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Landmark Credit Union to acquire Appleton bank

Elizabeth Morin March 10, 2026 0 Comment

[ad_1] Brookfield-based Landmark Credit Union announced today that it plans to acquire Appleton-based American National Bank-Fox Cities. The acquisition will add about $419 million in assets to Landmark Credit Union, including $328 million in...

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Business

Former Northwestern Mutual CEO named exec-in-residence at Marquette

Elizabeth Morin March 6, 2026 0 Comment

[ad_1] Marquette University’s College of Business Administration has named former Northwestern Mutual chairman, president and CEO John Schlifske as an executive-in-residence, bringing nearly four decades of financial services leadership to the classroom. In the...

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Business

Sharon Wilson Center for the Arts names new executive director

Elizabeth Morin March 5, 2026 0 Comment

[ad_1] The Sharon Wilson Center for the Arts in Brookfield announced that Kortney Hamm has been named its new executive director. “The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts has been a cherished...

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Finance

Baird’s Mary Ellen Stanek to receive lifetime achievement award from Museum of American Finance

Elizabeth Morin March 5, 2026 0 Comment

[ad_1] At its annual gala event, to be held tonight, The Museum of American Finance in New York will honor the achievements of three financial leaders, including Mary Ellen Stanek of Milwaukee-based Baird, who...

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Finance

American Family Field’s The Alley food truck park expanding with new truck, vendor

Elizabeth Morin March 4, 2026 0 Comment

[ad_1] American Family Field’s The Alley food truck park is adding a new truck this season, set to host first-time vendor K&L’s BBQ. K&L’s BBQ will occupy a new stand just outside the...

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Finance

Milwaukee Film buys Downer Theatre, launches $8 million capital campaign

Elizabeth Morin March 2, 2026 0 Comment

[ad_1] Two years after taking over operations of the Downer Theatre on Milwaukee’s East Side, nonprofit organization Milwaukee Film has purchased the historic property with “ambitious” renovation plans in the works, according to a...

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Business

Manpower exec says AI adoption, literacy will help close talent gap

Elizabeth Morin February 27, 2026 0 Comment

[ad_1] More than 70% of employers in the U.S. say they are struggling to find the skilled talent they need, according to a survey conducted by Milwaukee-based ManpowerGroup. The solution to closing that talent...

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Finance

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum plans new location, aims to double size

Elizabeth Morin February 26, 2026 0 Comment

[ad_1] The Betty Brinn Children’s Museum plans to announce a new location later this year that would double its size, a move leaders say is necessary to meet growing demand and expand access to...

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Business

Forj raises $3 million to fuel innovation, scale membership platform amid 30% growth

Elizabeth Morin February 23, 2026 0 Comment

[ad_1] Milwaukee-based software startup Forj has raised another $3 million that will allow the company to commercialize new innovations while supporting its ongoing sales growth. Forj provides a virtual events and member experience platform...

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Finance

Steve Wierschem promoted to CEO of First Federal Bank of Wisconsin

Elizabeth Morin February 23, 2026 0 Comment

[ad_1] Waukesha-based First Federal Bank of Wisconsin announced that Steve Wierschem has been promoted to president and chief executive officer. Wierschem served as chief financial officer of the bank from 2020 until December of...