Banking & Finance
Pewaukee CPA firms merge
Jannsen + Company of Pewaukee announced a merger with Maynard & Belt Certified Public Accountants.
Wing Capital Group acquires Madison firm
Sani-Matic Inc. of Madison has been purchased by Wing Capital Group of Milwaukee.
Marcus Corp. board authorizes new stock repurchase
The Marcus Corp. announced that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 3 million additional shares of the company’s outstanding common stock.
McClone acquires Burkart-Heisdorf
Two of Wisconsin’s most venerable independent insurance agencies have joined forces with the acquisition of Burkart-Heisdorf Insurance Agency Inc. by McClone.
Fed Reserve executive predicts economic growth
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard told the Wisconsin Bankers Association that he believes the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by around 3.2 percent in 2013 and 2014, a more bullish estimation than some economists are forecasting.
Local firms receive M&A honors
Milwaukee investment banking firm Cleary Gull Inc. received an award for Corporate and Strategic Acquisition of the Year (between $250 million and $500 million) from The M&A Advisor at the organization’s annual banquet last month.
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WaterStone saw significant growth in 2012
Pewaukee-based WaterStone Mortgage Corporation is growing at a fast clip.
Baird: Investors growing more optimistic
The equity markets enjoyed modest gains last week resulting in the popular averages reaching the best levels in five years, and investors are growing more optimistic, according to Bruce Bittles, chief investment strategist for Milwaukee-based Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc.
Briggs & Stratton to offer GE Capital financing
Milwaukee-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. announced a multi-year agreement with GE Capital Retail Bank to provide private label retail financing programs for power equipment and standby generators.
We need leadership that puts the country first
Editor’s note: U.S. Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Tom Donohue delivered his annual State of American Business address on Friday, outlining the key challenges and opportunities facing the country and the business community. Donohue identified the top priorities for the U.S. Chamber to build a stronger, more prosperous economy for all Americans in 2013. The following are Donohue’s prepared remarks.
