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Made in Milwaukee: Family-led Badger Ham invests in next phase of growth

Elizabeth Morin June 14, 2026 0 Comment

Badger Ham 3521 W. Lincoln Ave., Milwaukee INDUSTRY: Food manufacturing EMPLOYEES: 26 badgerhams.com For 87 years, Milwaukee-based Badger Ham has made one product: ham. Though the protein comes in different flavors, cures, shapes and...

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Business

Waukegan Steel to move headquarters from Illinois to Pleasant Prairie

Elizabeth Morin June 12, 2026 0 Comment

Waukegan, Illinois-based steel fabrication company Waukegan Steel plans move its headquarters 13 miles north to Pleasant Prairie, according to site and operational plans submitted to the village’s Plan Commission. The company, known for its...

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Finance

Two decades strong: A 20‑year legacy of craftsmanship and community

Elizabeth Morin June 12, 2026 0 Comment

Celebrating 20 Years in Business In 2026, Campbell Construction proudly marks 20 years of building more than structures – we’ve built relationships, trust, and a legacy rooted in craftsmanship and community. Founded in 2006...

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Business

Brady Corp. CEO retires, successor named

Elizabeth Morin June 11, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee-based manufacturer Brady Corp. announced this week that president and CEO Russell Shaller has retired and will be succeeded by company board member Vineet Nargolwala, former leader of Manchester, New Hampshire-based Allegro MicroSystems. Shaller...

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Finance

Wisconsin 275 members on what they say is quintessentially Wisconsin

Elizabeth Morin June 11, 2026 0 Comment

We asked this year’s 275’ers for their favorite thing, place or activity that is quintessentially Wisconsin. Perhaps unsurprisingly, nearly 40% of the 126 responses referred to being on a lake or river. Another popular...

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Business

The decision that defines a family legacy

Elizabeth Morin June 10, 2026 0 Comment

Family businesses can span generations, and many do. The instinct to keep a business in the family is powerful and often well-founded, but it isn’t always the optimal path. There are moments...

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Business

How husband-and-wife founders grew Carbliss into a nationwide beverage powerhouse

Elizabeth Morin June 9, 2026 0 Comment

Small-town roots, divorced parents, drug use and becoming a teen parent – all things Adam Kroener, president and co-founder Plymouth-based Carbliss, said would ordinarily deter a person from the kind of success he and...

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Finance

Delavan-based MicroPrecision names new CEO

Elizabeth Morin June 9, 2026 0 Comment

Delavan-based manufacturer MicroPrecision LLC, a producer of custom turned and milled products, announced that Karley Long will succeed Mark Sarder as chief executive officer, effective June 15. Long joined the company in 2021 and...

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Business

Event Coverage: Planning for today and tomorrow at the BizTimes Family Business Summit

Elizabeth Morin June 8, 2026 0 Comment

Family businesses have the benefit of thinking in generations instead of always looking to the next quarter. But long-term planning doesn’t happen automatically, it requires focus and intentional work to make the transition from...

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Business

Marrying food and family business

Elizabeth Morin June 7, 2026 0 Comment

In the restaurant industry, where long hours, high pressure and constant problem-solving are part of daily life, some operators choose to navigate it alongside their spouse. Behind several of southeastern Wisconsin’s most prominent independent...