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Equipment financing spikes at U.S. Bank
Southeastern Wisconsin business owners have regained some confidence in buying new equipment, according to U.S. Bank.
Wisconsin muddles through federal shutdown
MADISON – Kevin Conroy, the chief executive officer for Exact Sciences Corp., was asked the other day how the federal shutdown and the looming deadline for lifting the federal debt ceiling was affecting his publically traded biotechnology company.
Made in Milwaukee: Oldenburg plans move to larger facility
Oldenburg Metal Tech Inc. expects to move into a larger facility and reach $4 million in sales this year, in large part because of owner and president Robert Oldenburg's management style.
Briggs & Stratton appoints new European leader
Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. announced that William Reitman has been appointed to senior vice president and managing director in Europe.
Arzbaecher adopts plan to sell his Actuant stock
Menomonee Falls-based Actuant Corp. has announced that chief executive officer (CEO) Robert Arzbaecher has adopted a pre-arranged plan to sell some of his stock in the company as his resignation goes into effect.
BuySeasons to be spun off
Englewood, Colo.-based Liberty Interactive Corp. announced that it would spin off its stakes in travel website TripAdvisor Inc. and New Berlin-based online retailer BuySeasons into a new publicly-traded company known as Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings.
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Internship and apprenticeship panel added to Get Smarter conference
A second panel has been added to the fifth annual BizTimes Get Smarter Conference. This panel will dig deeper into discussion about internships and apprenticeships.
Challenges and opportunities for banks and consumers
Regulation going into effect Jan. 1, 2014 in regards to residential mortgage lending is limiting banks' creativity and innovation on product offerings which in the end hurts consumers. If community banks feel it is only “safe” to offer “vanilla” products, then there won't be as many options for consumers, especially those who may not qualify for a conventional 30-year fixed rate mortgage.
Retiring Brady CEO to be paid through end of 2014
Milwaukee-based Brady Corp. has announced the sudden retirement of president and chief executive officer Frank Jaehnert and the appointment of current senior vice president and chief financial officer Thomas Felmer as interim president and chief executive officer.
Kohler offers student STEM tours
How does a company like Kohler Co. make sure toilets flush properly and faucets can be easily maneuvered?
