Economic Development
Top executives call on Congress to avoid fiscal cliff
Chief executive officers at more than 80 major U.S. corporations released a statement today to pressure Congress to reduce the federal deficit with tax increases and spending cuts.
UWM poll finds surge in optimism about Wisconsin’s economic future
People’s perceptions of the state of the current economy in Wisconsin remains pessimistic, but expectations of future economic performance and the overall direction of the state have become more rosy, driven primarily by a change in outlook by political independents.
County amendment would help small businesses
Milwaukee County plays a significant role in economic development locally and regionally, and Milwaukee County government needs to do its part.
GDP grows 2% and consumer confidence improves
The U.S. economy sped up in the third quarter, as the gross domestic product grew at a 2 percent clip from July through September, up from 1.3 percent in the second quarter, according to the Commerce Department.
First Business reports record quarter
First Business Financial Services Inc., the parent company of First Business Bank and First Business Bank-Milwaukee, reported record third quarter results highlighted by growth in revenue, in-market deposits, commercial loan balances and problem loan resolutions.
Trade helps keep the peace
It's hard to find a Mitt Romney or Barack Obama mask for Halloween that's not made in China.
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Waukesha State Bank to add New Berlin branch
Waukesha State Bank announced it plans to open a new full-service bank branch and office at 14000 W. National Ave. in New Berlin.
Twin Disc earnings plummet
Racine-based Twin Disc Inc. reported fiscal first quarter net earnings of $1.3 million, or 11 cents per share down from record earnings of $9.6 million, or 83 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Journal Broadcast Group acquires Green Bay TV station
Journal Broadcast Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Journal Communications Inc., announced it has closed on the purchase of WACY-TV in Green Bay for $2.038 million from ACE TV Inc.
Top executives call on Congress to avoid fiscal cliff
Chief executive officers at more than 80 major U.S. corporations have released a statement to pressure Congress to reduce the federal deficit with tax increases and spending cuts.