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    In this June 22, 2012 file photo, Tesla workers cheer on the first Tesla Model S cars sold during a rally at the Tesla factory in Fremont, Calif. In a busy factory, machinists move sheets of aluminum roll in the back door to be molded, stamped, twisted and notched into high-tech electric cars that sell for more than $60,000 each. Welcome to Fremont, California, a nondescript suburb of 217,000 tucked in the high-tech region between San Francisco and Silicon Valley where something unique is happening: manufacturing. File/Paul Sakuma/AP

    Silicon Valley-area hub becomes factory town

    In a busy factory, machinists move sheets of aluminum roll in the back door to be molded, stamped, twisted and notched into high-tech electric cars that sell for more than $60,000 each.

    • May 19, 2013
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    Chamber members added, promoted, honored

    Diva and Co. is proud to welcome Amanda Ratsaphonh to their skilled team. Hailing originally from Wausau, Amanda has an extensive background in day spa services such as facials, gel manicures and their new and fantastic summer facials — for your feet.

    • May 17, 2013
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    Business Update: HFM leaders speak at national ACHE conference

    Holy Family Memorial President and CEO Mark Herzog recently presented at the American College of Healthcare Executive's 2013 Congress on Healthcare Leadership in Chicago.

    • May 17, 2013
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    Business People

    Mike Andrastek has re-joined HTR Media as a multi-media account executive. He will work with local businesses on digital and print advertising and marketing solutions.

    • May 17, 2013
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    Tips for managing your inbox and making email more efficient

    On a given day, an estimated 144 billion email messages are sent and received around the world. This doesn't even include spam.

    • May 17, 2013
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    Does your last name guarantee you a job?

    'If you want to ruin your family business, give it to your eldest son.' That's an anonymous quote that really challenges how family businesses handle their nepotism strategy, or as we like to call it your family strategy.

    • May 17, 2013
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    Mark Skogen, president and CEO of Skogen's Festival Foods, spoke last week about his company's future plans. Corey Wilson/Gannett Wisconsin Media

    Grocer family keeps watchful eye on growth

    When Mark Skogen joined his family's grocery business in 1990, the company only had a few locations.

    • May 17, 2013
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    Jennifer Wilhoit of U.S. Express, left, talks last week with Devin Washington while others wait in line as 63 companies participate in a job fair at the Brainerd Crossroads in Chattanooga, Tenn. Weekly jobless benefit applications rose, according to data released Thursday. AP

    Weekly US jobless claims jump 32K

    The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose 32,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 360,000, the most since late March. The jump came a week after applications had reached a five-year low.

    • May 16, 2013
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    Margaret Neal, 52, of Detroit has worked at McDonald's for 15 years and says she mans the grill by herself. Neal, who says the work she does warrants more pay, is waiting in line for barbecue Friday in Detroit. Kimberly P. Mitchell, Detroit Free Press/Gannett

    Should fast-food employees earn $15 per hour?

    A recent wave of strikes by fast-food employees in four cities spread to Milwaukee on Wednesday as demands for higher pay shake up an industry previously insulated from worker unrest.

    • May 15, 2013
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    The country's four biggest cellphone companies are uniting behind AT&T's anti-texting-while-driving 'It Can Wait' slogan to blanket TV and radio during the summer of 2013. AP

    Big 4 cellphone carriers unite on anti-texting ads

    The country's four biggest cellphone companies are set to launch their first joint advertising campaign against texting while driving, uniting behind AT&T's 'It Can Wait' slogan to blanket TV and radio this summer.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Genetically engineered potatoes grow in rows inside a J.R. Simplot greenhouse in southwestern Idaho. Simplot is seeking U.S. regulatory approval to market the potatoes. John Miller/AP

    Idaho spud giant whips up biotech potatoes

    A dozen years after a customer revolt forced Monsanto to ditch its genetically engineered potato, an Idaho company aims to resurrect high-tech spuds.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Mcdonald's shows it Quarter Pounder with Cheese sandwiches featuring bacon. The chain is adding three new Quarter Pounders to its menu. AP

    McDonald's adding 3 new Quarter Pounders

    McDonald's is adding three new Quarter Pounders to its menu as the fast-food chain looks to offer cheaper premium burgers while capitalizing on one of its most popular brands.

    • May 13, 2013
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    Pipelines run from the offshore docking station to four liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanks at the Dominion Resources Inc. Liquified Natural Gas facility in Cove Point, Md. AP

    Plans to export US natural gas stir debate

    A domestic natural gas boom already has lowered U.S. energy prices while stoking fears of environmental disaster. Now U.S.

    • May 12, 2013
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    PepsiCo Inc. shows its new fountain machine, which it will start testing at five Denver restaurants. The new fountain machine lets people touch a screen to pick from nearly 100 flavor combinations. The test follows Coca-Cola's 2009 rollout of its Freestyle machine, which is produced by Neenah-based Plexus Corp. AP

    PepsiCo testing new variety fountain machine

    PepsiCo says it plans to start testing a new fountain machine at restaurants that lets people create a variety of flavor combinations, such as strawberry Mountain Dew.

    • May 10, 2013
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    EDC group supports local food networks

    The Lakeshore Industry Cluster Initiative-Agriculture Cluster's Fruits and Vegetables Leadership Team is taking action in the support and advancement of local food networks and production in the Lakeshore region.

    • May 10, 2013
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    Business Update: EDC hosting Boot Camp, Building Blocks courses

    The Economic Development Corporation will be holding a four-day Entrepreneurial Boot Camp Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and May 20.

    • May 10, 2013
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    Holy Family Memorial officials celebrating the health network winning the WHA's advocay award were, rear row, from left, Tim Klein, administrative director of Support Services; Scott McMeans, administrative director of Strategic Implementation; Mark Herzog, president & CEO; Scott McConnaha, director of Corporate Relations, FSCC Sponsored Ministries, Inc.; front row, form left, Lisa Sherman, director of Perioperative Services; Mary Schilder, team leader of Risk Management-Accreditation, privacy officer; Kathy Zucchi, HFM board member; Sally Zimmerman, administrative director of Clinic Operations; and Marcia Donlon, director of Home Health Care & Hospice. Submitted

    HFM receives WHA 2013 Advocacy All-Star Award

    Holy Family Memorial was presented with the Wisconsin Hospital Association 2013 Advocacy All-Star Award at its annual Advocacy Day in Madison

    • May 10, 2013
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    Mishicot School District leaders are concerned about helping students adopt healthier lifestyle choices, as well as preparing for future employment and academic pursuits and challenges.

    Mishicot School District changing lifestyles

    The School District of Mishicot is located in the village of Mishicot in northern Manitowoc County and serves the villages of Mishicot and Francis Creek and the towns of Two Creeks, Kossuth, Mishicot, Two Rivers, Cooperstown, and Gibson.

    • May 10, 2013
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    Richard Vap, owner of South Valley Drywall in Colorado, says he is having trouble hiring enough qualified people to keep up with the demanding housing sector. Ed Andrieski/AP

    Help wanted: Home construction workers

    The resurgent U.S. housing market has sent builders calling again for Richard Vap, who owns a drywall installation company. Vap would love to help. And he would — if he could hire enough qualified people.

    • May 9, 2013
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    Tuesday shows the closing number for the Dow Jones industrial average: its first close above 15,000. Richard Drew/AP

    Dow closes above 15,000; what next?

    The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 15,000 for the first time Tuesday.

    • May 8, 2013
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    Facebook, Google take risks on decisions

    All Web companies should act like Google and Facebook. That is, every time they implement a really good idea they should simultaneously let loose with a real stinker. This keeps investors and the general public amused, or bemused.

    • May 8, 2013
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    Employees sort holiday orders last Nov. 29 at the GSI Commerce warehouse in Louisville, Ky. GSI Commerce is an eBay subsidiary has handled online retail sales for other companies as well. SAM UPSHAW JR./Gannett

    Retailers, most states would be winners in online tax fight

    Major retail chains and local stores will be the big winners if the House follows the Senate in voting to require online retailers to collect state sales taxes on purchases.

    • May 7, 2013
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    The decision on what age to begin taking Social Security benefits can have big financial consequences. Bradley C Bower/AP

    Whether to take Social Security at 62 is big decision

    It's a big decision, one we'll all have to make: Should I take Social Security as soon as I'm eligible, at age 62, or wait until I'm 66 … or even 70, when I would receive the maximum benefit?

    • May 7, 2013
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    YouTube to serve fancy channels for a fee

    Google is planning a subscription service for some high-quality YouTube channels to raise revenue from sources beyond advertising and to help spur more professional video production.

    • May 7, 2013

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