Banking & Finance

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Associated Bank economic advisor Sara Walker is forecasting continued slow economic growth for 2013, but she remains optimistic for the year ahead.

Anthony Jovanovich, chairman and chief executive officer of Community Banc-Corp. of Sheboygan Inc., announced that Community Bank & Trust posted record earnings of $5.0 million for 2012.

First Business Bank-Milwaukee announced the election of Timothy Wallen to its board of directors.

Seider Heating & Plumbing of Milwaukee and Waukesha has purchased Mohrhusen & Associates in Menomonee Falls.

BMO Harris Bank announced that it has hired Ross Kohl to lead its Small Business Administration loan program efforts in Wisconsin, Arizona, St. Louis and Kansas.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has announced several key economic development initiatives aimed at improving the business climate and encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation.

Milwaukee-based Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp. (MGIC), the principal subsidiary of MGIC Investment Corp., announced that James Karpowicz, CFA, senior vice president, chief investment officer and treasurer, will retire, effective March 1.

A great deal of positive chatter about Wisconsin's economy in 2013 is coming out of the state's banking sector.