October | 2012 | WisBusiness

The new head of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. should have both a private and public sector background, business leaders from around the state...

BizOpinion: Change is coming in the telecommunications industry

October 9, 2012

BizOpinion: In the long run, healthy trade relationships bolster national security

October 29, 2012

BizOpinion: Manufacturing careers deserve a fresh look

October 4, 2012

BizOpinion: Minnesota tax policy impairs income tax reciprocity agreement

October 1, 2012

BizOpinion: Reaction to Milwaukee CEO’s election letter to employees

October 26, 2012

BizOpinion: Science can unlock secrets that lie between history’s legends and reality

October 15, 2012

BizOpinion: State marketing campaign gives Wisconsin business a brand of its own

October 5, 2012

BizOpinion: Why private companies shouldn’t be forced to act like public companies

October 24, 2012

BizOpinion: Wisconsin attracting investors from abroad – and growing more close to home

October 2, 2012

BizStarts Milwaukee awarded $200,000 federal grant

October 16, 2012

Briggs warns of potential damages from E-15 fuel

October 16, 2012

Bruins to retire as Wisconsin Farm Bureau chief

October 23, 2012

Bucks sign 6-year lease at BMO Harris Bradley Center

October 23, 2012

Business leaders have mixed feelings on economy as elections, holiday near

October 30, 2012

Businesses, residents sound off on higher steam, electric rates

October 2, 2012

Carl Icahn offers to buy Oshkosh for about $3B

October 12, 2012

Caterpillar lowers outlook

October 23, 2012

Cellular Dynamics gets $7M stem cell contract with NIH

October 25, 2012

Chinese still interested in taking over A123

October 18, 2012

City to invest in manufacturing workforce development

October 5, 2012

CNH Global committee rejects proposed merger with Fiat

October 15, 2012

Columbia St. Mary’s opens new Ozaukee cancer center

October 16, 2012

Columbus aims to keep manufacturer through annexation

October 10, 2012

Concourse changes at Mitchell a bump, not free fall, analysts say

October 11, 2012

Construction firm fined $21K in fatal De Pere crane collapse

October 12, 2012

Cost for nuclear plant power line upgrade could reach $262 million

October 19, 2012

Credit union to assist with small business energy program

October 17, 2012

Cullen: Misinformation considered root cause for previous mining bill’s failure

October 3, 2012

Current ticket holders eye new Lambeau seats

October 9, 2012

Dairy farm safety net dies with farm bill

October 22, 2012

Dairy farmers face funding cuts

October 2, 2012

Dairy farms’ safety net lapses as Congress stalls

October 11, 2012

Dairyland lands massive federal loan guarantee

October 4, 2012

Dallas firm buys Nekoosa Coated Products

October 5, 2012

Developer plans new housing, retail site in heart of La Crosse

October 29, 2012

DNR rules public trust doctrine does not protect Downtown Transit Center

October 1, 2012

Dominion plans to shut down Kewaunee nuclear power plant

October 22, 2012

Virginia-based Dominion Resources announced today that it will shutter its nuclear power plant near Kewaunee. Dominion purchased the 38-year old Kewaunee Power Station, one of...

East Coast storms mean business for Wisconsin companies

October 29, 2012

Eau Claire: Regents to hear funding request for Confluence Project

October 3, 2012

Edgewater rebirth set to begin as developer meets building permit needs

October 30, 2012

Epic Systems plans six wind turbines northwest of Madison

October 12, 2012

European economic slowdown hammers Johnson Controls results, outlook

October 31, 2012

Exact Sciences reports increased loss as clinical trials proceed

October 31, 2012

Expect higher heating bills this winter

October 11, 2012

Fake fifties plague Stevens Point businesses

October 5, 2012

Farm Bureau: Wisconsin food prices moderate in 2012’s third quarter

October 17, 2012

Farmers get some good news: Weather puts harvest on fast track

October 29, 2012

Fewer residents expected to need energy assistance

October 16, 2012

Film Fest documentary turns Lubar into nuke opponent

October 9, 2012

Former M&I Bank clients endure online glitches for second day

October 11, 2012

Four new stores to open at Hilldale Shopping Center

October 12, 2012

Fox Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau director resigns

October 24, 2012

Frac sand mine proposed along Wisconsin River

October 11, 2012

Free Tuesday Trends sample: Cranberries rising, casinos mixed and WEDC falling

October 3, 2012

Below is an excerpt from the most recent edition of WisBusiness Tuesday Trends. The full version of this weekly look at the state of...

Free Tuesday Trends sample: Health technology rising, economic optimism mixed and Oshkosh Corp. falling

October 31, 2012

Below is an excerpt from the most recent edition of WisBusiness Tuesday Trends. The full version of this weekly look at the state of...

Free Tuesday Trends sample: Quad/Graphics rising, energy mixed and Lunda Construction falling

October 17, 2012

Below is an excerpt from the most recent edition of WisBusiness Tuesday Trends. The full version of this weekly look at the state of...

Free Tuesday Trends sample: TV markets rising, food prices mixed and WEDC falling

October 24, 2012

Below is an excerpt from the most recent edition of WisBusiness Tuesday Trends. The full version of this weekly look at the state of...

Funding uncertainty puts rural Internet plans in jeopardy

October 5, 2012

Funeral Directors Association cleared to resume operations during fraud proceedings

October 25, 2012

Gannett reports higher 3Q earnings, revenue

October 16, 2012

Generac revises outlook with soaring sales

October 2, 2012

Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. wins major honor at beer festival in Denver

October 15, 2012

Green Bay City Council revokes permit for trash-recycling energy plant

October 17, 2012

GreenBiz: Driftless trout fishing project has good year, despite drought

October 15, 2012

WESTBY -- A project to enhance trout fishing in the Driftless Area had a good season, despite the summer drought and heat. "We had a...

Group raises funds to support local food growers

October 1, 2012

Harley tapers production at York plant

October 24, 2012

Harley-Davidson earnings down on lower motorcycle sales

October 23, 2012

Health benefits costs rise 5.2% for large employers, 5.9% for workers

October 4, 2012

Heating bills expected to rise this winter

October 15, 2012

Hendricks, NorthStar team up on Beloit medical isotope facility

October 1, 2012

Hightower resigns as EAA president

October 23, 2012

Icahn to make unsolicited takeover bid for Oshkosh Corp.

October 11, 2012

Ignite Fox Cities funding questioned

October 24, 2012

Insurers brace for superstorm claims

October 31, 2012

Janesville: Local unemployment statistics, job fair turnout starting to generate optimism

October 1, 2012

Job growth continues at Alta Resources

October 24, 2012

Jobs at risk as WPS is losing contract for Medicare claims

October 10, 2012

Jobs growth rises by 114,000 as jobless rate slides to 7.8 percent

October 5, 2012

Johnson Controls announces restructuring, set to cost up to $275 million

October 23, 2012

Johnson Controls still pursuing bankrupt battery firm

October 30, 2012

Johnson Controls to acquire assets of bankrupt company

October 17, 2012

Journal closes acquisition of WACY-TV in Fox Valley

October 24, 2012

Judge turns down request to review Capx2020 power line decision

October 30, 2012

Jump in title insurance cost pinches homeowners looking to sell, refinance

October 26, 2012

KANDU to buy Pontiac Convention Center in Janesville

October 24, 2012

Kelly: Southwest wants to keep top Mitchell market share

October 26, 2012

Klonsinski resigns WEDC post amid loan controversy

October 19, 2012

Gov. Scott Walker announced today the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.’s chief financial officer has resigned and a series of corrective steps are being taken...

Laacke & Joys plans to close downtown, Mequon stores

October 22, 2012

Lake Express ferry owner criticizes Walker for backing SS Badger permit

October 25, 2012

Lake Geneva boat company expands into lakefront dining

October 16, 2012

LAKE GENEVA – When Bill Gage graduated from college, he wasn't certain he wanted to join the family enterprise and help his father run...

Large Pleasant Prairie distribution center gains village approval

October 17, 2012

Las Vegas water manager puts things in perspective at Milwaukee summit

October 10, 2012

Law firm files class action lawsuit against Assisted Living Concepts

October 11, 2012

Lender buys Grand Avenue in sheriff’s auction

October 23, 2012

Local farmers wait and see on crop yields, feed prices

October 8, 2012

Local unemployment rates fell in September

October 25, 2012

Lot for sale: City-owned land awaits development in Racine

October 22, 2012

Madison Board of Estimates rejects more money for Overture

October 23, 2012

Madison company Echometrix gets OK to sell ultrasound technology

October 3, 2012

Madison Council approves Downtown development projects

October 31, 2012

Madison, Green Bay among top 5 media markets in US for political ads, report...

October 19, 2012

Madison: Developer seeks $5.2 million in TIF for Downtown high rise

October 5, 2012

Madison: Local businessman faces federal fraud charges

October 16, 2012

Madison’s Orbitec unveils rocket engine designed to send satellites to space

October 2, 2012

Major new workforce development study calls for focus on developing and keeping talent

October 11, 2012

Manufacturers launch program to hire more veterans

October 16, 2012

Manufacturing jobs key to economy, political and business leaders say

October 12, 2012

Marcus acquires interest in Atlanta hotel

October 5, 2012

Marcus Corp. registers to sell $150 million in securities

October 19, 2012

Market share shift: Deposits show a move away from small banks in Madison area

October 15, 2012

Master Lock launches mobile digital security app

October 10, 2012

McNeilus Steel expands, projects 50 new jobs

October 9, 2012

Medical College pursues $60 million DNA sequencing partnership

October 24, 2012

Meijer to buy Pleasant Prairie distribution center

October 30, 2012

MillerCoors investing $530,000 in Milwaukee brewery

October 15, 2012

MillerCoors renews Milwaukee Bucks beer sponsorship

October 9, 2012

Milwaukee 7 in talks with 3 potential new employers

October 9, 2012

Milwaukee approves land sale for state office building

October 24, 2012

Milwaukee Film announces award winners, attendance growth for 2012

October 15, 2012

Milwaukee manufacturing partnership has aided nearly 200 job seekers

October 4, 2012

Milwaukee water tech company buys Franklin building for expansion

October 29, 2012

Minnesota company submits low bid for I-90 bridge project

October 24, 2012

Mitchell proposes closing one concourse

October 5, 2012

MMAC, BMO Harris Bradley Center sell naming rights to main entrances

October 19, 2012

MMAC: Firms expect sales gains despite less optimism

October 15, 2012

More than 70,000 attended 2012 World Dairy Expo

October 10, 2012

More than 90 families sign onto planned pipeline spill lawsuit

October 22, 2012

Nationwide study suggests manufacturing skills gap concerns ‘overblown’

October 22, 2012

New retail projects could compete with malls for tenants

October 8, 2012

New servicer set to take reins of state’s college savings programs

October 26, 2012

New study details cranberry impact

October 29, 2012

New union report questions Palermo Villa commitments

October 17, 2012

New Wisconsin Brewing Co. will start big, with star power from Capital

October 9, 2012

NewPage Corp. reaches agreement with creditors

October 3, 2012

Newsweek ending print edition will not cost Quad/Graphics jobs

October 19, 2012

NFL to consider Packers loan

October 16, 2012

Not in our river – Racine officials troubled by Waukesha water deal

October 4, 2012

Number of bank branches declines 1.4% statewide

October 10, 2012

Oak Creek to ask court to overturn PSC water rate decision

October 11, 2012

Observers discount Icahn’s Oshkosh takeover bid

October 30, 2012

Onalaska relishes end of road project that crippled businesses

October 22, 2012

Orion founder Verfuerth named chairman emeritus, Scribante new CEO

October 1, 2012

Orion’s new CEO vows ‘awesome returns’

October 26, 2012

Oshkosh Corp. reports higher fourth-quarter profit

October 29, 2012

Oshkosh Corp. will lay off 450 workers in January

October 26, 2012

Oshkosh: Chamber reorganizes economic development amidst ongoing city study

October 3, 2012

Overture Center supporters push Madison City Council for more money

October 17, 2012

Overture president: Soglin’s budget proposal ‘devastating’ for arts center

October 10, 2012

Penzeys Spices hopes to buy former Northridge site

October 31, 2012

Plan Commission OKs two big Downtown Madison projects

October 16, 2012

Plan for UW-La Crosse student housing, retail space draws fire

October 30, 2012

Police find chaos at Brookfield spa shooting

October 22, 2012

Practical solutions for bridging the skills gap

October 17, 2012

Preparing for big cows, big bucks at Dairy Expo

October 1, 2012

Proposal would redistribute road spending

October 4, 2012

Proposal would require city to buy Milwaukee-made goods

October 10, 2012

PSC approves Wisconsin utilities’ rate relief plans

October 25, 2012

PSC ruling casts doubt on Waukesha-Oak Creek water pact

October 4, 2012

Quad/Graphics inks $900 million deal with Time Inc.

October 9, 2012

Quad/Graphics loses longtime contract with Newsweek ending print editions

October 18, 2012

Quad/Graphics makes bid to acquire bankrupt Maryland company

October 11, 2012

Racine investors buy downtown Chase Bank building

October 11, 2012

Racine: City seeks for funds for Walker Manufacturing Co. site cleanup

October 29, 2012

Real signs of M&I Bank’s shift to BMO Harris to appear in next week

October 4, 2012

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October 17, 2012

Register now to attend a WisPolitics.com-WisBusiness.com event in Eau Claire focused on sand mining. The moderated panel discussion will feature: * Assembly Majority Leader Scott...

Renaissance Learning appoints new CEO

October 11, 2012

Reversing the slide: Iron County communities try to curb exodus of residents

October 8, 2012

Saratoga intends to move forward with zoning plan

October 18, 2012

SciLog acquired by Parker Hannifin Corp.

October 18, 2012

Senate panel says Medtronic workers ghostwrote papers

October 25, 2012

Shopko CEO Jones leaves firm; interim chief named

October 11, 2012

Shopko uses a new approach to serve smaller communities

October 8, 2012

Signs of the times? Local indicators point to improving economy in Rock County

October 22, 2012

Slim apple pickings – Orchards feeling pinch from early spring, frost

October 5, 2012

Small transport firms say they’re being squeezed by LogistiCare

October 2, 2012

SNE factory in Mosinee for sale, auction

October 10, 2012

Soaking rains give farmers a boost

October 23, 2012

Source: Watco sending Wisconsin & Southern jobs to Kansas

October 12, 2012

Space available — Tough economy has Urban League looking for new tenants

October 8, 2012

Spectrum Brands turns profit but misses predictions

October 23, 2012

Spectrum buys Stanley Black & Decker unit for $1.4 billion

October 9, 2012

State breweries bring home 5 gold medals at beer festival

October 16, 2012

State jobs agency lost track of $8 million in overdue loans

October 18, 2012

State ruling on Downtown Transit Center forward likely to draw suit

October 24, 2012

State still top dog in cranberry production

October 1, 2012

Steele Solutions expands plant in Franklin

October 3, 2012

Stevens Point industrial park plan opposed by town

October 10, 2012

Stevens Point: City takes hit on sale of Dunham’s building

October 9, 2012

Storm leads companies to postpone earnings reports

October 29, 2012

Students call on UW-Madison to stop selling Palermo’s pizza

October 2, 2012

Study finds Exact Sciences test detects cancers, pre-cancers reliably

October 17, 2012

Supply and demand, rail availability key to sand companies fortunes

October 24, 2012

Survey says few employers are prepared for Obamacare

October 17, 2012

TIF remains in question for new downtown Madison tower project

October 24, 2012

Trek Bicycle severs ties with Lance Armstrong

October 18, 2012

Tuesday Trends sample: Orbitec rising, Waukesha water deal mixed and UW System enrollment falling

October 10, 2012

Below is an excerpt from the most recent edition of WisBusiness Tuesday Trends. The full version of this weekly look at the state of...

Two big apartment buildings proposed near Kohl Center, UW campus

October 4, 2012

Two possible routes for Badger Coulee line

October 8, 2012

Two Wis. lawmakers oppose SS Badger coal ash dumping

October 26, 2012

Tyco plans addition to Marinette facility

October 10, 2012

Unemployment benefits stalled by state backlog

October 26, 2012

Unemployment rates fall in 7 swing states, including Wisconsin

October 22, 2012

UpFront: Lawmakers try again on mining bill

October 1, 2012

State Sen. Tim Cullen, D-Janesville, says he's optimistic about the future of mining in Wisconsin. However, the chair of the Senate Select Committee on Mining,...

US 41 new interstate number to be revealed next month

October 18, 2012

UW Regents panel likes what it sees in Eau Claire’s Confluence Project

October 5, 2012

UW search panel to rely on interim chancellor David Ward’s know-how

October 16, 2012

UW-River Falls & Chinese university ink special partnership deal

October 9, 2012

UWM start-up contest throws cash behind entrepreneurs’ ideas

October 8, 2012

UWM starts work on largest project in building boom

October 25, 2012

UWM’s Innovation Center in Wauwatosa moving forward

October 15, 2012

UWM’s new chancellor’s mansion will help woo donors

October 9, 2012

Vilsack visits dairy expo, pushes for farm bill passage

October 3, 2012

Walker calls for ‘dramatic’ changes after WEDC lost track of $8M in past-due loans

October 19, 2012

Walker puts out call for small business summit

October 8, 2012

Walmart employees threaten to strike on Black Friday

October 12, 2012

WARF licenses biofuel production method to Hyrax Energy

October 23, 2012

Waukesha, Oak Creek poised to cement water deal

October 3, 2012

Wausau bungles Thomas Street project

October 26, 2012

Wausau: City can compete with giant Stevens Point industrial park

October 2, 2012

We Energies seeks to pass on plant cost overruns

October 1, 2012

We The People/Wisconsin: Economy — Biz owner backs tax tweaks, sees room for government...

October 8, 2012

By Kay Nolan For WisBusiness.com As a small business owner who designs custom software for restaurants and stores, Bret Gundlach and his staff do a lot...

We The People/Wisconsin: Economy — Biz owner backs tax tweaks, sees room for government...

October 8, 2012

By Kay Nolan For WisBusiness.com As a small business owner who designs custom software for restaurants and stores, Bret Gundlach and his staff do a lot...

WEDC won’t say whether past-due loans top $9 million

October 25, 2012

Wis. Economic Scorecard: Residents down on current economy but see state headed in right...

October 30, 2012

The latest edition of the Wisconsin Economic Scorecard finds Wisconsin residents remain pessimistic about the current state economy, but a growing number feel the...

Wis. Realtors Association: Home sales and median prices up modestly in September

October 23, 2012

Wis. unemployment rate drops to 7.3 percent

October 19, 2012

WisBusiness: The Show – Physicians Plus Insurance Corp. President Linda Hoff

October 12, 2012

Welcome to a new episode of "WisBusiness: The Show," a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues. On this edition, Liz Schrum...

WisBusiness: The Show – Wis. Economic Development Corp. interim CEO Reed Hall

October 26, 2012

Welcome to a new episode of "WisBusiness: The Show," a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues. On this episode, Reed Hall,...

WisBusiness: Top state medical institutions cooperate on research projects

October 11, 2012

Physicians groups are notorious for waging turf wars, sometimes building clinics almost across the street from each other or luring away competing doctors with...

WisBusiness: Viroqua’s Food Enterprise Center touted as model “public-private” project

October 25, 2012

By Gregg Hoffmann For WisBusiness.com VIROQUA - The Food Enterprise Center was touted Wednesday as a model of "public and private sector" cooperation by an...