Economic Development
BMO Harris names new SBA loan program director
BMO Harris Bank announced that it has hired Ross Kohl to lead its Small Business Administration loan program efforts in Wisconsin, Arizona, St. Louis and Kansas.
Walker outlines economic development funding priorities
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has announced several key economic development initiatives aimed at improving the business climate and encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation.
GDP shrinks, likely to slow local hiring
The U.S. economy shrank in the fourth quarter for the first time since 2009, hurt by the largest cut in defense spending in 40 years, fewer exports and sluggish growth in company stockpiles.
Money events
Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation will host a free Business Finance Seminar on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 6 to...
New hires and promotions
Mary Elkins has been promoted to vice president information services-systems development at Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation in Milwaukee. She...
Milwaukee Biz Poll: Should a sales tax help finance new Milwaukee arena?
Should a regional sales tax be used to help finance a new arena to replace the Bradley Center in Milwaukee?
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Biz Blog: State should venture only as limited partner
That the state is an investor, equal to other investors, needs to be a fundamental principle in any venture capital bill going forward in Wisconsin.
Badger Mutual Insurance promotes Kane to president
David Kane has been named the new president of Milwaukee-based Badger Mutual Insurance Company.
Baird promotes Langenfeld to lead global equities
Milwaukee-based Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. announced that Jon Langenfeld has been promoted to head of global equities with overall responsibility for Baird’s equity research, sales and trading operations.
First Business Financial caps strong year
First Business Financial Services Inc. the Madison-based parent company of First Business Bank and First Business Bank -Milwaukee, reported strong fourth quarter and record full year earnings, reflecting successful execution on initiatives to grow loans and in-market deposits, invest in fee-generating capabilities and improve asset quality.