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MADISON, WI (March 8, 2022) - Last week, Commerce State Bank’s board of directors announced its plan to sell substantially all its assets and liabilities to Summit Credit Union.  Commerce State Bank’s CEO reiterated the reasons for doing so:  “When we opened Commerce State Bank nearly 17 years ago, we focused all efforts on serving our four core constituencies: clients,...

MADISON – Following the passing of former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President & CEO Kurt R. Bauer released the below statement:  “Our hearts go out to the Farrow family today. Margaret was a trailblazer in Wisconsin and an unwavering friend to the state’s business community. While she will truly be...

MADISON, Wis. – A ban on U.S. imports of Russian oil has been urged by Republicans and Democrats alike in Washington, not to mention Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but everyone involved should temper expectations of what it will mean. Zelenskyy hopes President Biden’s move will help bring Vladimir Putin to his knees and end...

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is proudly joining government and nonprofit organizations around the country in celebrating the 24th annual National Consumer Protection Week which runs from March 6 – March 12, 2022. The Wisconsin Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Division of Legal Services (DLS) Public Protection Unit (PPU) enforces the state's consumer protection laws which prohibit...

MILWAUKEE, WIS. - Over the course of the last three years, the Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) has sought out three professional teams to conduct research on the impact that WWBIC has had on their clients and the communities they represent across Wisconsin. The research has now been completed and the results are being made public...

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., March 8, 2022 – SKYGEN, the leading provider of software as a service (SaaS) and third-party administration (TPA) solutions for dental and vision benefits management, announced today the appointment of Steve Berryman to CEO, SKYGEN USA, LLC. Craig Kasten is relinquishing his role as CEO and will continue as the managing member of the company.

Neenah WI – March 8, 2022 FedEx Ground (FXG) has selected J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. as an approved vendor to certify trainers at FXG’s Independent Service Providers (ISPs) to deliver qualified CMV driver safety training. “Through our industry-leading trainer certification program, we’re able to give ISP trainers high-impact, onsite instruction for teaching their drivers...

Milwaukee, Wis. – Worried about getting taken in by the latest scam? Concerned about the possibility that your ID could be stolen, and you suddenly find yourself saddled with thousands of dollars of surprise bills? This week could bring you some peace of mind. Better Business Bureau (BBB) is partnering with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to promote National Consumer...

GREEN BAY, Wi. March 8,  2022 – Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) today announced that it will begin service to Las Vegas from Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) beginning September 9, 2022. Introductory fares are as low as $79* one way are on sale now at suncountry.com.  Today’s announcement is part of a larger expansion by the airline, as...

Contact Children’s Wisconsin Name: Tami Hughes Phone: (262) 327-1788 Email: thughes@chw.org                                                                              Clinic offers new option for kids with urgent mental and behavioral health needs MILWAUKEE, Wis., March 8, 2022 — Children’s Wisconsin is excited to announce the official opening of...

The Wisconsin Bankers Association is warning of a "concerning trend" of bank acquisitions by credit unions, but the head of the Wisconsin Credit Union League argues these worries are unfounded. After Cottage Grove-based Summit Credit Union recently announced it would acquire West Bend's Commerce State Bank, the WBA said taxpayers in the state "should...

-- The Wisconsin Bankers Association is warning of a “concerning trend” of bank acquisitions by credit unions, but the head of the Wisconsin Credit Union League argues these worries are unfounded.  After Cottage Grove-based Summit Credit Union recently announced it would acquire West Bend’s Commerce State Bank, the WBA said taxpayers in the state...