Banking & Finance

In case the sluggishness we are feeling in the economy continues beyond the election, this is a good time to revisit what to do. In periods like this, cash is king and you need to operate accordingly; you may not be able to cover up mistakes by growing revenue. Here are some additional thoughts:

Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. is warning the holders of its common stock to reject an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer from Toronto-based TRC Capital, which is attempting to purchase up to 4 million of the company's shares.

BMO Harris Bank today announced it is donating $750,000 over three years to United Way of Greater Milwaukee to promote healthy birth outcomes and reduce the city's infant mortality rate.

BMO Harris Bank on Thursday announced layoffs of 37 employees at its Mortgage Investment Management location at W57 N14280 Doerr Way in Cedarburg.

Tailored Label Products Inc. of Menomonee Falls has acquired the label products division of Norcross, Ga.-based Stratix Corp.

Nashotah-based Dickten Masch Plastics (DMP), a thermoplastics and thermoset manufacturer with metal stamping and assembly capabilities, has acquired Nyloncraft Inc., a technical plastics manufacturer based in Mishawaka, Ind.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter has announced the recipients of its 2012 National Philanthropy Day Awards.

Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. Inc. announced that the company's recruiting is up 13 percent, putting the company on pace to recruit more than 5,000 financial representatives in 2012.

BMO Harris Bank has announced it is donating $750,000 over three years to United Way of Greater Milwaukee to promote healthy birth outcomes and reduce the city's infant mortality rate.

First Business Bank-Milwaukee, part of First Business Financial Services Inc., has hired Bob Bell as vice president.