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Challenge the status quo
At breakfast with my 13-year-old daughter Chloe and her friend, a baffling question was posed. Chloe's friend asked, "Can I get the vegetarian omelet...but with ham?"
New hires and promotions
Michael Barolsky has been named legal compliance office and assistant vice president at U.S. Bancorp Fund Services in Milwaukee....
Banks deploy Fiserv mobile apps
Brookfield-based Fiserv Inc., a global provider of financial services technology solutions, announced that more than 1,100 financial institutions have selected mobile banking solutions from the company.
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.
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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.
Wisconsin helps GE power a healthier world
Investing in the future of Wisconsin makes sense. That’s why this past week has been so exciting for all of us at GE in the Badger State. We’ve just finished the Wisconsin leg of a national “GE Works” series of events, where we again experienced the spirit of a state that’s committed to growth and innovation for the future.
Landmark to acquire Hartford Savings Bank
New Berlin-based Landmark Credit Union plans to acquire Hartford-based Hartford Savings Bank.
