Economic Development
Get the latest updates on economic development initiatives across southeastern Wisconsin.
McGinnis named CFA Institute Volunteer of the Year
Bill McGinnis, CFA, immediate past president of the CFA Society Milwaukee, has been named the CFA Institute Volunteer of the Year.
Ashley Furniture could be sold
Ashley Furniture confirmed last week that it has hired Goldman Sachs to evaluate its opportunities after the Wall Street Journal reported the retailer is for sale.
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Joy Global reports acquisition of hard rock mining company, dive in Q2 profits
Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc. reported it has acquired French hard rock mining company Montabert S.A.S. from Doosan Holding France S.A.S. for about $124 million.
Bucks to pay for maintenance and operation of new arena, want to collect naming rights revenue
The Milwaukee Bucks will pay for the maintenance and operation costs of the new arena proposed for downtown Milwaukee, according to the funding plan announced Thursday by Gov. Scott Walker and top state and local officials.
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Walker to lead Canadian business development trip
Gov. Scott Walker announced Tuesday that he will lead a business development mission to Canada in June.
MMAC economic survey loses some steam
The economic trend in southeastern Wisconsin was mixed in April, according to the latest monthly report issued by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC).
Wisconsin banks report higher profit, increased lending in Q1
Wisconsin's financial institutions reported net income of $259 million in the first quarter, up from $226 million in the first quarter of 2014, according to the Quarterly Banking Profile released last week by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
First Choice Tree Care acquires Trees Are For Us
Mequon-based garden maintenance services provider First Choice Tree Care has acquired Milwaukee-based Trees Are For Us. The purchase price was not disclosed.
