Economic Development
Expect consolidations in banking industry
Financial institutions will continue to improve from a profitability standpoint throughout 2013. However, earnings pressures will also continue to challenge the industry.
The fiscal cliff: Now for the hard part
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA), addressing the tax portion of the fiscal cliff, but delaying decisions on the spending part for another two months (for now).
WaterStone saw significant growth in 2012
Pewaukee-based WaterStone Mortgage Corporation is growing at a fast clip.
New hires and promotions
Anne M. Wenninger Gehring has been hired as senior vice president, managing senior counsel at Associated Bank in Milwaukee....
Morgan to lead Baker Tilly’s Milwaukee office
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP announced that Wayne Morgan has accepted the newly created position of office managing partner of the company’s Milwaukee office.
Jampedro is new president of GSF Mortgage
Brookfield-based GSF Mortgage has named Chad Jampedro as its new president.
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Chicago firm acquires Maritime Insurance Group
Chicago-based Hub International Limited announced it has acquired the assets of Maritime Insurance Group Inc., which has offices in Sheboygan, Manitowoc and Plymouth, Wis.
Pewaukee CPA firms merge
Jannsen + Company of Pewaukee announced a merger with Maynard & Belt Certified Public Accountants.
Wing Capital Group acquires Madison firm
Sani-Matic Inc. of Madison has been purchased by Wing Capital Group of Milwaukee.
Marcus Corp. board authorizes new stock repurchase
The Marcus Corp. announced that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 3 million additional shares of the company’s outstanding common stock.