Economic Development
Associated Bank to close 12 branches
Associated Bank, a division of Associated Banc-Corp, announced it will close 12 retail branches in Wisconsin and Illinois to enhance efficiency in its branch network.
Foreign currency rates clip ManpowerGroup
Milwaukee based ManpowerGroup reported third quarter net earnings of $63.1 million, or 79 cents per share, down from $79.6 million, or 97 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
BMO completes integration of Harris and M&I
BMO Financial Group announced it has completed the integration of the personal, commercial and wealth operating systems of Harris Bank and M&I Bank.
Bank Mutual gains momentum
Bank Mutual Corp. reported third quarter net income of $2.0 million, or 4 cents per share, up from $1.3 million, or 3 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Associated Bank reports robust quarter
Green Bay-based Associated Banc-Corp reported third quarter net income of $45 million, or 26 cents per share, up from $34 million, or 20 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Caterpillar lowers outlook
Despite posting a record third quarter with a 49-percent increase in earnings, Caterpillar Inc. lowered its outlook for 2013.
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Milwaukee Biz Blog: A flatter tax is not a fairer tax
The call for a “flatter” income tax often is accompanied by a call for fairness. In truth, the flatter tax is not fair, according to Jack Norman, author of today’s Milwaukee Biz Blog.
Infusinio joins KABA as talent development director
Brooke Infusino will join the Kenosha Area Business Alliance (KABA) on Oct. 29 as its director of talent development.
Foreign currency rates clip ManpowerGroup
Milwaukee based ManpowerGroup reported third quarter net earnings of $63.1 million, or 79 cents per share, down from $79.6 million, or 97 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Turmoil continues at the WEDC
The shakeup of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) continued today, with Gov. Scott Walker demanding changes in oversight of the agency.