Economic Development

Toronto-based BMO Financial Group, the parent company of BMO Harris Bank, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CTC Consulting LLC of Portland, Ore.

Associated Banc-Corp has hired Randall J. Erickson as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for the corporation, Associated Bank, National Association and Associated Trust Company, National Association.

The Charles Schwab Corporation has opened a new, independent branch in Mequon. It is one of the first franchised locations opened since the company decided to franchise in early 2011.

Wisconsin has many soldiers bravely serving our country all over the world. When they return, it is time for us to serve them.

The number of Americans who applied last week for initial unemployment claims rose to the highest level since January, partly because some employees of school districts can file claims during spring break, the U.S. Labor Department reported today.

Economic indicators for metro Milwaukee rebounded in February from a weak January performance, according to the latest monthly report by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC).

Todd Kreitzman has been hired as an investment representative at First Bank Financial Centre in Oconomowoc.

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. Inc. will conduct its annual meeting at its downtown Milwaukee headquarters on Wednesday, May 23, at 8 a.m.

Madison-based Axley Brynelson LLP and Murn & Martin S.C. of Waukesha announced they have merged into one law firm.

St. Francis-based Stark Investments plans to raise $39.5 million with Stark Mortgage Opportunities LP, a new hedge fund.