Ideas
Why fear people exercising their right to vote?
“Free, fair and accessible elections are sacrosanct, and the right of every legal voter to cast their vote must be unassailable”
- Congressman F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Menomonee Falls)
- Congressman F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Menomonee Falls)
Baird venture group completes investment in Catalyze.io
Madison-based Catalyze.io, a cloud-based health care technology company, announced today it has closed a Series A financing round co-led by Baird Capital’s venture capital group, Arthur Ventures and Chicago Ventures, with participation from the State of Wisconsin Investment Board, Gener8tor, Angels on the Water and other individual investors.
Kacala to retire from Racine development post
The Racine County Economic Development Corporation announced that RCEDC executive director Gordy Kacala will retire July 31, 2014, after 24 years of service.
Proposed patent legislation threatens innovation
When we think of all the innovative technologies and modern conveniences of our daily lives today, most of us do not connect the integral role our patent system has played. However, many of the revolutionary advances we now take for granted – checking e-mail, surfing the Web, lifesaving medications and medical devices – were all made possible because of our strong patent system that encourages and rewards innovation.
U.S. Bank to provide $32.5 million in financing for Mayfair Collection
U.S. Bank and HSA Commercial Real Estate announced they have closed on a $32.5 million construction loan that will finance a portion of the overall redevelopment of the former Roundy's warehouse in Wauwatosa into a new 250,000-square-foot retail center.
Rockwell Automation acquires Kentucky firm
Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation Corp. announced it has agreed to purchase Erlanger, Ky.-based Jacobs Automation, a provider of intelligent track motion control technology.
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Ridgestone Bank reports solid earnings growth
Ridgestone Financial Services achieved third quarter earnings of $1.4 million, up from $579,000 for the same period a year ago.
Mason Wells to purchase Sealed Air division
Milwaukee private equity firm Mason Wells Buyout Fund III L.P. has agreed to acquire the rigid medical packaging division of Sealed Air Corp. for $125 million.
Heinemann joins BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation
The BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation has announced that former Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Secretary Lorrie Heinemann will join the foundation as vice president.
Waterstone Bank to commence stock offering
Watertstone Financial Inc., the holding company for Wauwatosa-based WaterStone Banks SSB, announced it is commencing a stock offering in connection with the company's previously announced plans to become a fully public company.
