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Spectrum Brands subsidiary completes acquisition
Madison-based Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. announced its United Pet Group (UPG) subsidiary has completed the acquisition of FURminator, a leading worldwide provider of branded and patented deshedding products to the pet industry, from HKW Capital Partners III L.P. and the other shareholders.
Packers expand stock offering
Capitalizing on the strong public response to their latest stock offering, the Green Bay Packers are expanding the offering by an additional 30,000 shares.
State spending exceeds national average
State spending increases in Wisconsin exceeded national averages in both 2011 and 2012, while budget reserves remain among the smallest in the nation, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance (WISTAX).
MGIC gets capital infusion
MGIC Investment Corp. has contributed $200 million to increase the statutory capital of Milwaukee-based Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp.
Walker agenda has been destructive for Wisconsin
Wisconsin suffered through one of the worst years in her history in 2011 as a direct result of Scott Walker,...
Wisconsin made historical progress in 2011
2011 will be remembered for many different things. Certainly the protests and the launch of recall upon recall will be...
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Signs of hope on the business dashboard
As 2011 draws to a murky conclusion and 2012 rises from the horizon, BizTimes Media recently conducted its first...
Customer service is focus for new DNR
Since becoming secretary of the Department of Natural Resources 12 short months ago, I have been awed by the...
A historic year in review
As 2011 draws to a close, I want to wish you all happy holidays. I also want to thank...