you can now hire the cream of the crop,” said Lyle Landowski, a partner at the real estate consulting firm Colliers International.
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— Epic Systems plans on moving all of the employees at its only remaining Madison location to Verona by the end of this year.
Epic spokeswoman Dana Apfel said that’s always been the goal, but that the company has been unable to do so. That’s because even as Epic adds new buildings to its Verona location, it’s also been hiring more and more employees. The company currently employs around about 9,400 people, Apfel said.
It’s unclear what Epic plans to do with the location, which is located on Tokay Boulevard on Madison’s west side. Epic moved from Madison to Verona in the mid-2000s, as officials there promised financial incentives and more room to grow.
Adam Sayre, the city’s director of planning and development, said Epic currently has three campuses. A fourth campus will be completed in the coming months, he added, and the city has also approved construction on a fifth campus.
— UW-Milwaukee has now joined UW-Madison as the only two R1 research universities in Wisconsin.
The designation, from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, was awarded to 115 universities with the “highest research activity.” UW-Milwaukee had previously been an R2 doctoral university.
“The national elevation of UWM among doctoral research universities with the highest research activity confirms what we have long known about the importance and impact of UWM’s research mission,” Chancellor Mark Mone said. “This is thrilling and gratifying and validation of the remarkable impact of UWM’s faculty, staff and students.”
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— A study co-authored by two Medical College of Wisconsin researchers could help others understand how cells work and developed.
The research suggest that hundreds of millions of years ago, a mutation allowed ancient single cells to multiply into multi-cellular organisms. But the finding could have modern implications, providing a “better understanding how cells communicate.”
The paper was published in the latest eLIFE Journal.
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**REGISTER NOW Thursday Feb. 18: State Budget Director Michael Heifetz**
Michael Heifetz serves as the Division of Executive Budget and Finance administrator, as well as state budget director. Prior to his appointment as Administrator, Michael served as vice president of governmental affairs at Dean Clinic and SSM Health Care of Wisconsin for the past 11 years. Before that, he was a top legislative aide.
Heifetz will discuss the Walker administration’s priorities as the legislative session winds down.
Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. at The Madison Club, 5 E. Wilson St., Madison. Event ends at 1 p.m. Parking available at a nearby city ramp, Monona Terrace or the Hilton Hotel garage next door.
$19 for program and buffet luncheon.
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Strong US dollar continues to hamper American exports
http://jsonline.com/business/368102541.html
Mitchell Park Domes near the end of lifespan
http://biztimes.com/2016/02/08/future-of-domes/
UW-Milwaukee elevated to elite status as research university
http://jsonline.com/news/education/368083861.html
Ex-UWM business dean Smunt sues for breach of contract
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/02/08/ex-uwm-business-dean-smunt-sues-for-breach-of.html
More than $570M to be used for faster Internet in rural Wisconsin
http://dailyreporter.com/2016/02/08/more-than-570m-to-be-used-for-faster-internet-in-rural-wisconsin/
American Roller Co. buys Oshkosh roller company
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/02/08/american-roller-co-buys-oshkosh-roller-company.html
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STORY TOPICS
ADVERTISING ^top^
– Kohl’s to air five commercials during its Oscars debut
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2016/02/08/kohls-to-air-five-commercials-during-its-oscars.html
AGRIBUSINESS ^top^
– FFA Alumni honors affiliates during state convention
http://wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=152&yr=2016
– Pigs lost in Brown County barn fire
http://wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=154&yr=2016
– East Central/Select Sires celebrates 75 years of business
http://wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=156&yr=2016
BANKING ^top^
– Atloona based bank expands
http://leadertelegram.com/Business/Local-Business/2016/02/09/Altoona-based-bank-expands.html
EDUCATION ^top^
– UWM ranks among nation’s top research institutions
http://biztimes.com/2016/02/05/uwm-ranks-among-nations-top-research-institutions/
– Wisconsin high school graduation rate ranks third in nation
http://biztimes.com/2016/02/08/wisconsin-high-school-graduation-rate-ranks-third-in-nation/
ENVIRONMENT ^top^
– Public hearing set on Waukesha request for Lake Michigan water
http://dailyreporter.com/2016/02/08/public-hearing-set-on-waukesha-request-for-lake-michigan-water/
Appleton gas prices drop last week
http://postcrescent.com/story/money/2016/02/08/80011262/
MANAGEMENT ^top^
– Roth Malleck named CFO of Aspirus River View
http://stevenspointjournal.com/story/money/2016/02/08/79873620/
– Wisconsin teamster retirees keep up pension fight
http://sheboyganpress.com/story/news/local/2016/02/08/80003664/
– Packer City Schultz equipment
http://greenbaypressgazette.com/story/money/2016/02/08/80013082/
MANUFACTURING ^top^
– Minnesota company looking to buy Prentice Caterpillar plant
http://wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=155&yr=2016
POLITICS ^top^
– Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett gives upbeat ‘State of the City’ address
http://jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/368024261.html
– Business execs rub elbows with public sector at Milwaukee’s ‘State of the City’
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/2016/02/business-execs-rubs-elbows-with-public-sector-at.html
REAL ESTATE ^top^
– Lutheran Homes of Oconomowoc planning expansion
http://biztimes.com/2016/02/08/lutheran-homes-of-oconomowoc-planning-expansion/
– Walkers Point apartment renovation in Milwaukee adds parking structure
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/real_estate/2016/02/walkers-point-apartment-renovation-in-milwaukee.html
RESTAURANTS ^top^
– Rosati’s Pizza coming to Wausau
http://wausaudailyherald.com/story/news/2016/02/08/80022184/
RETAIL ^top^
– Broan opens showroom in China
http://biztimes.com/2016/02/08/broan-opens-showroom-in-china/
– Sendik’s grocery store to replace Grasch foods in Brookfield
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/real_estate/2016/02/sendiks-grocery-store-to-replace-grasch-foods-in.html
– Planet Fitness coming to Racine’s Regency Mall
http://journaltimes.com/0e1677b0-5fa5-55f9-a98a-1243ab441211.html
– Family Video in Wisconsin Rapids to open Marco’s Pizza
http://marshfieldnewsherald.com/story/money/companies/2016/02/05/79868100/
– Sheboygan Sam’s Club slated for 2017
http://sheboyganpress.com/story/money/2016/02/05/79886002/
– Festival, Kwik Trip plans take shape in Green Bay
http://greenbaypressgazette.com/story/money/2016/02/08/80013346/
– Liquor licenses plentiful FOR Titletown district
http://greenbaypressgazette.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/02/08/79406884/
SMALL BUSINESS ^top^
– Hinterland chef, former Odd Duck chef to open restaurant in Milwaukee’s Third Ward
http://jsonline.com/blogs/entertainment/368063701.html
– Steven Point’s Toruga express to close
http://stevenspointjournal.com/story/money/companies/2016/02/05/79870532/
– Apricot Lane store in Wausau to reopen in March
http://wausaudailyherald.com/story/money/2016/02/08/79871258/
SPORTS ^top^
– Behind the scenes look at rebranding of the Milwaukee Bucks
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/2016/02/behind-the-scenes-look-at-rebranding-of-the.html
– Bucks detailed arena plans may be ready by mid-March
http://bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/2016/02/bucks-detailed-arenaplans-may-be-ready-by-mid.html
TECHNOLOGY ^top^
– More than $570m to be used for faster internet in rural Wisconsin
http://dailyreporter.com/2016/02/08/more-than-570m-to-be-used-for-faster-internet-in-rural-wisconsin/
– Sanga to speak at tech council meeting
http://postcrescent.com/story/money/2016/02/07/79966934/
TOURISM ^top^
– Traveling dinosaur exhibit opens Sunday at Milwaukee Public Museum
http://biztimes.com/2016/02/05/ultimate-dinosaurs/
COLUMNS ^top^
– Aaron Kapellusch: Wausau Chamber CEO copies tech day
http://wausaudailyherald.com/story/money/2016/02/08/80001512/
PRESS RELEASES ^top^
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Ascedia: Named Kentico Gold Partner
Denali Realty Group: Allison Quartuccio, local Realtor®, achieves national recognition
Eau Claire Area Economic Development Corporation: 2015 Paragon Award winner
Independent Business Association of Wisconsin: To host Preparing Future Generations for Career Readiness
Investors Community Bank: Opens loan production office in Sheboygan
Milwaukee Bucks: Annual ‘Bowl Over Breast Cancer’ event Feb. 26
PHMDC: Incorrect ID checks and sales of e-cigarette products to minors raise concerns
Sendik’s Food Market: Grasch family legacy of outstanding service and quality will endure as a Sendik’s Food Market
UW Credit Union: Accepting applications for community values scholarships
UW-Madison News: Engineering professor, alumni honored
UW-Madison News: Law School bioethicist selected for innovative research chair
UW-Madison News: Shoe could charge electronic devices
UW-Stout: Construction major receives Minnesota Subcontractors scholarship
Wisconsin Bank & Trust: Named state’s top SBA lender in its asset category
Wisconsin Bank & Trust: Named state’s top SBA lender in its asset category
Wisconsin Corn Growers Association: Corn Growers set state and federal resolutions for 2016
