Mergers and Acquisitions are not Four-Letter Words

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guests:
Adam Lerner, president of Packaging Products for Marlin Equities
Mark Siegel, president of Ultra Pro

Mergers and acquisitions are no longer dirty words. Twenty or even ten years ago, when we heard a company was being acquired, we had visions of Gordon Gecko, hatchet men and employees running for cover! Today, mergers and acquisitions are not only a normal part of business, but they are used as growth strategies, particularly for small businesses.

The Benefits of Taking Vacation Time

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Vacation

Guests:
The Chamness Group Team

Today, Diane brings in the team from Chamness Group to discuss the benefits of taking your well-deserved vacation time. The benefits of time off certainly outweigh the hassle of breaking out of the office. Listen in for advice on how to prepare in advance for your vacation in order to ensure each day off is a success.

Good Works by St. Aemilian-Lakeside

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St. Aemilian

Guests:
Teri Zywicki, President and CEO of St. Aemilian
Ann Umhoefer, Chief Operating Officer of St. Aemilian

There are many groups and organizations doing wonderful things in our community of which we are often unaware. This week, Diane invites two very special guests to discuss the good works St. Aemilian-Lakeside has been doing throughout Milwaukee.

St. Aemilian-Lakeside provides innovative family-centered care and educational services that embrace diversity and empower children, families, and adults to improve the quality of their lives. It is no wonder why they were recently named the 2008 Alliance Agency of the Year.