Economic Development
Stocks rise again as GDP climbs to 4.1%
The U.S. economy expanded in the third quarter at its most robust pace in two years, catapulted by stronger consumer spending and business investment than previously reported, according to newly revised government figures.
Survey cites financial resolutions for Wisconsinites
According to a new study issued today by BMO Harris Financial Advisors, 65 percent of Wisconsinites will be making at least one New Year’s resolution for 2014, and 36 percent of those resolutions will be related to personal finances.
Baird transaction earns ‘Deal of the Year’
Robert W. Baird & Co.'s public finance team has been recognized with a “Deal of the Year” award from The Bond Buyer.
BrightStar names investment committee
BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation Inc. has elected five members to its investment committee.
Kohl seeks new investors to own Bucks
Former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, is seeking new investors for the ownership of the team.
Wisconsin ranks 29th for entrepreneurship climate
Wisconsin ranks 29th in the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council's 2013 "Small Business Policy Index 2013: Ranking the States on Policy Measures and Costs Impacting Small Business and Entrepreneurship."
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Associated Bank adds Nettles to board
Green Bay-based Associated Banc-Corp announced it has appointed Milwaukee attorney Cory Nettles to its board of directors.
LISC announces 2014 MANDI Award finalists
Local Initiatives Support Corporation's (LISC's) Milwaukee chapter has announced 16 finalists for its 2014 MANDI Awards, which honor individuals, organizations, corporations and programs investing significant funds and efforts into neighborhood development within Milwaukee's central city.
Eder Flag acquires Baartol assets
Oak Creek-based Eder Flag Manufacturing Co. has acquired some of the assets and expertise of Baartol Company, a Kenton, Ohio-based flagpole manufacturer that is going out of business.
ARI stock to be traded on NASDAQ
Milwaukee-based ARI Network Services Inc., a provider of website, software and data solutions, announced that its application to list the company's common stock on the NASDAQ Capital Market has been approved.