West Bend-based Westbury Bank closed on Columbus Day, Oct. 8, while more than 150 employees took part in a company-wide volunteer day for the third consecutive year. Their volunteer efforts will be contributed to preparations for Washington County's Animated Holiday Lights Show, “Enchantment in the Park.”

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of Milwaukee-based Marcus Corp., is teaming with Carey Watermark Investors Inc. (CWI) and The Arden Group to acquire the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North in a joint venture.

Associated Bank has announced three new additions to its leadership team in Milwaukee.

Oak Creek-based Master Lock LLC today unveiled the Master Lock Vault, a free mobile smart phone application that enables consumers to safely store and organize a wide range of personal information, including account passwords and log-ins.

Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation Inc. today announced it has completed the acquisition of the medium voltage drives business of Harbin Jiuzhou Electric Co. Ltd.

Madison-based Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc., a global consumer products company, announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Hardware & Home Improvement Group (HHI) of Stanley Black & Decker Inc. for $1.4 billion in cash.

OneProspect Technologies, the information technology subsidiary of the Potawatomi Business Development Corporation (PBDC), has named Ted Heim as chief executive officer.

Firehouse Subs, a Florida-based sub shop with more than 500 restaurants around the nation, plans to open its first Wisconsin location in Ashwaubenon this winter.

Milwaukee-based mutual and hedge fund service provider UMB Fund Services Inc. has grown its Investment Managers Series Trust to more than $3 billion in net assets.

The faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has received no general raises over the last five years, so it has become a target for poaching.

A.O. Smith Corp. has announced Ajita G. Rajendra will become its new president and CEO beginning January 1. He currently serves as president and chief operating officer.

It’s safe to say Wisconsin has a mixed record when it comes to slogans and brands.