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American Family Insurance to acquire Boston firm
Madison-based American Family Insurance announced it has reached agreement to acquire direct homeowners insurer Homesite Group Inc.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Wisconsin ponders crowdfunding bill
On Aug. 13, three members of the Wisconsin legislature held a news conference to announce that they planned to introduce new legislation that would permit equity crowdfunding in Wisconsin.
New hires and promotions
Scott Fischer has joined The Marcus Corporation as director of tax. He has 17 years of experience with federal...
Core Business Solutions acquires Beal Associates
Waukesha-based staffing firm Core Business Solutions LLC has acquired Milwaukee-based boutique search firm Beal Associates.
BMO becomes first platinum member of LGBT Chamber
BMO Harris Bank has joined the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, as its first platinum founding member.
Summit to merge with GMCU
Madison-based Summit Credit Union and West Allis-based Greater Milwaukee Credit Union will merge their companies on December 1.
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Wandell reflects on Harley recovery
It wasn't easy, but Keith Wandell has turned the tide at Harley-Davidson. As he evaluated the global, yearlong 110th anniversary celebration that concluded in Milwaukee last week, Wandell reflected Monday on the dire position the company was in at its 105th anniversary.
SussexIM buys Albea compact business
Sussex-based manufacturer SussexIM has purchased the North American cosmetic compact business of Albea Group.
Carmex launches new healing cream
Carma Laboratories Inc., the Franklin-based maker of Carmex lip balms and skin care products, announced the introduction of a new fragrance-free healing cream.
Rockwell receives $6.7M order
Milwaukee-based industrial automation company Rockwell Automation Inc. has taken a $6.7 million order from South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.