Entrepreneurs submit 279 ideas for fourth annual Gov’s Business Plan Contest
MADISON – From innovative ways to improve business processes to ideas for enhancing everyday life, the fourth annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest has attracted 279 ideas from 215 individuals in 100 different cities, villages and towns, it was announced Wednesday.
Entries received by Jan. 31 were spread over four contest categories aimed at capturing Wisconsin’s best technology-based ideas: Advanced...
Ladish Reports $369.3 Million of Sales and $28.5 Million of Net Income for Fiscal 2006
CUDAHY, Wis., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ladish Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:LDSH) (www.ladishco.com) today reported 2006 net income was $28.5 million, or $2.00 of diluted earnings per share, on sales of $369.3 million. During the fourth quarter of 2006, with a 38% effective tax rate, the Company had diluted earnings per share of $0.42 in comparison to $0.22 in the fourth...
Merchants & Manufacturers Bancorporation, Inc. 4th Quarter and Year End 2006 Results Announced
NEW BERLIN, Wis., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Merchants & Manufacturers Bancorporation, Inc. ("Merchants") (BULLETIN BOARD: MMBI) , a $1.5 billion asset financial holding company, today reported earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2006. For the year ended December 31, 2006, net income was $4.0 million, or $1.08 per fully diluted common share, compared to $5.1...
WPS Resources Corporation Declares Special Pro Rata Dividends in Preparation for Completing Merger with Peoples Energy Corporation
GREEN BAY, Wis., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In preparation for the potential closing of the merger of WPS Resources Corporation (NYSE:WPS) with Peoples Energy Corporation (NYSE:PGL) prior to WPS Resources' next common stock dividend record date, and in accordance with the merger agreement between WPS Resources and Peoples Energy, the Board of Directors of WPS Resources today declared two...
Harley-Davidson Updates Shipment Guidance Due to Strike
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Following six non-production days related to a strike at its largest assembly plant, Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) announced today that motorcycle shipments for the first quarter of the year will not meet previously established guidance. First quarter 2007 shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles had been expected to be between 82,000 and 84,000 units.
At this time, the...
Potawatomi Business Development Corporation Completes Acquisition of OneProspect Technologies
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Potawatomi Business Development Corporation (PBDC) announced today a complete buyout of OneProspect Technologies. By purchasing the remaining interest in the company, the Forest County Potawatomi Community now owns 100 percent of the business.
OneProspect provides state-of-the-art network infrastructure and IP communications solutions to business customers throughout the United States. PBDC first took a 49...
CEO of Information Technology Association of Wisconsin to leave
Madison, WI – February 9, 2007 - The Information Technology Association of Wisconsin (ITAWi) today announced that Jim Rice, President and CEO, will leave the organization following an agreed-upon transition period. William C. Mortimore, Chairman, will oversee his responsibilities until a replacement is found. ITAWi’s Board has commenced a search for a new President and CEO.
Rice has served as...
WisBusiness: PSC Approves Big Utility Merger
By Brian E. Clark
WisBusiness.com
MADISON – The state’s Public Service Commission (PSC) today unanimously approved the merger of Green Bay’s WPS Resources (WPSR) Corp. and Chicago-based Peoples Energy Corporation.
The approval includes conditions the PSC says will protect customers of WPSR’s Wisconsin utility, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation.
Once the PSC issues its written order on Feb. 16, all WPS...
