Economic Development
Economist: ‘Doing nothing is not an option’ for Congress
The University of Michigan and Thomson Reuters Consumer Confidence Index rose to 64.1 in the final reading for November, the highest reading since June.
Baird receives “Deal of the Year” award
Robert W. Baird has received a 2011 “Deal of the Year” award from The Bond Buyer, a national daily municipal bond newspaper.
Lubar MBA program ranked by Bloomberg
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business’ part-time MBA program has been ranked 18th in the Midwest by Bloomberg Businessweek.
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Financial people in the news
Ken Fellman has joined Johnson Financial Group as senior vice president- consumer banking manager.
Get a jump on 2012 at Economic Trends Breakfast
Executives representing a diverse range of industries will share insights about the year ahead in business at the 11th annual Northern Trust Economic Trends Breakfast to be presented by BizTimes Media on Friday, Jan. 20.
Kansas firm acquires Polar Gas Company
Overland Park, Kan.-based Ferrellgas Partners L.P., one of the nation's largest propane retailers, announced the acquisition of Polar Gas Company in Poplar, Wis.
Magnetek to launch reverse stock split
Menomonee Falls-based Magnetek Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved a 1-for-10 reverse split of its common stock.
