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Madison-based Cellular Dynamics International Inc., a developer and manufacturer of fully functioning human cells in industrial quantities to precise specifications, announced that it has commenced an initial public offering.

A new organization aims to fund startups in Wisconsin by channeling donations from wealthy individuals, corporations and foundations.

Assisted Living Concepts Inc., a Menomonee Falls-based operator of assisted living residences, announced the completion of its acquisition by TPG, a global private investment firm, and the appointment of Jack Callison Jr. as the company's new chief executive officer.

Peter Engel, executive vice president of consumer banking for Johnson Bank, announced the Racine-based bank's mortgage team recently surpassed the $4 billion mark in loans serviced.

The Cease and Desist order issued by the Office of Thrift Supervision to Waterstone Financial Inc. has been terminated.

Milwaukee-based UMB Fund Services Inc. now has more than $5 billion in net assets in its Investment Managers Series Trust, a huge jump from what the fund held just a few months ago.

The Manitowoc Company Inc. announced that Robert Hund will assume the role of president of Manitowoc's Foodservice segment, effective Aug. 1.

Harley-Davidson Inc. has announced that John Fogerty and Uncle Kracker have been added to the entertainment lineup for the company's 110th anniversary celebration to be held over Labor Day weekend.

Wisconsin State Fair Park announced an enhanced partnership with Case IH, which is the new title sponsor of the Case IH Coliseum.

The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration (ITA) announced new export data showing merchandise exports from the Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis metropolitan area totaled a record $9.2 billion, an increase of 4 percent or $349 million from 2011 to 2012.