Economic Development
Northwestern Mutual grants promote job training
The Northwestern Mutual Foundation announced nearly $700,000 in grants to 14 Milwaukee-area nonprofits that provide job training, business development and access to crucial community resources.
Baird to open new wealth management office in Maine
Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. announced it has hired Mark Stevanovic as senior vice president to open a new wealth management office in Portland, Maine.
First Business Bank caps record year
Madison-based First Business Financial Services Inc., the parent company of First Business Bank and First Business Bank-Milwaukee, reported record full year 2011 net income of $8.4 million.
Economic rebound fuels more jobs at Acuity
With the demand for property and casualty insurance rising as the economy rebounds, Acuity announced it will need to hire 50 additional employees at its Sheboygan headquarters and throughout its 20-state operations.
PNC Bank picks Goller to oversee Wisconsin region
PNC Bank named Christopher Goller as regional president of Wisconsin.
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Bridgewood completes Polymer Technology sale
Milwaukee mergers and acquisitions advisory firm Bridgewood Advisors Inc. has completed the sale of Menomonie-based Polymer Technology Corp.
Manpower Milwaukee jobs outlook brightens
Milwaukee-area employers expect to hire at a healthy pace during the second quarter, according to the new Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.
Futurist forecast: Tomorrow is promised to no one
We are in the midst of change. Change that is dominated by the certainty of demographics and by the manner in which our economy – and those of others – is transitioning.
