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The inside story of the relationship between Farm & Fleet and Fleet Farm
Confused by Farm & Fleet and Fleet Farm? Discover the real history behind the Midwest retailers, their friendship, and how the names came to be.
Family business leaders share keys to good governance, honoring your company’s legacy
At BizTimes Media’s Family & Closely Held Business Summit, business leaders shared strategies for honoring legacy and implementing strong governance.
From Startup to Success – A Five-Generation Legacy
WB Bottle Supply was founded during the Great Depression when Wilfred Wing Sr. and his partner, Ed Berger, would...
From reluctant heir to retail leader: Jane Blain Gilbertson shares her journey at Blain’s Farm & Fleet
Jane Blain Gilbertson never planned to join her family’s business, but she went on to lead Blain’s Farm & Fleet through major transitions.
A strong transition starts with a plan, not a sale
For many family-owned businesses, succession or exit planning isn’t just the final chapter, it’s an opportunity to shape the...
Protecting your business with advanced fraud prevention tools
Business is difficult enough with managing your staff, competing for customers, and controlling costs. Now business owners need to...
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Biz Compass: What did you learn working outside the family business that helps you in your current role?
Peter Olesen
President, O&H Danish Bakery | Racine
“Working as a strategic financial analyst during the (Great Recession) taught...
Expanding horizons and community impact
Campbell Construction, a family-owned business and newly established ESOP, has proudly partnered with GS Global Resources to expand their...
A legacy built on craftsmanship, growth, and family leadership
I founded Uzelac Industries 2003 by taking a leap of faith and acquiring Poja Sheetmetal in 2003. Since then,...
Leader Paper Products acquires Chicago-based envelope manufacturer
Milwaukee-based envelope manufacturer and printer Leader Paper Products announced that it has acquired Chicago-based custom envelope manufacturer Unique Envelope...
