Economic Development
Fraud expert to speak in Milwaukee
Frank Abagnale, the subject of the book and major motion picture “Catch Me If You Can,” will speak about fraud prevention at a U.S. Bank educational series on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 8:30 a.m. at the Harley Davidson Museum, 500 W. Canal St.
Fiserv promotes Gupta to be group president
Fiserv Inc. a Brookfield-based global provider of financial services technology solutions, announced that Rahul Gupta has been named group president of its Digital Payment Solutions group.
Johnson Controls forecasts record year
Johnson Controls Inc. announced it expects to post record sales and earnings in fiscal 2012.
FridgeWaves provides microloans through appliance rentals
A Whitewater-based company has a global focus through its mission of providing microloans to needy individuals abroad.
Gart is new CFO of Cannella
Burlington-based Cannella Response Television, the largest infomercial media company in the direct response television industry, announced that Michael Gart has joined the company as chief financial officer.
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U.S. Bank promotes Ward as business banker
Mike Ward has been promoted to oversee U.S. Bank’s business banking group in southeastern Wisconsin.
Generac acquires Magnum Products
Waukesha-based Generac Power Systems announced it has acquired Magnum Products, a leading manufacturer of light towers and mobile generators.
Retailers report stronger sales in September
Most major U.S. retailers posted gains in comparable store sales in September, as shoppers stocked up on back-to-school supplies and snagged discounts and affordable luxuries.
Squabbling continues over streetcar funding
Some Milwaukee officials are requesting that $54.9 million in federal funds for a proposed downtown streetcar project be redirected to the ailing Milwaukee County Transit System, although such a request is likely not possible because of federal guidelines for the money.
