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WEDC comes under fire
Gov. Scott Walker called an emergency meeting of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation board today to discuss an audit of the organization conducted by the Legislative Audit Bureau and released last week.
Johnson Outdoors posts robust quarter
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported fiscal second quarter net income of $8.9 million, or 90 cents per share, up from $7.3 million, or 74 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Wisconsin Bank & Trust opening Brookfield office
Madison-based Wisconsin Bank & Trust plans to enter the Milwaukee market with a mortgage lending office in Brookfield.
Biz Blog: Investment capital means job growth for Wisconsin
It's no secret that Republicans and Democrats in the Wisconsin Legislature have disagreed on more than a few issues in recent years. There comes a time, however, to put partisanship aside and to stand on common ground.
Wisconsin companies listed in Fortune 500
Ten Wisconsin companies took spots on the Fortune 500 listing released yesterday.
MGIC losses widen
Milwaukee-based MGIC Investment Corp. continues to post hefty losses. The company reported a first quarter net loss of $72.9 million, or 31 cents per share, up significantly from a net loss of $19.56 million, or 10 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2012.
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Quad/Graphics invests in video marketing company
Sussex-based Quad/Graphics Inc. has purchased a minority interest in Pixability, a YouTube-certified marketing and advertising company that works with brands, e-commerce firms and agencies to improve video marketing results.
Roadrunner Transportation Systems makes 2 acquisitions
Cudahy-based Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. announced it has acquired Wando Trucking Charleston, S.C., and Adrian Carriers of Milan, Ill.
Artisan Partners makes debut on NYSE
Milwaukee-based Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. reported net income of $3.0 million, or 19 cents per share, in its first quarter as a publicly traded company.
Waterstone Financial doubles net income
Waterstone Financial Inc., the Wauwatosa-based parent company of WaterStone Bank, reported first quarter net income of $4.6 million, or 15 cents per share, up from $2.2 million, or 7 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.