Economic Development

Waukesha-based R&R Insurance Services Inc. has acquired Oconomowoc-based Snyder Insurance Agency, effective Sept. 1.

Milwaukee-based Brady Corp. reported a fiscal 2014 net loss of $110.4 million, compared to a loss of $177.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2013.

The Marek Group, a Waukesha-based sales enablement and marketing communications firm, announced it has acquired CPI Promotions, a promotional product distributor and manufacturer located in Pewaukee.

Valentine Coffee Co. plans to purchase its existing building at 5918 W. Vliet Street in Milwaukee.

In the 2010 Wisconsin governor's race, then-candidate Scott Walker established a lofty goal for the state to create 250,000 private sector jobs within his first term. The number was big, it was bold, and more than anything, the statement put private sector businesses on notice that the state was going to do better.

Milwaukee-based Mandel Group Inc. announced that it has closed on financing for the third phase of its North End developmet in downtown Milwaukee, raising $53 million to develop a six-story mixed use building at the corner of North Water and East Pleasant streets.

Brown Deer-based Shelter Mortgage Co. has been acquired by New Penn Financial LLC.

BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation Inc. announced it has partnered with gener8tor to invest in technology-enabled, rapidly scalable early stage companies.

Marc Lasry, co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, said the City of Milwaukee will be key to financing a new arena downtown.

Hartland-based Batteries Plus LLC has acquired Jersey, Channel Islands-based LED Hut Ltd., a leading LED lighting product distributor.