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Wisconsin ranks 49th in Fed economic forecast
Wisconsin's six-month economic forecast ranks 49th in the nation, according to the latest state-by-state analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
Community Bankers call for ending ‘too-big-to-fail
The board of directors for Community Bankers of Wisconsin (CBW) is calling for passage of a U.S. Senate bill that will require the nation's largest banks to increase their capital requirements.
North Shore Bank to acquire Bank of Kenosha
Brookfield-based North Shore Bank announced Friday that it has entered into an agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to purchase Kenosha-based Banks of Wisconsin, which does business as Bank of Kenosha.
Wisconsin bank profits up
Wisconsin banks reported combined net income of $256 million in the first quarter, up from $200 million in the same period a year ago, according to the Quarterly Banking Profile released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
Actuant to sell division
Menomonee Falls-based Actuant Corp. announced Monday that its board of directors has authorized a plan to sell the company's Electrical segment.
Feed the beast that is our mobile addiction
A number of stories recently have detailed how NFL quarterback prospect Geno Smith cost himself millions by texting and tweeting during pre-draft meetings. While some might see that behavior as typical of a self-indulgent, spoiled star athlete, I don’t think it is that far outside the norm.
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Schuelke named to ABA council
David Schuelke, CEO of Brookfield-based Spring Bank, has been appointed to the Community Bankers Council of the American Bankers Association.
Kohler to expand generator production in Wisconsin
Herb Kohler, chairman and chief executive officer of Kohler Co., announced the expansion of the company's Global Power business at three locations in Wisconsin.
Johnsonville unveils new sausage flavors
Sheboygan Falls-based Johnsonville Sausage LLC has unveiled two new smoked-cooked sausage flavors for the 2013 grilling season.