Ideas

Zach Brandon, director of the Wisconsin Angel Network, has been named vice chair of the national Angel Capital Association's public policy committee.
He will volunteer to coordinate a national public policy campaign that drives additional early stage investing across the country.

The federal government should put a strict “cap” on activities that banks and insurers do that get them in trouble.

Milwaukee-based Bank Mutual has planned a grand re-opening of its West Allis branch, 10296 W. National Ave., on Saturday, August 4.

Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation Inc. reported fiscal third quarter profit of $190.7 million, up 6 percent compared to $179.5 million in the previous fiscal third quarter.

A strong early summer movie lineup and a recovering travel industry helped Milwaukee-based Marcus Corp. finish its fiscal year with record revenues, the company reported.

Milwaukee-based Journal Communications, which owns the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, AM 620 WTMJ and Channel 4 TMJ4, was one of the biggest beneficiaries of the recall election for Gov. Scott Walker.

Racine-based Modine Manufacturing Co. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Surrey, B.C.-based Geofinity Manufacturing. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The U.S. economy grew at a modest pace during the second quarter as gross domestic product increased by only 1.5 percent, the U.S. Commerce Department reported.

Racine-based Johnson Bank has further extended its reach in the North Shore by hiring three new leaders at its Whitefish Bay branch.

It has been a pleasure to serve as Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors for these past 100 days. Working collaboratively and with a spirit of unity, the County Board has made notable progress in a number of areas. We have heard your desire for Milwaukee County to create jobs, pay down debt, increase transparency and enhance cooperation with the County Executive and our 19 municipalities.