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Society for Financial Service Professionals accepting ethics awards nominations
The Society for Financial Service Professionals (SFSP), Milwaukee Chapter, is seeking nominations for the Wisconsin Business Ethics Award (WBEA) until Friday, Oct. 19. In its second year, the award praises companies for their ethical business practices, quality in their product and service offerings, and their community support and outreach initiatives.
Theater revenues dip for Marcus Corp.
The Marcus Corp. has reported that record revenues and improved operating income of its hotel business were not enough to compensate for lagging revenues from its theater business in the fiscal first quarter.
Cousins provides more incentives for franchisees
To spark franchise growth and introduce a tempting opportunity to potential business owners, Menomonee Falls-based Cousins Subs has announced a new Founders Program that will put nearly $100,000 back into the hands of franchisees who invest in three to five Cousins Subs properties.
Stay-Lite Lighting acquires Ohio firm
Pewaukee-based Stay-Lite Lighting recently acquired J&J Commercial Lighting, located near Cleveland, Ohio, to strengthen its lighting service and lighting upgrade offerings.
Actuant to take impairment charge
Actuant Corp. has announced that it expects to report a non-cash pre-tax asset impairment charge of approximately $60 million in its fourth quarter operating results.
No Call list should also ban text messages
Cellular phones have become an ubiquitous part of society, making anyone who owns one accessible 24/7, whether they want it or not. That fact hasn’t escaped the notice of telephone solicitors, who have expanded their target market to include both landlines and cellular phones.
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Actuant to take impairment charge
Actuant Corp. has announced that it expects to report a non-cash pre-tax asset impairment charge of approximately $60 million in its fourth quarter operating results.
Briggs & Stratton unveils new snow blower engines
With winter just around the corner, Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. has unveiled two new snow blower engines.
Generac adds Sullivan to board
Waukesha-based Generac Holdings Inc., a designer and manufacturer of generators and other engine powered products, has announced the appointment of Tim Sullivan as a member of its board of directors.
Joy Global CFO to retire
Joy Global Inc. has announced that Michael Olsen, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will retire on Feb. 1, 2013.
