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Do you use biotechnology on a daily basis? Your first reaction might be to say no. But what many people don’t realize is that biotechnology is at work in most aspects of everyday life — from the meat and cheese in your refrigerator to your store-bought cookies and dish detergent.

Natural disasters, worldwide pandemics, global turmoil and legal system abuse are prompting organizations to reconsider the ways they think about risk. They are also changing business models and the way their organizations work. In order to better understand how the business community is stepping up to these challenges, the Milwaukee Business Journal recently co-hosted a panel with R&R Insurance, one of the largest independently owned insurance agencies in the Midwest.

The military emphasizes teamwork where no contribution is too small, and each task advances the broader goal. For Rob Roberson, the values about teamwork he learned in the U. S. Army helped him advance at steel manufacturer Nucor. Roberson started operating heavy equipment and today is director of corporate logistics. “When I got to Nucor, the first thing I realized was that Nucor never used the word employees.

In the competitive world of construction and manufacturing, the story of Northeast Precast (NEP) stands out as a testament to innovation, perseverance and strategic collaboration. Founded in 2001 by John and Lorie Ruga, the Vineland, New Jersey-based company has grown from a small operation to a major player in the precast concrete industry.

Vanir Installed Sales CEO Maggie Lampe joins Triangle Business Journal President and Publisher Sougata Mukherjee to talk about her role and the recent announcement of being named a 2024 Fast 50 honoree.

Patagonia Health’s founder and CEO Ashok Mathur joins Triangle Business Journal President and Publisher Sougata Mukherjee to talk about his role and the recent announcement of being named a 2024 Fast 50 honoree.