Economic Development
Brady Corp. sells Die-Cut business
Milwaukee-based Brady Corp., a world leader in identification solutions, announced it has reached an agreement to sell its Die-Cut business to Boyd Corp. of Modesto, Calif.
Hal Leonard acquires Noteflight
In a major strategic move, Milwaukee-based Hal Leonard Corp. has acquired 100-percent ownership of Boston-based Noteflight LLC, a fast-growing online community of nearly 1 million music makers.
State bank profits up
Wisconsin state banks reported combined net income of $1.02 billion in the fourth quarter of 2013, up from $828 million in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to the Quarterly Banking Profile released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
BMO Private Bank names Kollauf estate planning manager
Rick Kollauf has been named estate planning manager at BMO Private Bank.
Vertis acquisition boosts Quad/Graphics
Sussex-based Quad/Graphics Inc. reported fourth quarter net earnings of $60 million, or $1.24 per share, up significantly from $20.7 million, or 39 cents per share, in the fourth quarter of 2012.
On the Money: Avoid red flags to convince lenders
In today's lending environment, “red flags” can significantly impact your ability to get the funds you need for your business. Red flags result in lenders questioning the quality of financial management within your company or of you as the owner – and assessing the quality of management and owners is a hot topic with lenders today.
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Carroll, Keane form graduate program in entrepreneurship
Twenty-four students will explore their potential to excel as entrepreneurs in an experiential graduate program to be launched by Carroll University and Tim Keane, director of Brookfield-based Golden Angels Investors, this September.
Artisan announces public offering
Milwaukee-based Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. has commenced a public offering of 7 million shares of its Class A common stock.
Roadrunner Transportation acquires Arkansas firm
Cudahy-based Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. announced that it has acquired Rich Logistics, a provider of truckload and expedited services based in Little Rock, Ark.
Associated expanding University program
Associated Bank has been expanding its revamped training program, Associated University, based on a prototype location in Milwaukee.