Ideas
Brewers unveil finalists for alternate uniforms
Last fall, Milwaukee Brewers fans were invited to submit their ideas for an alternate Brewers on-field uniform, and the contest resulted in nearly 700 submissions for the “Design a YOUniform” contest.
Metro Milwaukee home sale volume up 24.6 percent in 2012
Home sales in the four-county metro Milwaukee area were up 24.6 percent in 2012, according to the latest housing market report from the Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors (GMAR).
Where is the urgency on jobs?
Editor's note: Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) delivered his response to Republican Gov. Scott Walker's State of the State Address Tuesday night. The following is the text of Barca's response.
A bold vision and bright hope for the future
Editor’s note: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker delivered his 2013 State of the State Address in Madison Tuesday night. The following is the prepared text for his speech.
Wing Capital Group acquires Madison firm
Sani-Matic Inc. of Madison has been purchased by Wing Capital Group of Milwaukee.
Marcus Corp. board authorizes new stock repurchase
The Marcus Corp. announced that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 3 million additional shares of the company’s outstanding common stock.
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McClone acquires Burkart-Heisdorf
Two of Wisconsin’s most venerable independent insurance agencies have joined forces with the acquisition of Burkart-Heisdorf Insurance Agency Inc. by McClone.
Fed Reserve executive predicts economic growth
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard told the Wisconsin Bankers Association that he believes the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by around 3.2 percent in 2013 and 2014, a more bullish estimation than some economists are forecasting.
Local firms receive M&A honors
Milwaukee investment banking firm Cleary Gull Inc. received an award for Corporate and Strategic Acquisition of the Year (between $250 million and $500 million) from The M&A Advisor at the organization’s annual banquet last month.
WaterStone saw significant growth in 2012
Pewaukee-based WaterStone Mortgage Corporation is growing at a fast clip.
