Finance

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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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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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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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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...

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Growth in Q2 North America motorcycle sales for Harley-Davidson leads company to increase yearly projection

Elizabeth Morin July 23, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson on Thursday reported higher North America motorcycle sales and raised its guidance for the full year, now projecting thousands of additional sales. The company said its second quarter North American retail motorcycle...

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Sheboygan Paint Company appoints new CFO

Elizabeth Morin July 21, 2026 0 Comment

Sheboygan Paint Company, a family-owned manufacturer of custom industrial finishing solutions and water- and solvent-based coatings, has named Amy Wirtz as its new chief financial officer. Wirtz was previously a financial accounting manager at...

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Zurn Elkay acquires Illinois-based tankless water heater company

Elizabeth Morin July 20, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee-based Zurn Elkay Water Solutions announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Vernon Hills, Illinois-based Intellihot, a manufacturer of tankless water heaters. Intellihot serves several commercial markets including health care, education,...

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Acts Housing expands its toolkit with federal designation, tax credits

Elizabeth Morin July 17, 2026 0 Comment

Acts Housing has reached two significant funding milestones that leaders say will strengthen its efforts to expand its homeownership opportunities in Milwaukee and Rock County. The Milwaukee nonprofit recently announced that its lending arm,...

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Finance

Iconic Franks Diner in Kenosha being sold to longtime employee

Elizabeth Morin July 15, 2026 0 Comment

The owners of 100-year-old Franks Diner in Kenosha are selling the business to a longtime employee, according to a press release. Julie Rittmiller and Kevin Ervin, who have owned Franks Diner for nearly 17...