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WEDC to provide grants for water tech startups
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) and the Milwaukee-based Water Council today announced a seed accelerator program to assist water technology startup firms in Wisconsin.
Home sales soar in Milwaukee market
The four-county metropolitan Milwaukee housing market continued plowing through the winter in February, posting a 16.4 percent increase in sales over February 2012, the Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors reported today.
Trading begins for Artisan Partners shares
Milwaukee-based Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. held an initial public offering last week with shares priced at $30 on the New York Stock Exchange. The share price quickly rose to $36.
Johnson Controls ponders divestiture
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. is considering a divestiture of its automotive electronics business.
Johnson Financial Group appoints risk officer
Racine-based Johnson Financial Group announced the appointment of Todd Shaffer as chief risk officer for the company.
BMO hires Koleske as Milwaukee private banker
BMO Private Bank announced it has hired Peter Koleske as vice president and private banker in Milwaukee.
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Foundations Bank adds Blau to leadership team
John Blau has been appointed to the newly created position of vice president and chief credit officer at Pewaukee-based Foundations Bank.
MGIC rating upgraded
Standard & Poors has upgraded its rating of MGIC Investment Corp. to B-, up from CCC+, as a result of the company’s capital raise last week.
Advantage Staffing acquired by Florida company
Brookfield-based Advantage Federal Resourcing has been acquired by Florida workforce solutions company STS Technical Services.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Walker inches into health care reform
Taxpayers in Wisconsin should be encouraged that Gov. Walker has finally put his toe into reform waters for the delivery of health care to state employees, according to John Torinus.
