News from In Business - Badgerland Supply bought by Georgia distributor

December 3, 2015

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KONTEXT breathes new life into
Nichols Station

Redevelopment work on the Nichols Station apartments -- in the old Madison Waterworks building -- is nearly complete, giving a fresh look to a historic Madison site.

IBTV/On the Job

Phoenix Pro Shop

Jeff Taylor, manager of Phoenix Pro Shop in Fitchburg and Madison, demonstrates the art and science of making a custom bowling ball .

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IB Gallery

WWBIC celebrates small biz

WWBIC's annual luncheon Tuesday featured more than 50 local independent businesses and focused on the power of microlending.
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Business Report

> Badgerland Supply bought by Georgia distributor

> ECCS mobile labs acquired by Minn. environmental testing firm

> Lands' End sees another quarterly earnings drop

> Paul Ryan calls for tough work rules, cuts to federal programs

> Survey finds bipartisan support for increasing innovation investment

Meet the president of the Milwaukee Bucks

With a new logo, new ownership, and a new arena in the works, it's an exciting time to be at the helm of the Milwauke Bucks. Join IB at the next Icons in Business breakfast event on Dec. 22 as Bucks President Peter Feigin shares his lessons learned during this pivotal time in team history.
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Blogs

Open Mic A guest blog by Lauri Binius Droster

Year-end tax strategy checklist

Open Mic A guest blog by Robert Haworth

Thanksgiving mutes market response
to geopolitics

IB Poll

Which approach is likely to be more effective in preventing a recurrence of mass shootings?

A. The Republicans' move to revamp our approach to mental health.

B. The Democrats' interest in stronger gun control measures

To cast your vote, click here and then scroll down to the IB Poll on the right-hand side of the page.

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Results from last week's poll question:

Should the state lift its 30-plus year moratorium on building new nuclear power plants?

Yes, nuclear technology is safer than ever, emits no carbon, and new plants create jobs.	73%
No, we should ramp up investment in clean, safe wind and solar power.	27%