Economic Development
Northwestern Mutual partners with NCAA
Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company has signed a corporate partnership with the National Collegiate Athletic Association, CBS Sports and Turner Sports.
Business formation increased in 2011
Wisconsin entrepreneurs formed 2.3 percent more businesses in 2011 than in 2010, according to a recent report by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.
Home sales rose in November
Pending home sales continued to gain in November and reached the highest level in 19 months, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
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Schmitz brothers purchase Little Switzerland
The Little Switzerland Ski Area in Slinger was sold to Schmitz Brothers LLC.
Spectrum Brands subsidiary completes acquisition
Madison-based Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. announced its United Pet Group (UPG) subsidiary has completed the acquisition of FURminator, a leading worldwide provider of branded and patented deshedding products to the pet industry, from HKW Capital Partners III L.P. and the other shareholders.
Packers expand stock offering
Capitalizing on the strong public response to their latest stock offering, the Green Bay Packers are expanding the offering by an additional 30,000 shares.
State spending exceeds national average
State spending increases in Wisconsin exceeded national averages in both 2011 and 2012, while budget reserves remain among the smallest in the nation, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance (WISTAX).
