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BMO Harris to retain Mitchell space
BMO Harris Bank N.A. has submitted the only bid to operate a bank concession at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.
U.S. Bank moving Sussex branch
U.S. Bank announced it will move its Sussex office to N64W24857 Main St., the first free-standing branch it has opened in the Milwaukee market since 2011.
FDIC considering rule changes
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation board of directors is voting this morning on rule changes that could impact the country’s largest banks.
CIBM to acquire Illinois bank
Waukesha-based CIBM Bank plans to acquire certain assets and liabilities of Avenue Mortgage Corporation in Naperville, Ill.
Lockton opens Milwaukee office
Insurance and employee benefits firm Lockton has opened an office in Milwaukee, at 250 E. Wisconsin Ave., 18th Floor.
BizTimes Mid-Year Economic Forecast: The ‘joyless recovery’
The U.S. stock market is building on record highs, the housing and automotive markets continue to recover, the banking industry has stabilized, gross domestic product continues to grow, the unemployment rate is falling and new jobs are being added every month.
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Make a sale or create an outcome? One has more power
The two least understood words in sales are also the most powerful.
MillerCoors adds 240 jobs in Milwaukee
MillerCoors LLC is adding 240 jobs in Milwaukee to optimize its business practices.
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Scott Fredrick is CEO of Milwaukee-based Phoenix Products Company Inc., a manufacturer of special-purpose lighting fixtures designed to withstand harsh environments. He also leads Phoenix International Inc., which produces ovens for holding, reconditioning and rebaking welding supplies. Fredrick has overseen growth in products, profit and market share, learning valuable lessons about power along the way.
Confront the disruptive employee: Inappropriate behavior can have negative impact on your team
"Dear Joan:
I was promoted to customer service manager of a small group that used to be my co-workers. One of them constantly sighs and moans and makes noises and comments under her breath. She had a bit of a giggling fit this afternoon after discovering a huge mistake another customer representative made. This was taken personally after that customer representative found out about the error she made.
