Brookfield-based Spring Bank has named Ken Madison as senior commercial credit analyst. Madison worked previously at First Wisconsin Bank...

RedPrairie Holding to launch IPO

The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) will host a "Business Credit Availability Forum" on Thursday, Jan. 14 at the Monona...

Banking Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions  Federal Deposit Insurance Corp....

The late Peter Druker once commented that most of the interesting work would be in the social sector, as...

The Milwaukee County Board recently adopted a $1.4 billion budget for 2010, which includes a 2.18 percent increase of the tax levy to $263.3 million.

Paul Oswald President Environmental Systems Inc. (ESI) Offices in Waukesha, Chicago and Houghton,...

Southeastern Wisconsin is home to a large number of plastic molding manufacturers. Many of the molders based in metro Milwaukee routinely churn out thousands of small parts, containers and components on a daily basis, using injection or blow molding.

Many analysts conclude that income tax rates will rise for higher-income households by 2011. Many experts believe the capital gains rate may rise from 15 to 20 percent and foresee a new 5.4 percent surcharge on income exceeding $1 million. With those possibilities in mind, here are some strategies to consider for 2009 and 2010.

Negotiating a price for something can be extra difficult if you don't know what you should be paying.

Milwaukee-area hospital supply chain workers and purchasers face that reality every day. It's a reality that could be costing consumers more, and contributing to the skyrocketing costs of health care in our region.

Children, sports (especially basketball, soccer and golf), favorite foods, travel, cars, basic humor and hobbies are all great topics for small talk and conversation while having dinner in China.

Building construction and architecture have moved away from pencils and paper to computer-generated blueprints and plans.