Industries

Investment managers are becoming less positive on the U.S. economy and corporate earnings due to the expected negative impact of a recession in Europe and slower growth in China, according to a survey conducted in the second quarter by Northern Trust Bank.

Chicago-based Taylor Capital Group Inc. announced that Cole Taylor Bank is expanding its commercial banking business into southeastern Wisconsin through the opening of a new office in Franklin.

Hartland-based Town Bank plans to open a new office in a freestanding building in The Woodlands Market retail center in Menomonee Falls. The bank will hold a grand opening in the late summer or early fall.

Hot Water Products, a Milwaukee water heating products company, has acquired American Mechanical Services, a Milwaukee steam products company.

The median asking price for Milwaukee companies listed on BizBuySell.com dropped to $259,500 in the second quarter, down 5.6 percent from a year ago.

Yahoo! is hiring Google executive Marissa Mayer, a native of Wausau, to be its next chief executive officer.

After decades as a landmark restaurant on the Milwaukee’s East Side, Palermo Villa is closing, according to a report at OnMilwaukee.com, a media partner of BizTimes.

Chicago-based Taylor Capital Group Inc. announced today that Cole Taylor Bank is expanding its commercial banking business into southeastern Wisconsin through the opening of a new office in Franklin.

The Independent Business Association of Wisconsin will host its July breakfast meeting on Friday, July 20, from 7 to...

Michael Walters has been named vice president of sales and marketing at Wixon, a seasoning manufacturer in St. Francis.