Banking & Finance
Stay informed on the latest banking, finance, and investment news across Milwaukee and Wisconsin.
AnchorBank to close branches in Sussex and Appleton
Financially strapped AnchorBank today announced the closing of branch offices in Sussex and Appleton as of Aug. 31, as part of an effort to operate as efficiently as possible.
Weber acquires Hypneumat
Franklin-based Hypneumat Inc. has been purchased by John Weber, a Milwaukee-area business executive.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Harley insiders unload stock shares
At first glance, investors might be alarmed to see so many company insiders unloading their shares of Harley-Davidson Inc. stock.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Raise the lending cap for credit unions
Brett Thompson, president and chief executive officer of the Wisconsin Credit Union League in Pewaukee, says Congress should approve a bill to increase the cap on lending that credit unions can give to small businesses.
BizTimes Money Weekly: U.S. Bank sees small business lending increase
U.S. Bank increased its Milwaukee-area small business lending by 20 percent in the first quarter, compared to the same period a year ago.
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Raise the lending cap for credit unions
Editor’s note: Brett Thompson, president and chief executive officer of the Wisconsin Credit Union League in Pewaukee, wrote the following Milwaukee Biz Blog in response to this news story.
New hires and promotions
Mitch Grulke has been named bank manager for the Brookfield office of Waukesha State Bank.
First American Capital recognized by SBA
Jeff Bowman, president of First American Capital Corp. in West Allis, has been recognized by the Small Business Administration as Minority Small Business Champion for region five.
First Bank breaks ground in Grafton
First Bank Financial Centre has broken ground on its newest branch, which will be on Washington Street in Grafton.
