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Burlington-based Cannella Response Television, the largest infomercial media company in the direct response television industry, announced that Michael Gart has joined the company as chief financial officer.

Mike Ward has been promoted to oversee U.S. Bank’s business banking group in southeastern Wisconsin.

Waukesha-based Generac Power Systems announced it has acquired Magnum Products, a leading manufacturer of light towers and mobile generators.

Most major U.S. retailers posted gains in comparable store sales in September, as shoppers stocked up on back-to-school supplies and snagged discounts and affordable luxuries.

Some Milwaukee officials are requesting that $54.9 million in federal funds for a proposed downtown streetcar project be redirected to the ailing Milwaukee County Transit System, although such a request is likely not possible because of federal guidelines for the money.

BizStarts Milwaukee Inc. celebrated its third anniversary of helping entrepreneurs in southeastern Wisconsin start companies and create jobs.

Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc. announced it has priced an offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.125-percent senior notes due Oct. 15, 2021.

The former M&I Bank has lost its top spot in Milwaukee area market share, according to a Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. report.