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The Milwaukee County Opioid-Related Overdose Report, indicates that opioid-related deaths increased from 144 in 2012 to 337 in 2017. It’s also reported that for every death, there are approximately five additional people who experienced an overdose and survived.

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Johnson Controls agrees to sell battery business for $13.2 billion

By Arthur Thomas, staff writer

Johnson Controls International plc recently announced plans to sell its automotive battery business to Brookfield Business Partners L.P., a Toronto-based private equity firm, for $13.2 billion.

The deal is expected to close

by June 30. Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec or CDPQ, an institutional investor that manages funds for pension and insurance plans, is partnering with Brookfield in the deal.

“We are excited to grow our business with the acquisition of Power Solutions, a global market leader which generates consistent cash flows and profitability,” said

BY THE NUMBERS A.O. Smith Corp. is recalling around

616,000 water heaters because the unit’s gas burner screen can develop tears, creating a fire hazard.

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Cyrus Madon, chief executive officer of Brookfield Business Partners. “We look forward to partnering with the management team to continue growing this world-class business and build on its track record of innovation.”

In announcing the deal, Brookfield Business Partners highlighted Power Solutions’ strong competitive position, ability to withstand economic cycles, longstanding customer relationships, and reputation for safety, quality and performance.

The announcement ends several months of speculation about what Johnson Controls would do with its Power Solutions segment, which generated $8 billion in revenue in fiscal 2018 and $1.68 billion in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

The company announced it was initiating a strategic review of the business earlier this year.

It is not immediately clear what the sale will mean for Power Solutions employees in the Milwaukee area. The business is headquartered on the same campus as JCI’s corporate facilities in Glendale and there are around 500 employees in the region. Power Solutions is also deeply involved in battery research at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and UW-Madison.

Fraser Engerman, a Johnson Controls spokesman, said the separation process will take time and the Power Solutions business expects to

keep its headquarters in Milwaukee.

Johnson Controls expects to reduce its annual corporate expenses by around $50 million within 12 months of the deal closing.

The company had $416 million in corporate expenses in fiscal 2018.

The deal will give Johnson Controls approximately $11.4 billion in net proceeds after tax and transaction expenses. The company, which is operated from Glendale but based in Ireland for tax purposes, plans to use up to $3.5 billion to pay down debt. The remaining proceeds would be available to return to shareholders, with details to be announced later.

Selling Power Solutions leaves Johnson Controls as a business entirely focused on building solutions and technologies, a portfolio shift that has taken place over several years. In 2015, the company announced plans to spin-off its automotive seating business into a company now known as Adient. A few months later, JCI merged with Tyco International, expanding its building offerings in the process.

“With this transaction, Johnson Controls becomes a pureplay building technologies and solutions provider that is better positioned to lead the integration and evolution of the connected building and to capture strategic opportunities in the HVAC industry,” said George Oliver, chairman and CEO of Johnson Controls. n

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By Maredithe Meyer, staff writer A typical workday for streetcar operator Lester Harris begins at 4:20 a.m., Monday through Friday.

Downtown Milwaukee’s new public transportation system, called The Hop, doesn’t start its weekday operations until 5 a.m., but as an operator working first shift, Harris must complete a test loop along the 2.1-mile route before passengers can “hop” on board for the day.

This is just one of the various duties carried out each day by a team of 16 operators and four supervisors who are responsible for making the $128 million system’s five 40-ton, 67-foot-long articulated vehicles move.

Prior to The Hop’s Nov. 2 opening, the group completed an intensive five-week training program that included 80 hours of operating time. They learned the streetcar from top to bottom, from inside to out, Harris said, including important safety procedures and how to properly diagnose mechanical problems.

“If you’re operating something, you should absolutely know everything about it,” he said.

Now, with almost a month of full service under his belt, Harris is settling in to his new role and says he appreciates his daily interactions with passengers onboard. n

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Harris previously worked as a city bus operator, so when he became a streetcar operator, he was already familiar with certain aspects of public transit, like timing and scheduling.

The cockpit is equipped with buttons that control everything from opening and closing the doors to switching its power source from electrical wire to battery.

A lever controls the vehicle’s acceleration and braking.

It usually runs at speeds of approximately 25 to 30 miles per hour.

Harris digitally programs the route so each station stop is shown on the vehicle’s inner and outer displays, and announced over the internal sound system.

Harris uses this microphone to communicate with other operators on the route or supervisors at the maintenance facility on North Fourth Street.

With a cockpit at the front and the back, the streetcar can be driven back and forth along the M-Line. At the end of the route, the operator walks to the opposite end of the vehicle to drive in the other direction. biztimes.com / 5

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DYNAMIC GLASS PRODUCTS LLC LOCATION: Wauwatosa FOUNDERS: Larry Grassmann and Pehr Anderson FOUNDED: February 2018 PRODUCT: Innovative glass technologies WEBSITE: dglassp.com EMPLOYEES: Two GOAL: Develop more OEM and distribution channel relationships; increase marketing

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EXPERIENCE: Grassmann previously held sales leadership roles at Super Sky Products Enterprises LLC in Mequon and Nabco Entrances Inc. in Muskego. Anderson was previously vice president of platform technology at Brookfield-based HarQen LLC, and in corporate development at Brown Deer-based Metavante Technologies Inc. Larry Grassmann holds a piece of glass covered with Livicon film.

Dynamic Glass Products gaining traction with switchable glass film

By Molly Dill, staff writer

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IMAGINE if your company’s glass conference room walls changed from clear to opaque at the start of a meeting, based on the information entered in your Outlook calendar.

That’s one of the custom solutions Wauwatosa startup Dynamic Glass Products LLC has developed for customers who install its innovative glass film technology.

The film was invented by South Korean company Livicon, and once applied to a glass surface, can be turned from clear to opaque with the touch of a button through the use of liquid crystal nanotechnologies. Livicon came to the U.S. seeking distribution partners, and presented to investors at a meeting of Milwaukee-based Silicon Pastures Angel Investment Network. Two of them –Larry Grassmann and Pehr Anderson – decided to form DGP to sell the product in the U.S. In early May, DGP received its first shipment of film for distribution in the U.S. and Canada under its exclusive agreement with Livicon. The pair have been working to establish partnerships and distribution agreements across DGP’s markets. Its distributors are window film dealers and glazing contractors, and it is build-

ing relationships with custom manufacturers of aluminum frame glass glazed film.

“There’s a lot of interest in the technology, in the product, in the on-demand privacy that it creates,” Grassmann said. “When people see it, they’re very interested. There’s traction gaining with our name and our brand, so we’re starting to get contacts, people just doing Google searches.”

The plan is to eventually begin distributing other glass technologies, such as an external glazing that would darken a window as the sun hits it, Grassmann said.

Dynamic Glass Products’ film can be used in a variety of applications, from car windows to high-rise viewing decks.

“Most frequently, we’re seeing corporate conference rooms,” Grassmann said. “We just finished an install on a high rise in Chicago.”

Dynamic Glass Products has 1,000 square feet of space in the Technology Innovation Center in Wauwatosa’s Milwaukee County Research Park, where its employees cut and attach the electronics to the film for each project.

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S E N I O R E C O N O M I S T, P N C F I N A N C I A L S E R V I C E S At a recent client lunch in Milwaukee, PNC Financial Services senior economist Bill Adams laid out his view of the economy going into 2019 and beyond. There are a lot of positive signs, but a tight labor market and escalating trade tensions make for a complicated picture. n

“We’re expecting that real GDP growth slows in the second half of 2019 and probably in 2020 we’ll have a below trend year of economic growth. … When people ask us … our response is that there’s around a 35 percent chance, a little bit more than one in three, of a recession in 2020.”

“Why has the (labor force) participation rate fallen over time?

Some of it is because of reduced demand for workers without higher education because of automation, globalization. Some of it is because employers have drug tests and background checks and they were unwilling to hire people who didn’t pass those two up until this point in the expansion. My hunch is that a lot of those hiring practices, at least at the margin, are starting to change.”

“I think the effect (of tariffs) on prices in the United States is not going to be huge.”

“If you want to manufacture a piece of heavy equipment and stamp the side of it so it looks like it came off a factory production line in Wisconsin and try to sell it in Brazil and the Chinese government is not going to stop you, it’s the sort of thing you could do if you really wanted to hit the U.S. hard.”

“As a millennial, I don’t feel like we’re really that much smarter about levering up than generations that came before us.

You do see different consumption patterns in millennials. I think the bigger factor probably is a lot of millennials have student loan balances and because they’re already carrying a lot of debt from student loans, they don’t have a lot of borrowing capacity... to become homeowners.”

“I think the Chinese economy is having a bit of a tough year and I think actually not that much of it is due to trade with the U.S.”

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“Although a terrific question, living in fear is never an option. Remaining aware of potential threats to any business is paramount, but hiding in the shadows waiting for disaster to strike is not wise. For me, my biggest concern is ensuring that the current ownership team is identifying and positioning high potential leaders to take the reins of the company into the future.”

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Chief executive officer, Spaulding Medical LLC

“Balancing our vision of being competitive tomorrow with the importance of delivering today.”

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“My biggest fear in business is letting our people down, whether that be internal with our team or externally with our clients. I want us to be trustworthy and to always do what we say we are going to do. I want to be a company with integrity.”

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“That our students won’t want to start their careers in Milwaukee once they’ve earned their bachelor’s degrees. I firmly believe our students can help change Milwaukee in a myriad of positive ways, but it can be challenging to convince them that the city wants and needs them.”

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“Several fears kept me stirring at night through the early years at Design Fugitives. After eight years, the thing I fear the most is losing the passion that pulls me out of bed each morning. Passion is contagious, it opens collaboration with clients and it reflects in our artwork!” n

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FUEL CAFE FIFTH STREET A D D R E S S: 630 S. Fifth St., Walker’s Point CUISINE: Modern American C H E F: Miguel Navarro

M O O D: Industrial-chic cafe, bar and restaurant with a motorcycle-filled interior PRICING: Breakfast entrees $7-10, lunch and dinner entrees $8-15, brunch entrees $7-12 Fuel Cafe Fifth Street is a casual motorcycle-themed cafe, bar and restaurant that opened in February 2017 in Walker’s Point. It is Milwaukee-based operator Mojofuco Restaurants’ second Fuel restaurant. The first location opened in Riverwest in 1993.

The restaurant, which serves modern American food with “both comforting and healthy options,” is open daily for all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner, and weekend brunch. It offers daily happy hour specials from 3 to 6 p.m.

Among the most popular menu items are the Chicken and French Toast, the Korean Bowl, and The Gatsby sandwich. Popular drink offerings include its bloody Mary and The Bomb, which is champagne, Aperol and a bomb pop. Its space features a circular bar, cafe seating, dining area and outdoor patio. It also functions as a venue for private or corporate events.

“Fuel Café Fifth St. is the space to enjoy all styles of dining with accessibility to a separated mezzanine for business lunches and gatherings,” the restaurant said. 

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Fuel Cafe on South Fifth Street offers outdoor patio seating.

The Korean Bowl is carrots, bean sprouts, broccoli, zucchini, bok choy, kimchi, brown rice, poached egg and bibimbap sauce. biztimes.com / 9

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Tom Irgens is a championship swimmer

By Corrinne Hess, staff writer

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t has been a few years since Tom Irgens swam competitively, but he is thinking about putting on his latex cap and diving back into the sport he loves.

Irgens, vice president of asset management at Milwaukee-based Irgens Partners LLC, was an eighth grader at Wauwatosa’s Longfellow Middle School when he started swimming with a recreational team in the city.

By the time he was a freshman in high school, Irgens had fallen in love with the sport and had joined another club team, where he began honing his skills and specializing in the backstroke and 200- and 500-meter freestyle races.

Irgens attended Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, a school with a very good Division III swim team and excellent coach, Irgens said.

“They won 31 consecutive (Division III national) championships,” Irgens said. “I was there for 26 through 29, but missed the glory years of 25 and 30.”

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Irgens was named an All-American for the school in 2007 and 2008, winning nine awards.

During the summers, he would swim at the Schroeder YMCA and Aquatic Center in Brown Deer.

After graduation, Irgens took an internship with Major League Baseball in New York City for a year before returning home to begin working for his family business.

The itch to begin swimming again has taken over, Irgens joked.

While Irgens swims laps now at the gym, he plans to join a masters swimming program, possibly following in the footsteps of fellow real estate developer Barry Mandel, who is a member of the Wisconsin Masters Aquatic Club.

“Barry went to Nicolet (High School in Glendale) and my dad (Mark Irgens) went to Tosa West. They swam against each other in high school,” Tom Irgens said. “Maybe we could do a real estate developer relay.” n

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Preparing Cathedral Square Park for the holidays CATHEDRAL SQUARE PARK recently underwent its annual transformation into “Community Spirit Park” in time for the 20th annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival.

Helping complete the makeover were more than 2,800 Milwaukee-area students, who adorned each tree with handmade ornaments decorated around a school theme or wish.

The Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival is coordinated by the Milwaukee Downtown Business Improvement District and includes themed installations at Cathedral Square Park, Pere Marquette Park and Zeidler Union Square, as well as street decorations along three downtown thoroughfares, including an 18-block stretch of lights along Wisconsin Avenue.

“The purpose of the parks is to bring the community together, so here you see a broad representation of students from all across the city,” said Erica Chang, marketing and events coordinator for Milwaukee Downtown. “It’s a fun opportunity to come together in the heart of downtown right before the holidays.”

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KEVIN WANG, founder of TEALS, recently spoke at Maker Faire Milwaukee at State

Fair Park in West Allis. The Maker Faire is a venue for engineers, artists, scientists and creators to show off their experiments, hobbies and inventions to an audience of all ages. TEALS (Technology Education and Literacy in Schools) is a Microsoft Philanthropies initiative that aims to add computer science to the curriculum at all high schools in the U.S. It launched in Wisconsin last year, and is now in 34 schools across the state. While he was in town, Wang sat down with BizTimes managing editor Molly Dill to discuss his work.

Why did you establish TEALS and what was your grand vision?

“I was a former high school computer science teacher … and after graduate school I ended up at Microsoft as a software engineer. I realized that even in Seattle, a lot of schools didn’t have computer science. But with all of these new jobs and the digital economy, it’s really important for three reasons that we have computer science. One is citizenship. We don’t need everyone to be doctors or physicists, but when you participate in civic society and … you’re going to vote on some of these issues, it’s important they know all of the foundational knowledge you have to know behind (technology). Whatever job you end up having in the future and even now, computational thinking is going to be a required part of that. And the last thing is technology companies want to move computer science forward and we need software engineers to do that.”

Why was Wisconsin chosen as an early adopter state for TEALS? “I think this is a great place to be. I think it’s an example of the Midwest. We’re in quite a few other places where there is technology and just that community spirit. We particularly came to Milwaukee because as we were starting to build things up in the Fox Valley, (Milwaukee County Executive) Chris Abele heard about it and goes… ‘If you’re going to be up there in Green Bay, you want to come down here, too.’ Him and the chamber, MMAC, are our partners down here, very much like how we landed in Cleveland.”

As technology has become so ubiquitous and so crucial to our daily lives, why has the skillset to create that technology not kept pace?

“There’s just a lot of things going on. Technology’s going so much further, and computer science is a very young subject. Up until the 70s, computer science was really in a lot of math departments, if they ever had anything like that.”

“You obviously can’t drop software engineers in a classroom with a teacher and just say, ‘go.’ We provide the classroom, we provide the training for everybody and they can effectively team teach. The two other things that have enabled us to scale, one is the overwhelming support from the tech community. (And) companies like Kohl’s… they’re the No. 1 company that volunteers with us. A sizeable percentage of their sales is online now. So as Kohl’s evolves, I think people will see 20 years ago you see technology as a cost center, it’s a cost of doing business, but now people are seeing it as a competitive advantage to doing business.”

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“The latest code.org survey on percentage of schools that have computer science is about 33 percent. One goal is we want to make sure that every school offers it and the other one is in terms of AP, we want to make sure AP computer science matches all the STEM APs.” n

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Employees: 10; 1,450 volunteers tealsk12.org

Evinrude positioned for growth in BRP Marine Group THERE ARE TWO distinct approaches to manufacturing and assembly within the Evinrude factory in Sturtevant.

The first is impressive on its own. An overhead conveyor system moves outboard engines from one station to the next. Employees check each unit in to a computer system, making sure that the proper tests have been run and the proper parts are being assembled together.

Improvements in operations over the years have improved the line’s efficiency. Subassembly processes that feed the main line use simple visual cues like an empty bin to control production volumes.

If the overhead line represents a well-oiled version of a traditional manufacturing system, the other line represents the flexibility new technologies are bringing to the industry. It is a cellular model that uses automated guided vehicles to move engines from station to station.

Unmanned carts designed by Evinrude follow black-and-white tape placed on the shop floor to move each unit through production. The flexibility allows the company to change production capacity without having to make major capital investments. It also allows a variety of different engine sizes to be made without having to change operations.

The ability to invest in advanced technologies is among the benefits Evinrude sees from being owned by Quebec-based BRP, which, as part of Bombardier Inc., bought the iconic brand out of bankruptcy in the early 2000s.

“It’s really made us better because we’re able to take global

best practices and drive them into this factory,” said Nando Zucchi, vice president of marketing and international business development at Evinrude.

The parent company is also making Evinrude part of a new corporate structure with the creation of the BRP Marine Group this summer. The new segment was prompted by the acquisition of aluminum fishing boat manufacturer Alumacraft Boat Co. in June and Triton Industries Inc., maker of Manitou pontoon boats, in August.

“Ever since BRP has owned the company, we’ve been this thing you hang on the back of the boat and it pushes the boat around,” Zucchi said.

He pointed out that the nature of boating has changed significantly in recent years, with an increased emphasis on social interaction. Boating clubs are also growing in popularity, allowing people to have access to a boat for a couple weekends each year while sharing the maintenance and capital investment costs with others.

“The average price of a boat has gone up pretty dramatically, not because manufacturing costs have gone up and driven price increases, (but) because consumers are choosing more well-equipped boats, more well-appointed boats,” Zucchi said.

Digital technologies have found their way into the engine, replacing formerly mechanical processes like throttle control and automatically adjusting the position of the engine in the water. Sound systems are becoming more advanced and digital applications

An Evinrude engine on an automated guided vehicle at the Sturtevant factory.

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like fish finders are becoming more integrated. The benefit of combining engine and boat companies is a more complete understanding of the consumer.

“As an engine company, it’s hard for us to really do that; as a boat company, we’re able to really focus on that experience,” Zucchi said. “It’s making us much better at what we do, much better at understanding the consumer and the experience and less just focusing on horsepower and torque and power curves and fuel consumption curves, all of which are still critical.”

Tracy Crocker, senior vice president and general manager at Evinrude and president of the new BRP Marine Group, told BizTimes this summer the new structure could lead to operations growing in Sturtevant, but it will take time.

As the only manufacturer making primarily two-stroke engines, one of the challenges Evinrude has to overcome is being dramatically different than the competition.

Zucchi said the benefits of the

two-stroke platform include lower emissions, more power, more torque and an overall lighter unit.

“The biggest challenge is we’re the different guys,” he said.

“We’ve chosen a different technology path and so for us that’s probably the biggest challenge, making sure people understand why we chose the path we did and why it’s a superior path.” n

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Michael Malatesta purchased a historic warehouse at 5070 N. 35th St. in an effort to improve the Old Milwaukee North neighborhood.

Seeking momentum for Villard Avenue

A PLANNED FOUR-STORY residential development on Milwaukee’s northwest side has gotten a boost from the city, and if all goes as planned, the project could begin next spring.

3600@Villard, planned at the corner of North 37th Street

and West Villard Avenue, would include 43 affordable apartments and 1,600 square feet of ground level commercial space.

In late October, the city created a $500,000 developer-financed tax increment financing district to subsidize the new apartment building. Developers are still waiting for one more federal funding source, which should be secured by early December.

But 3600@Villard could do more for the Old North Milwaukee neighborhood than just provide another housing option.

The $7 million project, which is being developed by Milwaukee-based Index Development Group and Northbrook, Illinois-based Brinshore Development, would bookend Villard Avenue.

The last major project in the neighborhood was the West Villard Square Library Branch redevelopment in 2011. The 12,770-squarefoot library moved to its current location at 5190 N. 35th St. and includes 47 apartments on three stories, above the library, where grandparents who are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren

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The new downtown Milwaukee streetcar, called “The Hop,” recently began service. The initial route for The Hop, called the M-Line, runs from the Milwaukee Intermodal Station, through the northern edge of the Historic Third Ward, through East Town to Burns Commons on the Lower East Side.

The M-Line has 18 stations, including two (one serving eastbound trains and the other serving westbound trains) seen here at Cathedral Square adjacent to the Milwaukee School of Engineering campus. Another line, the L-Line, will go near the lakefront and will open in 2020.

The M-Line route also passes the future site of the 25-story BMO Tower, which is under construction (red tower crane in photo).

The $128 million streetcar project was funded by a combination of federal funds ($69 million) and city funds via tax increment financing ($59 million).

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“The recession stifled development (on the street),” said Que ElAmin, who is leading development of 3600@Villard. “I want to be the one to kickstart the development of Villard Avenue. It is still a vibrant commercial corridor. If you go there on a Saturday, you still see a lot of commerce happening.”

The Villard Avenue Business Improvement District, which stretches from North 34th Street to North Teutonia Avenue, includes 114 properties. The vacancy rate is 36 percent, said Stephanie Harling, executive director with the Havenwoods Economic Development Corp., which is currently working with the Villard Avenue BID. “We have had years of serious disinvestment,” Harling said, adding that during her 20-year tenure, the first 10 years was a slow decline, but over the past 10 years, she has seen a rapid downturn in the neighborhood.

“Economics has a lot to do with it,” Harling said. “But there also has not been a lot of public investment on the street. We’re happy about the TIF district and we’re hoping that with the TIF, it will bring some community amenities.”

The Villard Avenue BID recently appointed Angelique Sharpe, who is employed by Havenwoods, to serve as a liaison and lead efforts to attract more commercial businesses to the neighborhood.

“We need small businesses to start investing and moving in,” Harling said. “I think everyone is very, very hopeful in the direction the street is going.”

Michael Malatesta, founder and former owner of Advanced Waste Services, purchased a vacant warehouse at 3216 W. Villard Ave. in December 2013, for his business.

In 2015, Advanced Waste Services was acquired by Covanta Environmental Solutions, the subsidiary of Morristown, N.J.-based Covanta.

The company consolidated the Milwaukee and West Allis locations of Advanced Waste Services into the West Villard Avenue building after fully renovating the space.

Today, Malatesta is still invested in the Old North Milwaukee neighborhood, serving on the Villard Avenue BID board of directors. He still owns the West Villard Avenue building.

In April, he purchased another warehouse, the historic A.D. Meiselbach Co. building at 5070 N. 35th St. Malatesta bought the three-story cream city brick building from the Richard R. Pieper Sr. charitable trust for $300,000, according to state records. He spent several months renovating the property, which was built in 1896, and now plans to lease it to a small manufacturer, nonprofit or entrepreneur.

“I’m also open to potential development ideas,” Malatesta said.

“I own the property contiguous to it, so all together it is a 4.5-acre property.”

When Malatesta purchased the West Villard Street building it was a large, vacant warehouse in foreclosure. Today, it is a thriving business with more than 65 employees. Like El-Amin, Harling and others, his goal is to build on West Villard Avenue’s successes.

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the first Thursday of May each year, hundreds of business and community leaders from across Wisconsin pack the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee for an early morning event focused on one specific purpose: prayer.

The Governor’s Prayer Breakfast is a longstanding tradition for the state.

Held annually on the National Day of Prayer, the event dates back to the late 1960s when Warren Knowles served as governor, and gained in popularity when former Gov. Tommy Thompson took office in the late 1980s.

Now, over 45 years since its inception, the event annually attracts almost 1,000 attendees who gather for a morning of prayer and reflection, and to hear from notable speakers, including Gov. Scott Walker himself. An outspoken Christian, Walker has attended the breakfast for the past eight years as governor and for the eight years before that as Milwaukee County executive.

“There’s a spiritual part to everyone, some recognize it some don’t, and some like to use it more than others in life and in business,” said John Fisco, Jr., the chairman of the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast committee. “We think

By Maredithe Meyer, staff writer the inspiration they can get from talking about it with others, and listening to others talk about it, makes an impact on each individual that attends.”

Fisco is also the publisher of the Christian Courier newspaper, the longest running Christian-based newspaper in the U.S., and the event’s organizer for the past 30 years.

But despite its Christian roots, the event is open to people of any faith, denomination or creed, and annually draws a diverse crowd. To the majority of attendees, Fisco said, the breakfast is more about “business than it is about church.”

“It’s not an evangelistic rally, it’s not a crusade of churches or anything like that – not at all… it serves to bring the awareness of the business community’s faith to the public,” he said.

Statistically speaking, a 2014 religious landscape study published by the Pew Research Center shows the religious composition of Wisconsin adults as 71 percent Christian, 4 percent non-Christian (with Judaism and Islam as the largest groups in that category) and the remaining 25 percent as unaffiliated with a religion. It also indicates that 44 percent of Wisconsin adults who were biztimes.com / 17

STORY COVER surveyed see religion as “very important” in their lives – the highest ranking on a scale from “very important” to “don’t know.”

The data shows there is a large population of people of faith throughout the state, and inevitably, this population is present throughout its workforce.

And for many members of this faith-based business community – employers, entrepreneurs, managers, and c-suite executives alike – religion doesn’t just exist within the confines of a church, synagogue, mosque or worship space. Instead, it continuously intersects with other aspects of their life, including work.

Faith guiding leaders

For many religious business leaders, faith doesn’t get checked at the door when they enter their workplace, as their beliefs are as much a part of their professional lives as they are their personal lives. And when business leaders bring their faith into the workplace, faith-based values naturally become their guide to operating a company – from interacting with employees to handling finances.

Patrick Booth, president of Racine-based CCB Technology, said his Christian faith helps him maintain his integrity as a leader, which sometimes means turning down unethical business deals even if they could financially benefit the company, he said.

He often prays about major business decisions and the company’s wellbeing, and trusts in God to inform his leadership abilities at work and at home, he said.

CCB Technology, which originally sold discounted IT solutions exclusively to nonprofit organizations, was founded in 1991 by Booth’s parents.

They had instilled Christian-based values into both their home and their business, he said, and 27 years later, Booth leads the IT services company using those same philosophies.

“This is what I have chosen, and I’m not saying my path is for anybody else, but I can share how it has helped me to not lose who I am as a person, because it’s easy to get consumed by money, it’s easy to get consumed by power,” Booth said.

There is even a Bible verse hung on the wall at CCB that serves as a reminder of the company’s founding values: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 As Muslim business owners, Bushra and Hashim Zaibak make sure they operate their business in close alignment with the values of their faith.

The husband and wife team own Milwaukee-based Hayat Pharmacy, which operates 11, soon to be 15, locations strategically located in underserved areas throughout the city. Hayat offers services such as free delivery and in-home or on-site pharmacist consultations to provide what Bushra calls the “VIP experience” for their patients – some of whom are 18 / BizTimes Milwaukee NOVEMBER 26, 2018

This picture hangs on the wall of the lobby at CCB Technology.

refugees and are unfamiliar with the country’s health care system.

“It is super important for us to make sure that that population in particular is taken care of because they do frequently tend to be overlooked,” she said.

“Religiously, it’s important for us to know that there is no one person who is better than another based on race, ethnicity or religion.

The best among us are those who are best in Hashim and Bushra Zaibak of Hayat Pharmacy. character, and it’s our responsibility to give back and make sure that those macy they have opened since launching the compain our community are receiving the care they de- ny in 2011, the Zaibaks have had to rely on outside serve. When they’re in need, it’s important for us investors, business partnerships and saving, rather to be there.” than taking out a traditional loan from a bank.

As part of that obligation, the company will ofThis rule hasn’t exactly made things easy, esten go the extra mile to help their patients attain pecially when the business was first getting off the a medication or service that is not covered by in- ground, but it’s part of the call to live an ethical and surance. Using money pooled together by its em- “Godly” life within their means, and it has kept their ployees, Hayat recently waived the cost of cancer company debt-free, they said. treatment medication that a patient needed but “I want to continue to have Hayat Pharmacy could not afford. help the community and keep serving the underWithout the guidance of their Islamic faith, served, but if I have a lot of interest to pay, can I stay Hashim said, their business would focus more on in business?” Hashim asked. “So, I think by us avoidprofitability, and not so much on people. ing interest, it actually put us on the right path and “Faith adds that extra value,” he said. “It’s not all makes us stronger financially.” about what goes on in this life but what goes on in this life and in the hereafter.”

And the Zaibaks are not only guided by their Islamic morals. They are also required to apply its Similar faith-driven reminders are a common rules to their business. For example, most chain sight at Milwaukee-based Miller’s Carpets and pharmacies sell alcohol or cigarettes, but Hayat does Miller Management. As a member of the Orthodox not sell those items due to Islam’s rules against it.

Jewish faith, owner Todd Miller does not stray from Even more challenging has been the rule the religion’s code of law to operate his construction, against paying or gaining interest – on loans, on retail and property management businesses. lines of credit, on car payments, anything that in“In my world, I call my rabbi before I call my volves borrowing or lending. So for each new phar- lawyer,” he said.

Organizational values

Todd Miller, owner of Miller’s Carpets and Miller Management.

The bookshelf in his office is filled with resources — some secular, but mostly Jewish — that he references when making decisions or seeking guidance on what his faith deems as moral or lawful. Fastened to each doorway throughout the building is a mezuzah, a small decorative case containing a scroll inscribed with a Hebrew blessing that is to be recited daily and kept where an Orthodox Jew sleeps and lives, he said. For Miller, his business is how he lives, so he has applied the ritual to his workplace.

With a strict observance of the Sabbath and biblical holidays, Miller does not work — and cannot technically “benefit” from his business — from Friday night through Saturday, and on 21 days throughout the Hebrew calendar. As a business owner, he relies on a partnership with a Gentile, or someone not of the Jewish faith, to operate the company and be legally responsible for it on those days.

“You live your life through this code of conduct… and our intent is to be honorable and admirable, and to be held accountable, within a framework of vision for everybody you see,” Miller said.

A giant banner reading, “Give thanks to God, our families and our customers” is on full display in front Lakeland Supply Inc.’s corporate headquarters, located along Highway 16 in Pewaukee. The sign is hard to miss for people driving by.

The message changes every few months — the previous one said “Can’t Sleep? Try counting your blessings” — but it always relates to faith, which is

one of the company’s mantras and is literally written into its mission and values statement.

“It’s not really what we do, but it’s who we are,” said Vince Schmidt, president at Lakeland Supply.

“Our faith is what guides us and reminds us that we are most importantly in the business of serving others. The rest will come if we approach our business with that as our main goal.”

As part of its faith practice, all meetings at the Pewaukee-based packaging company start with prayer, often for employees who are sick or dealing with life’s challenges, Schmidt says. Lakeland also donates frequently to charities throughout the community that share similar values.

Schmidt said practicing faith on a corporate level has enhanced the business, and although it’s important to the company’s mission, Lakeland employees are not required to hold the same beliefs or even practice a faith at all.

“We understand that this is a deeply personal issue and we would never take issue with an employee that believes differently than we do,” he said. “With this understanding, people are free to explore faith without fear of being judged or ostracized.”

Milwaukee-based Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co. has built a similar faith-based culture for its employees. It may not have faith officially included in its mission statement, but like Lakeland, meetings and company functions begin with prayer.

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The chaplain is available for the company’s 250 employees on-site once a week during all three shifts, and by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. He offers guidance on a wide range of issues including marriage, divorce, parenthood, death and dying, mental health, conflict resolution, and layoff and termination issues.

“All the work that is done at a company is through people,” said president and CEO Fred Anderson. “We seem to maintain and take very good care of our machines, but why wouldn’t we take care of our biggest investment, which is our people. Being a person of faith, I asked, ‘What would God want us to do?’ And this seemed like a natural stretch.”

Employees at Wenthe-Davidson are not required to use the chaplain, but the resource is there for anyone who needs it, Anderson said.

Last month, the chaplain had 653 contacts and 95 scheduled sessions with employees, he said, and since offering the service, employees seem less stressed and more open to sharing personal struggles with one another.

Left: One of the banners that has been on display in front of Lakeland Supply’s Pewaukee headquarters building.

Right: The banner currently on display in front of Lakeland Supply’s headquarters.

Strength in numbers

Anderson, who is a Christian, said he got the idea to hire the chaplain from a fellow business executive he met through the Alpha Bible Study.

The prayer group for Christian business leaders was started in 2013 by Alan Petelinsek, CEO of Sussex-based Power Test Inc., and has grown to include over 80 men who meet once a month to study scripture and discuss strategies for running a company ethically and in accord with Christian values.

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Petelinsek said the group is a support system and a resource for those who choose to rely on faith and morality to operate a company.

“We’re all trying to do things that would honor God,” he said. “We’re there to help each other make those decisions… If you’re trying to honor Christ through your business decisions and your life, that’s what we aspire to be as leaders, and we’re there to call each other out if we’re falling short.”

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Because of this “spiritual thirst,” he recently created a prayer group similar to Alpha Bible Study called Neuberger C-Suite for Christ. It will be a space for Christian CEOs, owners, presidents, CFOs and executives to pray together, connect on a spiritual level, and discuss faith as it relates to their professional lives, he said.

“There are so many men and women of faith that don’t know how to express their faith because they’re so public,” he said. “I don’t want business owners to think that these are conversations that have to be done at church or on the sidelines,” he said.

The first C-Suite for Christ meeting isn’t until Dec. 12, but interest from the business community has already soared. Neuberger received verbal confirmations from more than 40 people over the six months he spent developing the idea and pitching it to people in his network. After Neuberger publicly announced the group via LinkedIn in early October, 60 additional people reached out expressing interest. As of early November, the

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Accommodating religion

Religious tolerance and accommodation in recent years has become a hot button topic throughout the business world.

Federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on religion, and that includes “refusing to accommodate an employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs or practices unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship,” according to the EEOC. Brillion-based Ariens Co. faced a lawsuit earlier this year after it was accused of wrongly revoking the prayer rights of its Muslim employees.

It had fired seven Muslim employees in 2016 for taking unscheduled prayer breaks, which came after the company altered its policy regarding prayer.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations says the new policy means the employees are not able to pray “when the prayers must be made according to Islamic beliefs.”

CAIR trains companies around the country to effectively accommodate Muslim employees and to better understand their religious obligations. “(Muslim) employees are always trying to find ways to make it easy for these companies,” said Jaylani Hussein, executive director of the group’s Minnesota chapter. “Prayer times can be worked into their schedule. What we’ve noticed is if the

company knows exactly what the prayer schedule is, they can usually accommodate it and it’s not usually a problem.”

Creating a corporate culture that is tolerant and inclusive of all religions should start with the company’s leadership, said Chris Rowland, global diversity officer at Milwaukee-based ManpowerGroup.

“If you look at some of the global trends with changing demographics, with immigration and individuals choosing to work in an environment where they feel comfortable, this is a trend that is not going away, so organizations have to be intentional about it and think differently than the traditional ways they’ve supported their workforce in the past,” he said.

As a global company, ManpowerGroup has been recognized for its ethical business practices, which includes accommodating the religious needs of its diverse employee base. Upon joining the company, employees receive a handbook with information on how to reserve a conference room to use as a prayer space, requesting time off for religious holidays and respect for religious customs.

Rowland said promoting a culture that not only accepts, but also celebrates, the differences of employees can add value to an organization and play a role in attracting talent.

“The recognition and celebration of those differences is key,” he said. “You’re not bringing your full self if you’re conforming when you’re within the walls of the organization, so being able to have a voice is the actual value of diversity and inclusion.” n

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By Lauren Anderson, staff writer The annual BizTimes Nonprofit Excellence Awards event featured a panel discussion about psychological trauma and its effect on Milwaukee’s workforce.

Panelists included Mike Lovell, president of Marquette University; Amy Lovell, president of REDgen; and Frank Cumberbatch, vice president of engagement for Bader Philanthropies. The Lovells and Cumberbatch serve on the steering committee of Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee (SWIM), an initiative that is bringing various stakeholders together to make the region a more trauma-responsive community.

Trauma, a term that describes an individual’s psychological response to an adverse experience, is pervasive, affecting urban, suburban and rural communities.

“Studies have shown that two out of three people experience trauma in their life, so most of us in this room today have experienced trauma,” Mike Lovell said.

When trauma isn’t addressed, it can translate to absenteeism, difficulty establishing professional relationships and other job-related challenges.

Panelists implored employers to view those issues through the lens of trauma.

“You hear employers say, ‘I can’t get the employees I need. These guys don’t show up on time. They don’t know how to work on a team.

They have this issue or that issue,’” Cumberbatch said. “Those are the wrong questions. You need to begin with finding out from every employee … ‘What happened to you? What is the reason why you cannot focus on these tasks?’

Once you start to work on that, you will see they will show up, they want to work, they want to raise their families just like everyone else.”

With new employers entering the region, a host of new developments happening in downtown Milwaukee and a low unemployment rate, there is an increased urgency to connect those who have previously been disconnected from the workforce with jobs. However, Amy

BizTimes reporter Lauren Anderson moderates a discussion among Frank Cumberbatch and Amy and Mike Lovell at the Nonprofit Excellence Awards.

Lovell said, the Milwaukee-area community must address historic racism and pessimism to ensure all community members benefit from the region’s economic development.

“Until we start addressing systems that are inherently racist, we are not going to really move the needle in Milwaukee,” she said.

Individual employers can create a more trauma-informed culture by promoting practices such as mindfulness and providing calm spaces to allow for emotional regulation, panelists said.

“As employers you need to examine the culture of your business,” Cumberbatch said. “You need to start by making sure that every employee in your business sees each other as people … If you recognize the potential, the value and the purpose of every single employee in your business, and start to work towards asking what do they need in order to be successful, you will start to realize there are issues under the surface that need to be addressed.”

The SWIM initiative, an effort that began in January 2017, has brought together representatives from various sectors, including health care, social work, academia, criminal justice, social services and nonprofits. The coalition, which has grown from about 30 people to 350,

meets every six weeks to discuss how those sectors can work together to address issues of trauma in the community.

In September, SWIM hosted a conference in partnership with Milwaukee nonprofit organization SaintA at Fiserv Forum that drew in 1,500 attendees and some of the nation’s leading trauma experts.

“It showed how interested people are in this issue and how they want to make Milwaukee better,” Mike Lovell said.

Cumberbatch said his involvement with SWIM has made him hopeful about the community’s ability to tackle what have long been thought by many in the area to be intractable issues.

“I’ve always thought that we’ve been putting Band-Aids on solving the city’s issues, but I could never put my finger on what is the real problem until I attended the first meeting (of SWIM) and realized, ‘Ah, I think this variable could be it,’” he said. “And fast-forward from then to now, and I think we’re on to something.”

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board, a position he held for six years.

Klumb Sr. and his wife, Janice, started the Dennis & Janice Klumb Family Foundation as a way to host fundraisers, to give charitable gifts to nonprofit organizations, and to volunteer and help mentor nonprofits. Janice passed away in 2014 at the age of 77.

Now 80 and retired from business, Klumb Sr. remains actively involved with charities and volunteering. In 2007, Klumb Sr. founded the Klumb Family Foundation Disney Wish Fund at Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, which has granted kids visits to Disney World and Disney Resorts and Spas, trips on Disney cruise ships, trips to the Disney Store and television appearances on Disney-owned station ESPN. The entire Klumb family participates in the Foundation’s annual Celebrity Charity Golf Outing in Lake Geneva, a day of golf, cocktails, appetizers, dinner and a silent auction. Each year, proceeds from the outing exceed $175,000, and have helped fulfill more than 400 wishes for Make-AWish children.

In August, Klumb Jr., a bicycle enthusiast, participated in the Make-A-Wish Walk For Wishes, acting as the event’s pacesetter.

Patti Gorsky, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, said the Klumbs are “just incomparable when it comes to their efforts, passion and dedication” toward each charity they support, but notably the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

“The Klumb family footprint is indelibly etched in the Make-A-Wish Foundation,” she added. “They are good people doing good things for precious children, and have helped hundreds of kids make their dreams come true. I don’t have enough adjectives to describe how wonderful (the Klumb family) is. I’m proud to call them my friends.” l

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CORPORATE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Cousins Subs N83 W13400 Leon Road, Menomonee Falls Cousins Subs offers Wisconsin communities much more than tasty sandwiches.

President and CEO Christine Specht – daughter of William Specht, who co-founded the restaurant franchise with his cousin, James Sheppard, in 1972 – has made charitable contributions a key part of the restaurant’s operation.

In 2013, Specht established the Make It Better foundation, which focuses on health and wellness, education, and ending hunger. In addition to $315,000 in grants for local nonprofits,

Cousins has awarded $100,000 in scholarships and donated $200,000 to cancer treatment for Wisconsin residents.

For the past three years the restaurant chain has partnered with the Milwaukee Bucks for their Block Out Hunger campaign. To date, Cousins has donated nearly 15,000 pounds of food to 40 food pantries.

“It is our commitment to give our guests a taste of ‘better’ throughout all aspects of our brand, including Cousins’ cuisine philosophy, culture and its Make it Better foundation,” Specht said. l

“When my father, Bill, started the company in 1972, giving back was just as important as creating that high-quality sub that you all know and love. Forty-six years later, we strive to live our mission to believe in better through the continual improvement in everything we do, and this mindset carries in how we treat our guests, our employees and the greater community.”

Christine Specht

– Christine Specht, president and CEO, Cousins Subs

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First Bank Financial Centre

Komatsu Mining Corp.

18815 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield

4400 W. National Ave., West Milwaukee

The local organizations financially supported by First Bank Financial Centre are almost too numerous to count. FBFC’s donations in the past five years exceed $1 million.

In the past 18 months alone, dozens of organizations – among them Wisconsin Breast Cancer Show House, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, All My Friends Playground, the Jewish Community Center, Mel’s Charities, American Legion Post 91 and the Germantown Community Scholarship Fund –have been on the receiving end of FBFC’s generosity.

FBFC assistant vice president and branch manager Derek Berube is among the company leaders who serve the community. Berube volun-

Komatsu Mining Corp boasts more than three decades of philanthropy in Milwaukee County.

Over the years, Komatsu has generously donated millions of dollars to a multitude of organizations that champion the arts, education, health and the environment, among them the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, the Urban Ecology Center, the American Red Cross and United Way. Each year, to benefit Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, Komatsu hosts a workplace fundraising campaign (featuring prizes for participants and matching donations on Komatsu’s part) with an unusual twist. Through meetings with Hab-

teers with the Village of Brookfield board of directors, Sunset Playhouse, Brookfield Village Kids Fest, Brookfield Rotary and many other area organizations.

FBFC has implemented several banking initiatives to assist community residents, including a program that offers discounts to veterans. The organization’s Mascot Banking program aids booster clubs and schools in funding athletics. l

itat homeowners, Komatsu employees can see firsthand the effect their financial gifts have on individuals— and on the community as a whole.

Komatsu also encourages volunteerism among its employees, allowing flexible work schedules and recognizing those who contribute their time to local organizations, including the Hunger Task Force and The Gathering, with an annual appreciation night. l biztimes.com / 27

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CORPORATE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Marcell Jackson Brilliant Factory project leader, GE Healthcare Marcell Jackson is committed to investing in the futures of local youth.

As GE Healthcare’s Brilliant Factory project leader, community service co-leader of the company’s African American Forum, and relationship manager for 53rd Street School, one of GE Healthcare’s partnership schools, he has sparked enthusiasm for STEM activities among many students.

Jackson, who has been doing volunteer work since high school, donates more than 140 hours a year to STEM programs and events at Milwaukee high schools. Among them are a robotics

group at 53rd Street School, STEM Olympics at Riverside University High School, and a coding program at Milwaukee Collegiate Academy.

According to Kelly Skindzelewski, GE Healthcare community relations manager, Jackson “believes volunteering is one of the best ways to understand the community and people who live here.”

Last April, for his contributions to the Milwaukee community, Jackson received a GE Healthcare Community Spirit Award.

“He is a champion among his peers at work,” Skindzelewski said. l

“I would like to thank (GE Healthcare) for nominating me for this award and instilling such a high level of volunteerism into the culture. I would also like to thank my beautiful wife for supporting my many, many volunteer endeavors. And my mom and dad, for instilling in me and being amazing examples of what it means to not only lead, but to serve as you lead.”

– Marcell Jackson, Brilliant Factory project leader, GE Healthcare

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Tim Stewart Attorney, Dewitt Ross & Stevens Tim Stewart is a fervent supporter of the arts, youth leadership and business development in Waukesha County.

Stewart, an attorney with Brookfield law firm DeWitt Ross & Stevens, actively volunteers with many local organizations, among them Youth Frontiers, a nonprofit which helps reduce bullying in schools, and the Waukesha County Business Alliance.

“Tim has been a valuable member of the Waukesha County Business Alliance and a leader when it comes to involvement in the Alliance’s policy efforts,” said Amanda Payne, vice president of public policy for the Waukesha County Business Alliance.

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Tim Stewart

Stewart maintains a strong commitment to developing arts in the community, contributing numerous hours a month as chair for the United Performing Arts Fund and nonprofit organization Next Gen Council. His passion for the arts and philanthropy is evident during the firm’s annual Workplace Giving Campaign to benefit UPAF, during which he approaches donors with gusto. l

BizTimes reporter Lauren Anderson moderates a discussion among Frank Cumberbatch and Amy and Mike Lovell at the Nonprofit Excellence Awards.

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IN-KIND SUPPORTER

The Marcus Corp.

100 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee No name is as synonymous with arts and hospitality in Milwaukee as The Marcus Corp.

From its beginning, altruism has been an essential part of the company’s culture.

Founded by Ben Marcus in 1935, The Marcus Corp. has grown from a movie theater in Ripon to a nationwide corporation with many movie theaters, hotels and resorts, and restaurants.

Since then, the company has donated millions of dollars and in-kind gifts to nonprofit organizations focusing on health, education, and community and economic development.

Led by president and chief executive officer Greg Marcus, The Marcus Corp.’s commitment to philanthropy in the Milwaukee community grows stronger each year. In 2017 alone, $4.2 million was donated to worthy causes and charities, with 65 percent allocated to Wisconsin organizations.

That same year, the company donated the Warner Grand Theatre, 212 W. Wisconsin Ave., to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, along with in-kind gifts and cash totaling nearly $5 million. The theater is expected to reopen in 2020. l

“For 83 years…the Marcus Corp. has always believed that giving back is essential to a successful community and a successful business. We’re proud to call Milwaukee home and Marcus will continue to support it with our time, talent and the financial resources that they have.”

– Peggy Williams Smith, senior vice president of SafeHouse Restaurants, The Marcus Corp.

Peggy Williams Smith

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IN-KIND SUPPORTER

z2

ManpowerGroup

1645 Rockwood Dr., Waukesha

100 Manpower Place, Milwaukee

Led by creative director/principal Cory Zimmermann, Waukesha marketing firm z2, founded in 2010, has donated creative services valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars to campaigns and organizations dedicated to fighting cancer.

This Time Tomorrow, a nonprofit offering financial assistance to individuals with cancer and their families, and Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure and More Than Pink Walk, an event to raise breast cancer awareness, are two organizations that have benefited from z2’s creative efforts and generosity.

To help these organizations with branding and marketing campaigns, z2 has provided in-kind public relations, web and video creation, and

Manpower Group embraces the philosophy that a corporation has a social responsibility to improve the welfare of its community. To date, the Fortune 500 company has received numerous awards for its commitment to ethics and environmental sustainability.

Founded in 1948, the corporation puts this philosophy into practice by forging long-term partnerships with many organizations to build a stronger workforce in Milwaukee—starting with the city’s youth.

Every year, Manpower donates numerous services to many local and national nonprofit organizations, including the Boys & Girls Club, Junior Achievement and Milwaukee Public Schools. Manpower works with stu-

social media marketing services.

The marketing firm, one of This Time Tomorrow’s main donors, coordinates several yearly fundraising events for the organization, including the annual Storytellers Concert and Gala, which features performances by popular artists, including Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts and Candlebox.

To date, This Time Tomorrow has donated over $400,000 to families and individuals. l

dent interns and youth apprentices from these organizations, which enables young people to gain valuable corporate work experience.

Besides allowing organizations to use conference rooms and technological equipment, and providing business consultations at no cost, ManpowerGroup offers space for nonprofits to hold events at the corporation’s global headquarters, at 100 Manpower Place in downtown Milwaukee.

ManpowerGroup hosted 141 events in 2017, an in-kind service exceeding $400,000 in value. l biztimes.com / 29

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NEXT GENERATION LEADERSHIP

Erik Kennedy Senior community relations coordinator, Advocate Aurora Health For Erik Kennedy, senior community relations coordinator at Advocate Aurora Health, helping others goes beyond a few good deeds.

For him, it is a way of life – and his passion.

Kennedy, previously association volunteer and leadership development coordinator for YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee, donates much of his time volunteering with a number of Milwaukee organizations serving youth and the homeless.

Kennedy utilizes his leadership and communication skills as a committee and board mem-

ber for local nonprofits: NEWaukee, Salvation Army’s Echelon MKE, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee and Miracle League of Milwaukee. Kennedy regularly helps out at St. Vincent de Paul’s Sunday meal program, and actively supports local cultural and ethnic institutions.

“I am motivated and inspired by his desire to volunteer,” said Heather Pechacek, program manager for the Greater Milwaukee Committee.

“The candor in which he speaks about his faith and passion for community building is an admirable quality.” l

“Within the last three years, I have dedicated myself to be sober and through that there’s been a lot of awesome opportunities to really help … people live well. I would not be receiving this award without the support of my team and colleagues and also advocates and friends in the community that supports me and embraces me for who I am.”

– Erik Kennedy, senior community relations coordinator, Impact Aurora Health

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Christine Richards Vice president/marketing director, Richards Group Allstate Christine Richards has a zest for serving her beloved Waukesha community and beyond, evidenced by the number of organizations she donates her time to.

Richards, vice president and marketing director of Richards Group Allstate, has helped organize numerous fundraising events for The Women’s Center and Advancing Advocates Council, including Futures Free from Violence, (an event in which $30,000 was raised) and Trivia Night.

A former high school teacher, Richards has volunteered with nonprofit youth organizations, among them Lake Country Youth Baseball and Softball, where she coordinated a “Hit-A-Thon” and Popcorn Fund30 / BizTimes Milwaukee NOVEMBER 26, 2018

raiser for baseball field maintenance and sports equipment.

To help hurricane victims in Puerto Rico, Richards collected much-needed Christine Richards sanitary items, food, batteries and diapers at her office in Waukesha.

An animal lover, Richards has also contributed efforts to Waukesha’s Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS).

“Christine is only one person, but she has the drive and passion of many,” said Dennis Richards, president of Richards Allstate Group. l

Attendees at the 2018 Nonprofit Excellence Awards.

Erik Kennedy

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NONPROFIT COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

Dominican Center for Women Inc. and Hunger Task Force 2470 W. Locust St., Milwaukee; 201 S. Hawley Court, Milwaukee High lead levels can be found in many Milwaukee homes, including in the city’s north side Amani neighborhood. Exposure to lead poses many health risks, in particular to children and pregnant women.

This year, the Dominican Center for Women Inc. partnered with Hunger Task Force Inc. and the Milwaukee Nutrition and Lead Task Force to launch Well Fed Means Less Lead, a campaign to raise awareness in the Amani neighborhood about the dangers of elevated levels of lead in homes and about lead mitigation methods in-

cluding proper nutrition.

Through this collaboration, Amani residents traveled door-to-door to inform their neighbors about the dangers of household lead and how to determine if it is present in their homes.

To buy water filters and replace lead lines is often cost-prohibitive for Amani residents, more than half of whom are low-income. As part of the campaign, lead filters were installed on residents’ kitchen faucets, and families received information on local organizations that test for exposure to the element. l

“Because Sherrie (Tussler, executive director of Hunger Task Force) was wise enough to build a collaborative partnership that used the strengths of two organizations, we have the data to show a lasting impact was made in the Amani community. We also know that when neighbors serve neighbors, they get to know their neighbors and community better.”

– Patricia Rogers, executive director, Dominican Center for Women

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NONPROFIT COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

Outreach Community Health Centers

Elevate Inc.

711 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee

N169 W21005 Meadow Lane, Jackson

A lack of affordable clinical and behavioral health services remains a pervasive problem in Milwaukee, particularly among the city’s homeless population. Many are unable to travel to health care facilities for treatment.

Outreach Community Health Centers has responded to the challenge in a creative way. Services are delivered directly to those in need, at shelters, encampments, meal sites, or simply on the street.

Those who are homeless often commit ordinance violations and minor crimes, including loitering, panhandling, trespassing, and public urination.

As an effort to decriminalize these infractions, PATH/Outreach supervisor Ashley Steinberg has

Opioid and alcohol addiction have taken a toll on many Wisconsinites and their loved ones. Many who are addicted are also incarcerated.

Mary Simon has taken an active approach to fighting addiction in Washington County.

Simon, executive director of Elevate, an organization that offers services for those affected by addiction, partnered with Washington County’s law enforcement, its judicial system, and its health and human services department to form the Treatment Alternatives and Diversion Program.

Through TAD, first-time drug and OWI offenders receive treatment for their addiction and employment assistance, rather than jail time.

partnered with Milwaukee Area Technical College and the Milwaukee Police Department to train law enforcement officers and first responders in crisis intervention and homeless outreach strategies, which include giving referrals and following up with individuals.

Police officer, registered nurse and paramedic Chad Stiles said this approach provides “a dignified, collaborative response where those life-saving connections to basic needs and resources can occur.” l

Besides encouraging sobriety among its graduates and offering resources to their families, the TAD program is economical. Fewer individuals incarcerated places less of a financial burden on courts, law enforcement and human service agencies.

“TAD is a compassionate, yet cost-effective, approach to the nightmare that is substance abuse,” said Juli Benedum, senior corporate attorney for West Bend Mutual Insurance Co. and Elevate board member. l biztimes.com / 31

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NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

Angela Mancuso Executive Director, The Women’s Center, Inc. Through her role as executive director of The Women’s Center, Inc., Angela Mancuso has aided countless Waukesha-area women and children affected by domestic violence.

Through numerous initiatives and practices, including adding a human resources manager, Mancuso has helped her organization execute and advance its goals in Waukesha County.

Mancuso’s improved external communications strategy has helped serve more in need, illustrated by a 40 percent increase in calls to the agency’s 24-Hour Hotline from 2015-’17 and another

40 percent increase this year.

In addition to her work at the Women’s Center, Mancuso dedicates much of her free time to volunteering in the community, including in her role as president of the board of directors for the Housing Area Coalition of Waukesha County.

“Angela is one of the most inspirational and genuine people who truly leads by example.

I couldn’t be more honored to work with her, and her team,” said Alicia Buttchen, treasury management officer of First Business Bank in Brookfield. l

“This work is, of course, not about me. It’s about the thousands of adults and children who need the Women’s Center. If I cannot make this world a better, safer place for my daughter, then I need to do it for the next generation, as well.”

– Angela Mancuso, executive director, The Women’s Center Inc. Angela Mancuso

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NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

Lynda Kohler

Ann Petrie

President and CEO, SHARP Literacy

President and CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities

Wisconsin faces a significant disparity in educational achievement between Caucasian and African-American students. Lynda Kohler, president and CEO of SHARP Literacy, offers a unique solution to the problem.

Kohler, former president of Ronald McDonald House Charities, takes a fresh approach to improving literacy. SHARP programs, geared to at-risk Milwaukee and Waukesha public school students, combine visual arts with science, social studies, vocabulary and writing.

SHARP students visit local museums, attend Young Authors Workshops, and develop solid public speaking and other communication skills – qualities sought by 32 / BizTimes Milwaukee NOVEMBER 26, 2018

employers. Each student receives a SHARP book and workbook, tools that aid the student in reaching his or her ac- Linda Kohler ademic goals.

SHARP programs also fuse art with technology. Kohler has partnered with Milwaukee companies Rockwell Automation Inc. and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. to form “Create Art With Code,” a program in which students develop visual design and computer coding skills.

Each year, more than 8,500 students benefit from SHARP programs l

Eastern Wisconsin To Ann Petrie, president and chief executive officer of Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin, clear and honest communication is key for any successful organization, particularly a nonprofit that relies on donor funding.

In her capacity as president and CEO, Petrie has implemented and expanded several programs to help participating families lessen the stress of experiencing their child battle illnesses such as cancer. Art therapy, a secret garden and an improved meal program are just a few services offered to families, who stay in the Ronald McDonald House while their children are treated at the adjacent Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.

Petrie believes in creating an open, inviting workplace for her employees, who are encouraged to share ideas and con- Ann Petrie cerns regarding the Ronald McDonald House.

Ashley Childers, senior audit manager at Sikich LLP, who nominated Petrie for the award, said: “Ann’s positive attitude and demeanor play a large role in the vision and advancement of the organization.” l

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Discovery World 500 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee With baby boomers in STEM occupations retiring at a high rate, fostering interest among today’s youth in STEM career opportunities is vital for the nation’s future workforce.

Since the 1980s, Discovery World has been inspiring generations of engineers, scientists and inventors. In 2006, the center relocated to 500 N. Harbor Dr., a new 120,000-square-foot building on the lakefront. The Reiman Aquarium and other exhibits at the museum (including the new Power On exhibit) focus on freshwater sciences, physics, technology and engineering, and educate students about careers in these

fields.

To better serve its visitors, the organization is investing $18 million on improvements, including a 10,000-square-foot addition to function as a multi-purpose space for travelling exhibits, a lunchroom for student groups, and a venue for catered events.

According to Joel Brennan, Discovery World CEO, the organization’s goal is “to make sure there is a robust pipeline for workers in STEM industries in the Milwaukee area. We’re trying to help young people envision themselves in these future careers.” l

“We work at the front end of the STEM workforce pipeline. There are a number of jobs in the STEM pipeline, like computer science and engineering, where women are only about 20 percent of the workforce. That’s not good enough.”

– Joel Brennan, CEO, Discovery World

Joel Brennan

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Luther Manor

My Choice Family Care

4545 N. 92nd St., Wauwatosa

10201 W. Innovation Drive, Suite 100, Wauwatosa

Each year, hundreds of senior citizens benefit from Luther Manor’s many services, among them assisted living, transitional care rehabilitation, adult day care, and recreational activities.

For over six decades, with an annual operating budget of $32 million, the life plan community has provided senior adults with top-notch spiritual and clinical care. Luther Manor executives, including president and CEO Stephanie Chedid, and directors have created a three-year plan targeted to baby boomers, the latest generation to use the facility’s services.

The organization has stayed current with technology, implementing an electronic medical records system that has surpassed national

Managed care organization My Choice Family Care and its care teams (each includes a registered nurse and a social worker) help make independent living a reality for many of Milwaukee’s elderly and adults with disabilities.

The organization, which supplements Medicaid programs, collaborates with more than 1,800 service providers, ensuring clients receive timely and exceptional support.

Adults who qualify for the My Choice program receive a professional evaluation and personalized support plan.

A company computer system enables My Choice “to properly track all member interactions and health status to ensure safety and physical and emotional wellbeing,” according

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standards and impacted more than half of the community’s patrons.

Luther Manor also prides itself on being an exceptional workplace, its staff of 450 and 300 volunteers being one of the organization’s invaluable assets. This year, Luther Manor became certified by the Great Place to Work Institute. Shortly thereafter, the organization implemented Mission Possible, an employee program to recognize exemplary workers. l

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to Daren Allen, director of strategy and innovation at My Choice.

To better serve its members, the ever-evolving My Choice regularly implements new organizational tools, including up-to-date technologies and innovative management strategies.

“Every member of the My Choice team has a voice in the organization, and is encouraged to recommend changes (in order to) deliver better care,” Allen said. l biztimes.com / 33

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CORE El Centro 130 W. Bruce St., Milwaukee Since 2002, CORE El Centro has provided a community that has few primary care providers with holistic health services for all ages, including stress management, acupuncture, reiki training, and yoga and meditation classes. Nearly 6,000 clients of all income levels are served annually, 79 percent of them Latinx.

To help children and adults whose lives have been affected by trauma, CORE partners with many area organizations, including Sojourner Family Peace Center and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare’s Angel of Hope Clinic.

Being environmentally-friendly is a CORE priority. In 2009, the organization and two partners, the Healing Center and Aurora Walker’s Point Clinic, moved to 130 W. Bruce St. (the Clock Shadow Building.) The building’s rooftop garden allows clients to learn about nutrition and gardening through hands-on experience.

CORE depends on its many volunteers to foster positive community relationships and enhance the organization’s mission. The services offered by volunteers save CORE about $400,000 a year. l

“CORE El Centro is a natural healing center whose mission is threefold: To create access to another form of health care; to build community knowing that regardless of income, race, religion, we are all on the same healing journey; and to inspire individuals to live whole lives.”

– Madeline Gianforte, executive director, CORE El Centro

Madeline Gianforte

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Literacy Services of Wisconsin

Northwest Side Community Development Corp.

Cathedral Center Inc.

4201 N. 27th St., Milwaukee

Homelessness and housing insecurity can lead to the splitting up of families. Since its incorporation as a nonprofit organization in 2002, Cathedral Center Inc. has made its mission to ensure families are kept together through crises.

Cathedral Center offers free secure shelter and meals for up to 90 days for single women and families who are homeless, in the process of moving residences or facing eviction. In November 2016, Cathedral Center partnered with social service agency Friendship House, a facility which can provide housing for four women and eight families for up to two years.

Although the Center operates on a modest budget of just more than $2 million annually, it continues to serve a community in need. Cathedral Center’s individually tailored community case management program and Women’s Independence Program, a service which aids individuals in finding stable employment, have helped reduce the number of homeless in the Milwaukee area. l

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555 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee Even in the age of information, illiteracy in adults remains a serious problem. Almost 1.3 million U.S. students drop out of school annually.

Adults who lack basic literacy skills face barriers to education and employment, but Literacy Services of Wisconsin helps people face these challenges head-on.

Since 1965, LSW has helped thousands gain reading and educational skills. Nearly 500 tutors help carry out the organization’s mission.

In July 2017, LSW merged with Milwaukee Achiever Literacy Services. The combined organization provides a variety of free programs for adults, among them English Language Learning and Adult Basic Education. A Functional Literacy sub-program focuses on financial literacy, computer literacy and workforce readiness.

“Since our merger, we’ve seen a lot of growth.

It’s been a really wonderful experience to see two shared histories come together to create a new vision for adult literacy in the city,” said Holly McCoy. l 34 / BizTimes Milwaukee NOVEMBER 26, 2018

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The closing of factories and the subsequent elimination of thousands of jobs in the manufacturing industry has caused much of Milwaukee’s north side to suffer economically.

Through its business lending program, North Side Community Development Corp. has helped eradicate unemployment by creating more than 1,000 retail and manufacturing jobs on the city’s north side.

Since 2000, NWSCDC, a certified Community Development Financial Institution, has lent approximately $10 million to area businesses and has collaborated with large-scale businesses including Jonco Industries Inc. and DRS Power & Control Technologies Inc. Recently, NWSCDC partnered with Milwaukee Public Libraries on an innovative development in Villard Square. The mixed-use building contains a library and 47 housing units. l

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Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity 3726 N. Booth St., Milwaukee Milwaukee faces a lack of affordable housing, particularly in low-income areas. For some families, rent expenses account for 70 percent of monthly income.

Brian Sonderman, executive director of Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, along with his staff and 2,500 volunteers, understand that increased homeownership helps build strong and safe neighborhoods. In more than 30 years, Milwaukee Habitat volunteers have repaired and built more than 1,000 homes for local families.

The organization’s three ReStores, retail

stores selling secondhand furniture and household items, help increase sustainability in the Milwaukee area by recycling items that would otherwise be bound for landfills. Last year, ReStore sales exceeded $2.2 million. Habitat plans to open a fourth store by 2020.

“Together, we are combatting our city’s affordable housing crisis by dramatically increasing affordable homeownership opportunities and stabilizing neighborhoods,” said Hannah Harris, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity grant program manager. l

“Combatting the city’s affordable housing crisis, where right now, 60 percent of Milwaukee renters are in unaffordable housing, can’t be done by just one single organization or individual. It does take a community of people who care about their neighbors.”

– Brian Sonderman, executive director, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Brian Sonderman

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Brew City MKE Beer Museum

FEI Behavioral Health

275 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee

648 N. Plankinton Ave, Suite 425, Milwaukee

Located in Milwaukee’s Grand Avenue Mall, Brew City MKE is part museum, part bar, and a fun and informative destination for tourists and residents.

Operated by the Milwaukee County Historical Society, the museum, which contains artifacts from Pabst and Miller breweries and additional beer memorabilia, seamlessly fuses Milwaukee’s rich brewing past with its present. Exhibits educate patrons about how Milwaukee immigrants helped breweries—and the city’s economy—flourish.

The museum’s low-key and unorthodox setting helps attract people who might not normally visit museums.

Admission ($10 for ages 21 and

Employees facing personal issues such as financial woes, family problems or substance abuse are less likely to perform effectively in their workplace, which, in turn, can be detrimental to an organization.

FEI Behavioral Health has offered businesses a number of employee support programs since 1979, including counseling, organizational development, crisis management and violence prevention in the workplace.

The organization describes itself this way: “As one of the oldest and most successful social enterprises in the United States, FEI has established a track record of innovation in workforce resilience services.”

Through FEI’s Milwaukee-based

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over, $7 for ages 13-20, free for 12 and under; group rates also available) includes a free beer or soda and entrance to the Milwaukee County Historical Society.

Beer City MKE’s extensive bar menu includes locally crafted beers, including Riverwest Stein, Good City Pilsner, and Enlightened Cream City Brix.

Besides the bar and admission prices, revenue from a gift shop helps offset exhibit costs. l

parent organization the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities, a nationwide network of hundreds of nonprofit organizations that aid nearly 5 million people yearly, FEI has been able to meet organizational goals and expand its mission “to create a healthy society and strong communities for all children, adults and families,” said Ted Uczen, president and chief executive officer of FEI. l biztimes.com / 35

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Accountability A process for performance

pointment.

Before assigning responsibility for results, be sure that the individuals who are given the assignment are competent to do the work or have the proper support to assist them in learning. Nothing is more discouraging than to feel like you’ve failed before you’ve started.

COMMITMENT

BUSINESS RESULTS, good or bad, are the byproduct of each person’s understanding of the stated expectations, their competency to perform the tasks, their level of commitment and how empowered they are to take timely action. This generates a cycle of focused momentum and deeper engagement.

Let’s explore each of these elements:

Determination is the inner fire that ignites initiative and transforms commitment into right results. Committed people focus on solutions, not limitations. They don’t let what they can’t do interfere with what they can do. When faced with a hurdle, barrier or impasse, committed people find a way to go around, above or below an issue to break the logjam. They refuse to play small.

Commitment comes from within. It’s a power that can be unleashed, but it cannot be taught.

EXPECTATIONS

EMPOWERMENT

Expectations make clear what is to be accomplished.

People come to work wanting to make a meaningful difference. When expectations are clearly communicated and understood, people can mobilize to develop the roadmap for achieving the stated goals.

Poorly communicated expectations can create confusion and, as a result, people may procrastinate because they are afraid to start down a path only to find that it’s the wrong path. Confused people find it difficult to effectively plan, make decisions and execute as they second-guess themselves, wondering if they are choosing the right path.

People may have strong intent to achieve a goal, but if the organization hasn’t empowered them to bring the right people together, if they don’t have access to essential pieces of information or if they are not permitted to make timely decisions, they may find themselves stuck. Results-driven people will tolerate this only for so long before they decide that it is time to move on.

COMPETENCY People with the knowledge, expertise and capability to do what is needed rally forward to achieve the goals, but not everyone comes to the job possessing all of the skills to execute. Training closes this gap and empowers people to transition effort into right action.

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tional logjam by giving these individuals smaller projects and the right support so they can realize small wins. Over time, as the individual’s self-confidence builds and competency expands, he or she can be given more responsibilities.

At some level, almost everyone wants their work to matter, which is why when results are measured and impact quantified, people better understand the value of their contribution. This generates excitement and positive momentum, which can lead to building a high-trust culture.

ACCOUNTABILITY Accountability is often defined as “taking ownership,” but this is only part of the picture. For someone to be accountable, they need to know and understand what is expected of them. This includes the behaviors, the activities and the results. They need to have permission to get others involved when needed, and they need to have the authority to act.

When you consider accountability as a process, the opportunity to set people up for success becomes more deliberate and the methodology makes it much easier to replicate across the organization at every level. n

RESULTS People want to be a part of a winning team.

Most know that they can’t do it alone, but with the right mix of talent, they can make magic happen.

The most inspired and committed people want to be the best and do their best every day.

For high performers, the thrill of the win is central to their being.

And then there are those on the other end of the spectrum who were likely told that they couldn’t, shouldn’t or aren’t “good enough” when they were young and now they live with paralyzing self-doubt. Some describe it as “a voice that sits on my shoulder and nags at me all day long, saying, ‘You’re not good enough!’ ‘You’re gonna fail.’ ‘Stop before you make a fool of yourself.’”

A leader can sometimes help break this emo-

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COACHING

How mindfulness increases productivity “According to a growing body of research, mindfulness allows us to slow down, be present and increase our ability to make effective decisions and therefore, increase productivity.”

ORGANIZATIONS THAT PRACTICE mindfulness and positive feedback help employees reach greater levels of productivity. According to a growing body of research, mindfulness allows us to slow down, be present and increase our ability to make effective decisions and therefore, increase productivity.

To increase mindfulness, we must begin by breathing more deeply into the belly. This helps us to tap into what I call, “Gut Intelligence.” Gut Intelligence is a form of mindfulness which takes our unconscious knowing and makes it conscious.

Recently, I was working with the women from my Leadership Roundtable at our quarterly

retreat. The focus of the retreat was to increase their mindfulness to help them unleash their hidden potential and productivity. We began with breathing techniques to increase their Gut intelligence and then used the Johari window model, created by psychologists Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham, to increase self-awareness and awareness of others.

The Johari window is a model which has the following four quadrants to explain and improve self-awareness: 1. Open to self: We and others know who we are.

2. Hidden area/façade: Information about us that we know but others don’t know.

3. Blind self: Others see information about us, but we do not see it.

4. Unknown: Information about us that neither we nor others know.

To begin the mindfulness exercise, each individual was given words that best describe their essence from the other participants in the group.

The intention was to help everyone become more self-aware of how they positively project to the world. After this portion of the exercise was finished, each participant admitted how much he or she loved hearing such positive feedback. Sadly, it reminded me how often we don’t get enough positive feedback on what it is about us that makes us unique and special.

The second part of the mindfulness exercise helped individuals integrate their hidden self and a blind spot they judge as their “unacceptable self.”

This part of our self is “lost” or repressed because we experienced at a young age, likely before age 8, that this aspect of our self was irritating to someone from which we wished to have approval. Perhaps it was a parent, a sibling or friends who told us this part of our self was “not enough.”

For example, if we were a natural leader, someone may have told us we were “bossy” because we had not yet refined our leadership skills. Likely, this happened because we triggered their inability to set boundaries when faced with our strength.

Instead of them owning their own hidden or blind self, they projected their insecurity onto us, and made us believe we were not enough.

Or maybe we were told we were “too sensitive” because we were able to intuit what was truly happening around us, and others did not want to openly admit the truth. Once again, someone who had a blind spot to their own struggle with integrity may have blamed our intuition as “our crazy imagination.”

As a leader of a company, imagine the impact mindfulness could have on your culture. Instead of your talent becoming irritable and blaming each other when their own hidden or blind self was triggered, they instead could own their reaction and become more aware of integrating and developing this lost self. In addition, they could help each other grow by compassionately realizing we all have aspects of our self just waiting to be embraced and cultivated through greater mindfulness.

CHALLENGE: Where can mindfulness increase your potential and productivity? n

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Tip Sheet Protecting your business from ransomware attacks MORE THAN 4,000 ransomware attacks have occurred daily since Jan. 1, 2016, according to the U.S Small Business Administration. The rapidly growing malware threats infect and restrict access to a computer until a ransom is paid. The

malicious software affects businesses of all sizes.

In an article published by the U.S Small Business Administration, Natale Goriel suggests tips to help defend businesses from ransomware attacks.

1. Awareness and training programs Requiring employees to participate in awareness and training programs is important because they are targets.

2. Spam filters Implement tough spam filters to protect computers and employees from receiving phishing emails. Technologies to prevent email spoofing include Sender Policy Framework, Domain Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance, and DomainKeys Identified Mail.

3. Disable macro scripts The tool bar buttons and keyboard shortcuts are the macro scripts that allow office files to be transferred through email. Instead of full office suite applications, try Office Viewer

software when opening Microsoft Office files.

4. Software Restriction Policies Use Software Restriction Policies to prevent programs from executing from common ransomware locations. These locations could be a temporary folder or compression/ decompression programs.

5. Manage administrative access No employee should be assigned administrative access unless mandatory. Those with access should only use it when necessary. It is also smart to organize access controls, such as file, directory and network share permissions.

If an employee needs access to a specific file, that should be the only thing they access.

Other tips include disabling Remote Desktop Protocol; setting up firewalls; patching operating systems, software and firmware on devices; andsetting anti-virus and anti-malware programs to perform regular scans automatically. n

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Erika Colón promotes more inclusion in health care Erika Colón Nursing talent liaison for Greater Milwaukee Advocate Aurora Health Nonprofit served: National Association of Hispanic Nurses Greater Milwaukee Service: Founding president

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to include more than 70 members, filling a need in the health care community for camaraderie and support. It’s not uncommon for a Hispanic nurse to be the only one in her unit.

“Support networks are particularly important for young nurses,” she added. “When you’re in your first years, it takes some time to develop medical critical thinking skills and other professional and communication skills. At times, nurses that either have an accent or English is not their primary language or are from a different cultural background, they have another barrier or hurdle to go over.”

Members also volunteer in the community, providing bilingual and culturally-competent health screenings, education and other services.

Colón is also a mentor for nursing students from underrepresented groups through Marquette University, a member of the Milwaukee Latino Health Coalition Steering Committee and a volunteer with the Milwaukee Junior Fire Institute.

All of her work is aimed at helping promote a health care ecosystem that is more representative of the wider Milwaukee community. n

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WHEN ERIKA COLÓN was a high school junior at South Division High School in Milwaukee, she participated in a summer internship at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Colón, who grew up in Puerto Rico before moving to Milwaukee in high school to learn English, hadn’t considered a health care career before then.

She soon realized it was the field for her.

“I was most impressed by the role of the nurse,” Colón said.

“It seemed like a lot of people touched the patient and came to see the patient, but throughout the day, the patient was with the nurse.

Everyone went to the nurse. The nurse knew everything about the patient.”

Today, Colón is committed to seeing a diverse pipeline of nurses enter the Milwaukee area workforce.

“I want to provide what I really needed when I was young,” Colón said. “There are a lot of things that I think I would have done better had I had a mentor early in my career.

The systems just weren’t in place for me to have that. That’s why I’m passionate about it.”

Following years of working as a nurse, she now serves as nursing talent liaison for Advocate Aurora Health, through which she creates partnerships with organizations and schools to encourage young people into nursing, with a specific focus on people of color.

This year, she and three fellow nurses launched the fully volunteer-run Greater Milwaukee chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, a role Colón considers to be her “second full-time job.” The association has grown

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Wellspring Construction Group LLC has hired Tommy Cummings as superintendent. He has been in the trades for 25 years.

MRA-the Management Association has hired Kay Voelkel as a registration and conference center specialist.

She is experienced with training, customer service and promotional activities.

Robertson Ryan & Associates has hired Ellen Letizia as an agent owner and vice president.

Letitia previously was an agent with Pharmacists Mutual. She focuses on commercial insurance zoning in the healthcare industry, and has significant expertise in cyber liability and professional liability policies.

SVA has hired Jennifer Hoege as its new chief operating officer.

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BANKING & FINANCE

Port Washington State Bank, Belgium Port Washington State Bank recently promoted Shelly Hartmann to vice president compliance officer.

Hartmann has worked for the bank for more than 20 years. In this role, Hartmann will be responsible for training, management and oversight of policies and procedures related to the rules and regulations that govern the financial industry and encourage fair practices.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Waukesha County Business Alliance, Waukesha The Waukesha County Business Alliance Inc. has hired Tom Casanova as its new manager of membership sales.

Casanova was an ambassador for the Alliance before joining the staff.

CONSTRUCTION

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Hunzinger Construction Co. has promoted Anne Grzywa and Anton Rice to project managers.

EDUCATION

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee UW-Milwaukee has named Kelly Haag as its new chief student affairs officer, leading the Division of Student Affairs. This includes athletics, university housing, the UWM Student Union, university recreation, the Dean of Students Office, Military and Veterans Resource Center, Norris Health Center and other student-focused services. In Haag’s 20 years of experience with the university, she has implemented UWM’s living learning community program and created the university’s inclusive housing policy.

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

Equips, Brookfield Equips has hired Ben Towal as director of technology. Towal's experience has centered on software development and instruction, as Equips focuses on continuous improvements to its client-facing online service platform, E-LINK. Towal comes to Equips from Northwestern Mutual, where he was senior full-stack software engineer. He has a bachelor’s degree in computer science in engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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MARKETING

Trefoil Group, Milwaukee Trefoil Group has promoted Vaune Cooper to director of administration and finance. In this role, Cooper, a 26-year employee of Trefoil Group, assumes responsibility for critical agency functions including financial, human resources and facilities management activities.

TRADE SHOW EXHIBITS

Exhibit Systems, Brookfield Exhibit Systems has hired Steve Miller as senior project manager. Miller brings project management experience to Exhibit Systems from previous roles in the trade show and medical device manufacturing industries.

He works with Exhibit Systems’ clients during every step of their projects, from consulting on sales and proposals, to production and exhibiting at shows.

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This photo, taken circa 1936, shows West State Street in downtown Milwaukee, near the BMO Harris Bradley Center site. The building at 328 W. State St. that housed Central Radio Distributors is now gone, the site of a present-day parking lot. The building at 324-326 W. State St. was built in 1885 and for many years was the home of Accurate Key & Lock. It is now vacant. Plans to convert it into a tavern were announced last year but have not moved forward.

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COMMENTARY

Eyes on Evers GOV. SCOTT WALKER and his economic agenda enjoyed strong support from Wisconsin business leaders. But that wasn’t enough for him to win re-election to a third term.

Many in the state’s business community are skeptical his replacement, state schools superintendent Tony Evers, can do a better job for the Wisconsin economy.

As always, one of the biggest concerns for business owners is taxes. Evers expressed openness to increasing the gas tax and taxes on the wealthy, but then shortly before Election Day said he was not planning to raise any taxes.

That prompted Kurt Bauer, president and chief executive officer of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, the state’s chamber of commerce with 3,800 member businesses, to blast Evers.

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taxes and raise the gas tax by as much as $1 per gallon,” Bauer said. “Apparently, he is hoping voters have amnesia and won’t remember his frequent promises to raise taxes.”

But after the election, Bauer issued a more conciliatory statement on Evers.

“WMC congratulates Governor-elect Tony Evers on his victory,” Bauer’s statement said.

“As it was before the election, Wisconsin’s workforce shortage is still the No. 1 issue facing our state’s business community. We worked with Governor-elect Evers on this issue in his capacity as state superintendent, and we look forward to working with him on it and other issues as governor.”

The workforce shortage is indeed a major issue for the state. Wisconsin’s low unemployment rate of 3 percent has been good for workers, but businesses across the state are struggling to find people they need to fill positions.

Job and economic growth in the state have been solid, but not spectacular compared to other states. The state’s GDP growth led the Midwest during the first quarter, but was one of the lowest in the nation during the second quarter. The state ranked 42nd for job growth over the last 12 months.

Walker’s boldest move to grow Wisconsin’s

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economy was to offer a $3 billion incentive package to attract Foxconn, which is building a 20 million-square-foot LCD screen manufacturing complex in Mount Pleasant that could eventually employ 13,000.

Foxconn will be a crucial test for Evers, who was critical of the deal cut by Walker. Evers has said he wants to improve oversight of the company. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he and Republicans in the Legislature won’t let Evers “screw up” the Foxconn deal.

With Republicans in control of the Legislature, Evers will have to find a way to compromise to get anything done. One possibility is a deal on transportation funding. Walker and the Legislature were unable agree on a plan to address the shortfall in the state’s transportation fund. A long-term solution is needed, and an infrastructure upgrade would be appreciated by the state’s businesses. n

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The Power of Philanthropy

AROUND TOWN

The Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee recently held its annual event at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. Its theme was “The Power of Philanthropy,” and it featured historian and author Joan Marie Johnson as the keynote speaker.

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LISA ATTONITO of Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee and JOANNE WILLIAMS of Milwaukee Public Television.

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PATTI KEATING KAHN of PK2group and JOHN UTZ of Associated Bank.

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BUD BOBBER of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart P.C. and CELESTE CUFFIE of Life Empowered Consulting.

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LUCRETIA DILLON of Next Door Milwaukee and SUSAN BERNA of BridgeTower Media.

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ELIZABETH SHEEHAN and KAY BOLLMUS, both of Waukesha County Community Dental Clinic, and EMILY HEPBURN.

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KELLY RICKMAN of Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation Inc., RUTH MAEGLI of Milwaukee Public Schools and BRENDA CAMPBELL of SecureFutures

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Study the companies that failed Rich Meeusen is chairman and chief executive officer of Brown Deer-based Badger Meter Inc. He’s retiring from his position as CEO at the end of the year. He has been CEO since 2002 and joined the company in 1995.

“Every day, business leaders waste their time reading books about other successful businesses. This trend started in 1982 with the release of ‘In Search of Excellence’ and was further advanced by 2001’s ‘Good to Great’ – two of the most quoted and least read books since the Bible. Worse yet, these books provided source material for business school ‘case studies,’ ensuring that our future business leaders will continue to believe that they can only succeed by emulating other successful businesses.

“Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Modeling oneself after the companies highlighted in those books is like standing outside of the 46 / BizTimes Milwaukee NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Potawatomi Casino and interviewing only the winners. You quickly get a distorted view of the risks involved.

“Those books recommended that business leaders adopt the practices of companies like Wang Laboratories (bankrupt in 1993) and Circuit City (bankrupt in 2008), among other failed companies. Leaders that read those books and copied those business models inevitably followed the failed companies off the cliff.

“So years ago I changed my business reading list to emphasize books about business failures.

I read books about Sears, RCA, Woolworths and Blockbuster. My 113-year-old company, Badger

Badger Meter Inc. 4545 W. Brown Deer Road, Brown Deer Industry: Manufacturing Employees: 1,570 badgermeter.com

Meter, has survived that long by avoiding the mistakes that doomed other companies, not by trying to emulate companies that may be temporarily successful.

“My suggestion for living a long life is check out the graveyards. Find out what killed other companies. Success can be temporary, but death is permanent.” n

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