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ZBB Energy Corp. completes stock offering
Menomonee Falls-based ZBB Energy Corp., a leading developer of intelligent, renewable energy power platforms, said it has completed its previously announced underwritten public offering of 31.6 million shares of its common stock at a price to the public of 38 cents per share.
CEO says Actuant’s acquisition pipeline is ‘robust’
Menomonee Falls-based Actuant Corp. reported fiscal third quarter net earnings of $34.4 million, or 45 cents per share, down from $36.4 million, or 49 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Quarles & Brady to pay $26.5 million for Ponzi scheme settlement
Milwaukee-based law firm Quarles & Brady will pay $26.5 million and Greenberg Traurig will pay $61 million to settle a lawsuit against the two firms that accused them of assisting in an Arizona Ponzi scheme that cost investors $900 million, according to a Reuters report.
Wipfli launches new division
Milwaukee-based national CPA and consulting firm Wipfli LLP has launched a turnaround and restructuring services practice to help companies who are in operational or financial distress.
7-Eleven acquires Open Pantry stores in Wisconsin
Dallas-based 7-Eleven, Inc. announced it has completed a transaction to acquire 18 Open Pantry convenience store locations in Wisconsin, primarily in the greater Milwaukee and Madison markets.
The Wellness Network acquires HealthStyle Press
Waukesha television company The Wellness Network has acquired Germantown health guide publisher HealthStyle Press.
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Journal acquires radio station
Milwaukee-based Journal Communications Inc. subsidiary Journal Broadcast Group has acquired Tulsa, Okla. Radio stations 106.9 KHTT FM and 92.9 BOB FM from Renda Broadcasting Corp.
Toxic politics have no place in the workplace
As the discourse becomes more toxic, and opinions more entrenched, will political differences limit possibilities for employees in the workplace in ways that race and gender have in the past?
Employee engagement is key to productivity
Gallup Poll Research says that if we engage employees in decision-making and recognize them often, they will feel valued and give their employers up to 74 percent more productivity.
Engage your internal compass – Operate with interpersonal authenticity
Question:
"Earlier this year our leadership team spent some time reading John Kotter's book, 'Leading Change.' The goal was to adopt a common perspective within the team when it comes to change and change management. Over the course of several meetings, we discussed various aspects of the book and how they applied to our situation. Personally, I was encouraged by the process, because we took the time to have some pretty deep discussions in which perspectives and concerns were shared. I wonder what your take on this is."
