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Baird report shows continued M&A growth in October

FDIC says community banks continue to struggle

For many readers, the annual Northern Trust Economic Trends Breakfast presented by BizTimes Media is the first major appointment...

Menomonee Falls-based Actuant Corp. has reached terms to acquire the stock of Mastervolt, an Amsterdam-based designer, developer and global...

On Nov. 1, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors convened at the Washington Park Senior Center for the public...

A musical instrument in the hands of a skilled musician can penetrate the human soul. Like instruments, people can also radiate songs – the music that is our authentic self.

Was it Groucho Marx who said, "I'd never be a member of a club that would have me as a member?" Regrettably, it seems that salespeople feel the same way about themselves and their "membership" (that is, relationship) with customers.

Imagine that someone hacked into your customer database and stole sensitive information, including credit card numbers. The consequences would be enormous and could include legal costs, lost productivity and your reputation.

Ask yourself these simple questions: Do your leadership team members openly disclose their opinions?...

Before the Christmas lights are strung across the front fence and the shopping malls get crowded, let's reflect on...