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Business

Two Brookfield office buildings sold in sheriff’s sale for $18.3 million

Elizabeth Morin July 31, 2026 0 Comment

Two office buildings in the Bishop’s Woods office park in Brookfield were recently sold in a sheriff’s auction for $18.3 million, according to state records. The Pinnacle I office building, located at 13890 Bishops...

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Business

Boosted by sales for data centers, Johnson Controls reports record backlog for second consecutive quarter, increases 2026 guidance

Elizabeth Morin July 31, 2026 0 Comment

Thermal management and building technology company Johnson Controls, which is based in Ireland but has operating headquarters in Glendale, is again reaping benefits from the data center boom. The company reported Wednesday a record $21...

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Finance

Marcus Corp. reports improved performance in Q2

Elizabeth Morin July 31, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee-based The Marcus Corp. reported better results in the second quarter of the year with a 12.5% increase in revenue from a year ago and more than double its net earnings from the second...

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Finance

Annex CEO on AI, Growth, and Industry Change

Elizabeth Morin July 30, 2026 0 Comment

BizTimes: How will Annex Wealth Management adjust to coming changes in your industry? Dave Spano: “The biggest shifts I see are the Great Wealth Transfer and the rapid rise of AI. Clients will expect...

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Business

WEC Energy Group CEO hints at plans for more data centers as public opposition grows

Elizabeth Morin July 29, 2026 0 Comment

WEC Energy Group chief executive officer Scott Lauber said the company is having “really good discussions” with potential very large customers in addition to the data center projects being developed in Mount Pleasant and...

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Finance

Kohl’s board chairman John Schlifske steps down

Elizabeth Morin July 29, 2026 0 Comment

Former Northwestern Mutual chief executive officer John Schlifske, who has also served on the board for Menomonee Falls-based Kohl’s since 2011 and as board chair since May of 2025, is retiring from the board,...

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Business

After a turbulent 2025, Wisconsin philanthropy recalibrates in 2026

Elizabeth Morin July 28, 2026 0 Comment

For many nonprofits, 2025 was a year of instability. Federal funding cuts forced nonprofits to rethink budgets, foundations fielded questions from anxious grantees and donors wondered where their dollars could make the biggest difference....

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Finance

Former WRTP/BIG STEP CEO to lead IMPACT Inc.

Elizabeth Morin July 28, 2026 0 Comment

IMPACT Inc. has named Lindsay Blumer as its new president and CEO, succeeding John Hyatt, who retired after a 32-year career with the southeastern Wisconsin nonprofit, including the past decade as its chief executive....

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Business

MSOE student launches aid platform for terminal illness diagnosees, families

Elizabeth Morin July 27, 2026 0 Comment

A senior at Milwaukee School of Engineering has launched Kinnowcare, an online guide and planning tool for individuals and families navigating a terminal illness diagnosis. After receiving news that his girlfriend’s father was diagnosed...

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Finance

Milwaukee Film provides more details on Downer Theatre restoration plans

Elizabeth Morin July 27, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee Film’s Downer Theatre capital campaign continues with sessions to inform the community about its restoration plans and timeline. People in attendance at these Downer Theatre info sessions range from local film lovers, community...