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GDP grows 2% and consumer confidence improves
The U.S. economy sped up in the third quarter, as the gross domestic product grew at a 2 percent clip from July through September, up from 1.3 percent in the second quarter, according to the Commerce Department.
First Business reports record quarter
First Business Financial Services Inc., the parent company of First Business Bank and First Business Bank-Milwaukee, reported record third quarter results highlighted by growth in revenue, in-market deposits, commercial loan balances and problem loan resolutions.
Beware of another kind of deficit
"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples."
— Mother Teresa
The Rotary business mantra: Do your deals benefit all parties involved?
A majority of business organizations have a moral code or an ethical statement which drive the conduct of their business transactions.
Power Play: Wisconsin Energy launches $3.5 billion investment in state
Wisconsin Energy Corp., the state's largest electricity and natural gas provider, plans to invest $3.5 billion in infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy projects across the state by 2016.
Repatriating profits from China
Getting your profits out of China ironically begins before you have made any. The assumption in China seems to be that any business coming here needs to be very specific about every detail of what they intend to do.
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Twin Disc earnings plummet
Racine-based Twin Disc Inc. reported fiscal first quarter net earnings of $1.3 million, or 11 cents per share down from record earnings of $9.6 million, or 83 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
“Taking Action: Working Through Procrastination and Achieving Your Goals”
How do you accomplish your goals when procrastination takes over and you can't find the motivation to make progress on the tasks at hand?
Jockey names Norfleet president
Kenosha-based Jockey International Inc. announced the appointment of Byron Norfleet as president and chief operating officer.
Harshad Shah, president of Eagle Technology Inc.
What was the smartest thing your company did in the past year?
"To gain an increase in market share and expand internationally, we released a web-based, cloud computing, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) version of its asset management software. This web-based version is much easier to deploy and is significantly lower in upfront costs, increasing a facility's return on investment. Additional internationalized features in the web-based version allow us to expand our international presence."
