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Renewable energy does not come cheap
A new wind farm is complete in Columbia County and it will soon be killing more birds than a...
Customer satisfaction propels Amazon
Competition in a free market economy favors the lowest-cost business model as markets mature and price-driven shoppers grow in...
WHEDA resolves to continue job creation mission in 2012
At the start of 2011, I returned to the great state of Wisconsin because of its people, their collective...
Home sales rose in November
Pending home sales continued to gain in November and reached the highest level in 19 months, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
Schmitz brothers purchase Little Switzerland
The Little Switzerland Ski Area in Slinger was sold to Schmitz Brothers LLC.
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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.
