Economic Development
Karl’s Event Services acquired by U.K. firm
Oak Creek-based Karl's Event Services, which provides event rental equipment including tents, tables and chairs, announced that it has been acquired by U.K.-based Arena Group.
Black is new owner of the Milwaukee Wave
Jim Lindenberg announced that he has sold the Milwaukee Wave Professional Indoor Soccer Team and the team's Wave of Hope Foundation to Sue Black, who was named president and chief executive officer of the team in February.
U.S. Bank exec named board chair of LISC
Lisa Glover, executive vice president and director of community affairs for U.S. Bank, has been named chair of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) advisory board in Milwaukee.
Magnetek rejects acquisition offer
Menomonee Falls-based Magnetek Inc. said that it recently rejected an unsolicited offer by New York-based investment firm Blott Asset Management LLC and Talanta Investment Group LLC to purchase the company.
Briess acquires Wyoming plants
Chilton, Wis.-based Briess Malt & Ingredients Co announced it has acquired a barley storage and processing facility in Ralston, Wyo., and a seed plant in Powell, Wyo., from Riverland Ag Corp.
Santos named head of Office of Credit Unions
The State of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions has named Kim Santos head of the Office of Credit Unions, which regulates state-chartered credit unions.
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National expert to speak at Leadership Summit
Marshall Goldsmith, best-selling author and nationally recognized executive coach, will speak at the Leadership Summit hosted by the Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries Wisconsin Chapter on April 30.
Abele hires new economic development director
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced today that he has hired Teig Whaley-Smith to be the county’s new economic development director.
Investor buys Koppa’s Farwell Foods
Koppa's Farwell Foods, which operates the iconic Fulbeli Deli and grocery store on Milwaukee's east side, has been sold to Krishveer LLC.
ABC Supply acquires Michigan firm
Beloit-based ABC Supply Co. Inc. has acquired substantially all of the assets of Lee Wholesale Supply Inc., a distributor specializing in steep-slope roofing, siding and windows with four locations in the Michigan communities of Livonia, Macomb, New Hudson and Port Huron.