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The four largest American banks hold 40 percent of the U.S. customer deposits, according to the Federal Deposits Insurance Corp. (FDIC).

Delta Air Lines confirmed it has signed a one-year agreement with the Wisconsin Center District to assume the naming rights to the Milwaukee Convention Center, and the company also is upgrading its gate positions at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport.

Blogging is a powerful tool. But taking the time to plan how you'll develop content and aligning it with your company's brand and goals – both externally for your customers and internally for your employees – makes it even more powerful. It's an approach that will help elevate your brand from an idea to an asset.

The five fastest-growing companies of the Future 50 in 2012 are understandably bullish about the future.

Master Mettle winners are the companies that have won Future 50 status three times -- the maximum number of wins.

Congratulations and continued success.

The list of the 2012 Future 50 fastest-growing companies in the Milwaukee area underscores the importance of the manufacturing sector on the local economy, as 17 manufacturers are on the list. All but eight of the 2012 winners (84 percent) export at least some of their goods or services outside of the Milwaukee region, with many exporting internationally.

The MMAC/COSBE began the Future 50 program to recognize the outstanding achievements of local, fast-growing entrepreneurs.

The MMAC and its Council of Small Business Executives (COSBE) are proud to be celebrating 25 years of the Future 50 program this year. While much has changed in our economy and our community during that time, recognizing our fast-growing, local companies is as important – if not more – than ever.