Economic Development
Panelists provide predictions for the year ahead
Economist Michael Knetter is forecasting the national gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by 3 percent in 2014.
BMO Harris: Wis. business owners optimistic
Wisconsin's business owners are optimistic about the year ahead, according to a study released today by BMO Harris Bank.
Biz Blog: A better tax plan for Wisconsin
Gov. Scott Walker recently floated the idea of eliminating the income tax in the State of Wisconsin. It would be a bold move and one that comes as a bit of a surprise given that the last budget still leaves Wisconsin's highest income tax rate higher than it was during most of the Doyle administration.
Report says Northwestern Mutual exploring sale of Russell Investments
Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. Inc. is exploring a possible sale of its Russell Investments asset management business, according to a report by Reuters.
Johnson Bank names new Milwaukee president
Racine-based Johnson Bank has named Gus Hernandez president of the Milwaukee metropolitan market.
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Money events
SVA Certified Public Accountants will host “Do You Know All You Need to About Utilizing Endowments? A Guide to...
Emory & Co. sells interest in Discount Ramps
Milwaukee-based investment banking firm Emory & Co. has sold a majority interest in West Bend-based Discount Ramps LLC to Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm Rotunda Capital Partners.
WaterStone Bank opens Brookfield branch
WaterStone Bank has opened its new branch at 17495 W. Capitol Drive in Brookfield.
Dohmen makes three acquisitions
Menomonee Falls-based Dohmen Co. announced it has acquired three technology companies: Milwaukee-based Red Arrow Labs, Milwaukee-based Clinical Path Consulting and Raleigh, N.C.-based ChemWare.