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Business lessons learned in 2019 – Part 2
We asked you to send us the biggest lessons you learned, the best business decisions you made and how you navigated the challenges facing your industry in 2019.
Business lessons learned in 2019 – Part 1
We asked you to send us the biggest lessons you learned, the best business decisions you made and how...
Wisconsin bank leaders forecast steady economy in 2020
Leaders of Wisconsin banks are optimistic the state of the economy will remain steady in 2020, according to a...
Guidance on banking protocol stokes optimism in local hemp businesses
Milwaukee-area hemp businesses have a positive outlook after federal agencies issued guidance clarifying what obligations banks have when serving...
Ozaukee Washington Land Trust looks to preserve 131 lakefront acres in Port Washington
The Ozaukee Washington Land Trust is looking to preserve a portion of a 240-acre property owned by Waukesha State Bank in the city of Port Washington.
Stage is set for significant retirement bill to pass by year end
For several months, attorneys and tax practitioners have been following the so-called “SECURE Act,” which will greatly impact qualified...
Former Baird CEO Fred Kasten dies
Former Robert W. Baird & Co. chairman, president and chief executive officer George Fredrick Kasten Jr. died on Dec. 12 in his Vero Beach, Florida home after a battle with Parkinson’s.
Deluxe Corp. acquires Fiserv’s remittance solutions business
Brookfield-based financial services technology company Fiserv Inc. sold its remittance solutions business to Minnesota-based Deluxe Corp., the company announced Tuesday.
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Vrakas names new president and managing shareholder
Brookfield-based Vrakas CPAs + Advisors announced that it has named Bradley Weckwerth as the accounting and business advisory firm’s new president and managing shareholder.
Jason Industries sells another business for $5 million cash
Milwaukee-based Jason Industries Inc. has sold its Metalex business to Chicago-based UPG Enterprises LLC for $5 million and the assumption of certain liabilities.
WaterStone Bank opens second Oak Creek branch
Wauwatosa-based WaterStone Bank SSB opened a new branch at 8780 S. Howell Ave. in Oak Creek, the company announced Monday.
Corporation of the Year: Fiserv Inc.
Every time TV cameras panned over Fiserv Forum during the Milwaukee Bucks’ playoff run, the Fiserv brand was prominently...