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Ryan provided glimpse of candidacy in 2010
For hundreds of BizTimes readers, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan’s debut as an ardent and vocal opponent of the Obama administration came back on Jan. 20, 2010, when Ryan unveiled a video to the attendees of the Northern Trust Economic Trends Breakfast presented by BizTimes.
Back-to-school sales propel retailers
A surge of back-to-school sales helped most U.S. retailers ring their cash registers in August, according to the latest monthly totals.
National home prices surge again
U.S. home prices rose for a second month in June, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller Index, which showed the strongest back-to-back monthly advance in the more than decade-long history of the price gauge.
BMO Financial Group reports robust quarter
BMO Financial Group, the Toronto-based parent company of BMO Harris Bank, reported third quarter net income of $970 million (Canadian), up 37 percent from the same period a year ago.
Joy Global forecasts ‘sluggish’ recovery
Joy Global Inc. reported third quarter net income of $193.6 million, or $1.81 per share, up from $173.1 million, or $1.62 per share, in the same period a year ago.
Lied’s, David J. Frank join forces in tough industry
The construction and homebuilding industry has not recovered much since the Great Recession, with housing starts at around 15 to 20 percent of what they were in 2006.
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Journal acquires Tenn. station
Journal Broadcast Group, a subsidiary of Milwaukee news company Journal Communications Inc., has announced it will acquire WTVF NewsChannel 5 Network in Nashville, Tenn.
Nonprofit Calendar
Sunday, Sept. 2, The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Milwaukee and WITI network affiliate Fox 6 will present the...
MANDI nominations to begin Saturday
Milwaukee's Local Initiatives Support Corporation will accept nominations for Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) starting Saturday, Sept. 1. The awards honor initiatives focused on progressing Milwaukee's central city for employees, residents and students. Individuals, nonprofits, companies and projects can self-nominate or take nominations from other community members or organizations.
Milwaukee Ballet tickets available for discounted price
Milwaukee Ballet fans eager to see Michael Pink’s annual Nutcracker production can purchase discounted tickets Monday, Sept. 10, through Wednesday, Sept. 12. The ballet is offering a buy one ticket, get one ticket half off deal for the 7:30 p.m. performance on Dec. 14, 20 and 23 and the 1:30 p.m. performance on Dec. 24.
