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State unemployment rate drops to 5%
Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped to 5 percent in January, according to the Department of Workforce Development.
Tax return fraud: A one-two punch
An epidemic of scams and fraud have forced the IRS and several states to continue to develop safeguards and checkpoints.
Summit Credit Union to open new Waukesha branch
Madison-based Summit Credit Union plans to open a new branch at 1103 Spring City Lane in Waukesha on March 23.
Encourage the next generation of STEM professionals
We all know how important it is to get students interested in STEM—science, technology, engineering and math. But we also know that STEM doesn't always have the best reputation among teens—with perceptions ranging from science being “hard” or boring. And yet, the news is not all bad.
Kornit files for IPO
Israeli company Kornit Digital Ltd., which has its U.S. offices in Mequon, has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of its ordinary shares.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: A primer on 529 college savings plan updates
In 2014, Wisconsin's Legislature modified Wisconsin's 529 college savings plans EdVest and TOMORROW'S SCHOLAR.
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Wisconsin banks had less profitable year
Wisconsin's banks reported combined net income of $937 million in 2014, down from $1 billion in 2013, according to the new Quarterly Banking Profile released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Baird names Maxwell CFO
Milwaukee-based Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. has named Terry Maxwell its new chief financial officer, effective March 10.
Walker names Allen DFI secretary
Gov. Scott Walker has appointed Ray Allen secretary of the Department of Financial Institutions, which regulates state-chartered banks, savings and loan associations, savings banks, credit unions and some operations of the securities industry.
SC Johnson acquires Czech cleaning brands from Unilever
Racine-based SC Johnson has acquired HomeBrands A.S. from Unilever CR, spol. s r.o., the Czech subsidiary of multinational consumer product manufacturer Unilever N.V.
