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DCI Marketing calling for student applicants for summer internship program
Milwaukee-based DCI Marketing will offer a new summer associate program beginning this June for college students focusing their studies on shopper marketing.
Minimum wage debate reaches Milwaukee
A roundtable discussion hosted Wednesday by Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Seth Harris at Hunger Task Force’s office exposed the day-to-day struggles of Milwaukeeans working to support themselves and their families on minimum wage – struggles in paying bills, funding transportation, covering rent and affording prescriptions among other necessities.
Funding approved for Medical College expansion in state
The Wisconsin State Building Commission approved state financing to support the Medical College of Wisconsin’s plans to establish programs in northeast and central Wisconsin. The Building Commission approved $7.4 million for building renovations and remodeling, as well as technology improvements at two new regional campuses in Green Bay and the Wausau area.
Prosperity agenda for the new chancellor
Rebecca Blank, the new chancellor of the University of Wisconsin—Madison, has her work cut out for her if she is to position her taxpayer-built institution as a prime mover for the state’s prosperity.
Weak movie lineup stings Marcus Corp.
The Marcus Corp. today reported a fiscal third quarter operating loss of $224,000, or 5 cents per share, compared with operating income of $4.1 million, or 3 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Allrite acquires insulation firm
Allrite Home & Remodeling Inc., a Milwaukee company specializing in siding, roofing, window and gutter replacement, has acquired S&E Insulation in Shorewood.
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Meyer to lead Wells Fargo’s commercial banking in Milwaukee
Jim Meyer has joined Wells Fargo as a senior vice president to lead the bank's commercial banking in southeastern Wisconsin.
State agencies to launch $30 million venture capital fund
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) and Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) are creating an early-stage venture capital fund focused on information technology.
Johnson Bank renews relationship with INVEST
Johnson Bank announced it has signed a new three-year contract with INVEST Financial Corporation, a full-service broker-dealer specializing in developing innovative financial solutions for advisors and their clients.
Krajcir named MBBI president
Ed Krajcir, president of Sunbelt Midwest in Milwaukee, has been appointed Wisconsin chapter president of Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries. He will serve a one-year term.
