Economic Development

The overall financial health of 289 publicly traded banks in the United States improved in the past year, according to a new national study.

BMO Harris Bank will serve as a multi-year title sponsor for the Broadway at the Marcus Center series.

ZBB Energy Corp., a Menomonee Falls-based developer of renewable energy power platforms and hybrid vehicle control systems, reported a net loss of $11.9 million, or 15 cents per share, for its full fiscal year, which was an improvement over a net loss of $13.7 million, or 37 cents per share, in the previous fiscal year.

Madison-based Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin Inc. has completed its previously announced $175 million recapitalization.

Milwaukee's tallest building, the U.S. Bank Center, went “green” yesterday when the building's newly installed LED signs were turned on for the first time.

Todd Manderfield and Daniel Van Housen have joined mergers and acquisitions advisory firm Eisen Fox & Company LLC in Milwaukee.

A new company founded by Milwaukee native and former commercial lender Michael Adam aims to connect businesses with lenders online.

The Chartered Financial Analyst Society of Milwaukee will host a 50th anniversary celebration featuring keynote speaker Stuart Varney on Thursday, October 3, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee’s manufacturing industry saw a significant increase in activity in September, according to the latest report from the Institute for Supply Management-Milwaukee.

The fifth annual BizTimes Get Smarter Conference will focus on how employers can use apprenticeships, internships and mentorships to develop their future workforce and become more productive.