Banking & Finance
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.
Morgan to lead Baker Tilly’s Milwaukee office
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP announced that Wayne Morgan has accepted the newly created position of office managing partner of the company’s Milwaukee office.
Spring Bank president to work NFL playoff game
While Dave Schuelke, president and chief executive officer of Brookfield-based Spring Bank, is a devoted Packers fan, he doesn't cheer during many of the games.
Morgan to lead Baker Tilly’s Milwaukee office
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP announced that Wayne Morgan has accepted the newly created position of office managing partner of the company’s Milwaukee office.
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WBA to host Economic Forecast Luncheon
The Wisconsin Bankers Association will host its 2013 Economic Forecast Luncheon on Thursday, January 10, from noon to 2 p.m. at Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison.
Bradley Corp. acquires Michigan firm
Menomonee Falls-based Bradley Corp. announced it has purchased the assets of Keltech Inc. of Delton, Mich., and will operate the company as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
CliftonLarsonAllen acquires Racine firm
CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) has acquired Jenkins & Vojtisek SC, a certified public accounting firm based in Racine.
Smith takes helm at Mason Wells
Mason Wells, a Milwaukee-based middle-market buyout firm, announced that effective immediately, Thomas Smith will assume the role of executive managing director, succeeding John Byrnes, who has held the position since the inception of the company in 1998.
