October 16, 2014

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'Wendy the Windsock' becomes unlikely small business heroine, media star

One local shopkeeper hopes his quirky crusade will start a dialogue about Madison's enforcement of its signage rules.

Business Report

> Don Henley sues Duluth Trading Co. over ad

> Marquette Law poll: Walker and Burke now tied at 47%

> Starion Financial to purchase WPS Community Bank

> Home sales down, median price up

> Great Lakes to fund STEM initiatives

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Blogs

Transportation Matters By Craig Thompson

Vote to protect transportation fund
on Nov. 4

Financial Perspectives By Michael Dubis

Build a plan for making the most
of college

Van Lines A business blog by Joe Vanden Plas

An ode to October, the most gorgeous month

Open Mic A guest blog by Robert Haworth

Economic update: U.S. markets worry about European slowdown

Is Your HR Department Playing Detective with Social Media?

Now more than ever before, employers have access to revealing

information about potential hires and current employees. Facebook profiles, LinkedIn recommendations, and Twitter feeds all give employers everything they need to know about their current and potential employees, right? Not exactly. Before you make an employment decision based on your HR department's detective work, make sure you aren't running afoul of employment laws. Attend the next IB Seminar on Nov. 19 to learn how social media relates to three stages of employment: pre-hire, current employment, and post employment.

IB Poll

Does recent volatility in the stock market have you spooked?

A. Yes, we may be in trouble.

B. No, we're simply seeing a correction.

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:

How would you characterize the Wisconsin gubernatorial campaign so far?

Fairly clean
7%

Pretty dirty
53%

No better or worse than usual

40%

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> Local law firms merge

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