BizTimes Money Weekly: Equipment financing spikes at U.S. Bank

Southeastern Wisconsin business owners have regained some confidence in buying new equipment, according to U.S. Bank.

Equipment financing was up 62 percent over 2012 through the first eight months of the year, said Mike Ward, Milwaukee small business manager for U.S. Bank. Automotive manufacturing, medical/dental and restaurant renovations have been particularly strong sectors, he said.

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