Ideas

The Midwestern economic indicators tracked by the Federal Reserve District in Chicago improved in January and early February, according to the Fed's Beige Book.

Mergers & Acquisitions

M&I Wealth Management, a part of BMO Financial Group, announced the appointment of Mark Fenlon as regional president of the Midwest Central States, Private Client Group.

Tom Goris Jr., managing partner of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance subsidiary Cornerstone Financial Group, will leave the Milwaukee office on June 1 and will accept a similar position in the Chicago market.

Brass Ring Capital has completed fundraising for its second private equity fund, called RCP Fund II.

A low-fare battle for market share at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport is over, with Southwest Airlines emerging the clear winner.

When a leadership position becomes available in your organization, who is commonly promoted? If you guessed a high-performing individual contributor, you're correct. Add to this our awareness that young professionals are interested in promotions sooner than generations before them, you might ask yourself, “How can I help our high-performing young professionals become ready for a role in leadership?”

It’s a common scenario: A sales leadership position became available and you are considering promoting one of your top performers. It makes perfect sense. But something deep within is saying, “Are you sure this is a good idea?”

Maybar Manufacturing has added 11,000 square feet to its Franklin facility to make space for increased orders from new and existing customers.