WisBusiness

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Patrick Geoghegan, executive vice president of industry relations for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.  He discusses the effects of supply chain disruptions on the state’s dairy industry, which relies heavily on exports.  “One day out of every week of dairy production is...

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Patrick Geoghegan, executive vice president of industry relations for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.  He discusses the effects of supply chain disruptions on the state’s dairy industry, which relies heavily on exports.  “One day out of every week of dairy production is exported...

MILWAUKEE, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwestern Mutual advisors represent more than one quarter of the honorees on Forbes' 2022 "Top 100 Financial Security Professionals" list, with over 270 advisors recognized as "Best-In-State Financial Security Professionals." Northwestern Mutual's majority representation in this year's Forbes ranking exceeds that of its competitors and marks the highest participation rate on a single industry recognition list in company history.  

Milwaukee, July 28, 2022– Data Holdings, Wisconsin’s premier Tier III+ data center, announced today the acquisition of Stack41, a Data Center as a Service (DCaaS) company operating in Milwaukee and Minneapolis. The acquisition will expand Data Holdings capabilities, presence and team size and will be instrumental in the continued growth of Data Holdings as a strategic partner to...

In the latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show,” Lamarr Banks, community manager for the Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce “Urban Hub,” shares how to get involved with the co-working space. The Show also previews an upcoming event: “Play by the Lake – Aug. 1, 2022, Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin” §  https://wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/events-overview/play-at-the-lake/

-- The state Department of Justice has announced multiple states have reached “an agreement in principle” on financial terms for a potential $4.25 billion settlement with opioid maker Teva.  “This agreement, if finalized, will mark another significant step forward in bringing resources to Wisconsin for fighting this epidemic,” Attorney General Josh Kaul said yesterday...

-- A North Carolina company called Brightspeed says it will bring high-speed internet to 70,000 residential and business locations across 15 Wisconsin counties by the end of 2023.  Brightspeed yesterday announced its fiber network build plans for the state, which include adding services in Ashland, Bayfield, Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Douglas, Grant, Green Lake, Jackson,...

Brookfield, Wis. (July 27, 2022) – MLG Capital, a national leader in private equity investments in commercial real estate, today announced that Assistant Vice President of Investor Operations Jade Hendricks was named one of GlobeSt Real Estate Forum’s 2022 Women of Influence. The prestigious annual award honors a small number of the commercial real estate industry’s most influential women...

Fitchburg, WI – Oak Bank, Fitchburg’s community bank since 2000, welcomes Larry Van Epps to the team as a Business Banking Vice President. “Larry possesses the ability to really connect with people and brings enthusiasm and humor to the office each day,” said Terry Taylor, Oak Bank President. “He is a strong advocate for his...

BROOKFIELD, Wis. – North Shore Bank announced today that its commercial banking team will expand with the hire of new vice president, Derek E. Wheeler, and business relationship specialist, Max Schommer. Wheeler and Schommer will manage and advise existing, new and potential business partnerships to initiate commercial business loans and banking services. “It is...