Business

State Program Often Overlooks Minority-Owned Businesses

State Program Often Overlooks Minority-Owned Businesses

Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program has only met its goal in 4 of 38 years.

Sponsored: 5 ‘Soft Skills’ West Bend Mutual Insurance Seeks In Young Professionals
Sponsored

5 ‘Soft Skills’ West Bend Mutual Insurance Seeks In Young Professionals

Interpersonal skills can make all the difference in your success.

WILL Sues Over Federal Vaccine Mandate

WILL Sues Over Federal Vaccine Mandate

OSHA requiring COVID-19 vaccination at companies with 100 or more employees.

Entertainment: Return of the Winter Farmer’s Market
Entertainment

Return of the Winter Farmer’s Market

Plus, the Midwest Gaming Classic, a tiny art show, live music at Anodyne Roastery, Riverwest Co-op 20th anniversary and a staging of Steel Magnolias.

Brew City Match Offers More Grants

Brew City Match Offers More Grants

Fourth round of grants for small business development and commercial property revitalization.

Entertainment: Monster Bash on Brady Street
Entertainment

Monster Bash on Brady Street

Plus, a Nightmare on Center Street, a Halloween bike ride, a new multimedia mural at MAM, an album release at Pabst Brewery and more.

Murphy’s Law: Why Foxconn Jilted Wisconsin
Murphy’s Law

Why Foxconn Jilted Wisconsin

Plans electric car plant in Ohio, which offered no state subsidy. Why?

Local Venture Capital Fund Makes First Investment

Local Venture Capital Fund Makes First Investment

Gateway Capital Partners invests in startup that helps people cover medical expenses.

Business Groups Push Evers For Worker Recruitment Campaign

Business Groups Push Evers For Worker Recruitment Campaign

State instead spending $100 million to remove barriers like a lack of transportation or affordable child care.

Wisconsin’s Jobless Rate Remains at 3.9%

Wisconsin’s Jobless Rate Remains at 3.9%

Job gains were offset by job losses in September.

Sherman Phoenix Foundation Searching For Executive Director

Sherman Phoenix Foundation Searching For Executive Director

Director will guide marketplace, carry out vision of creating inclusive, entrepreneurial hub.

State Senate Approves Longer Work Hours for Teens Under 16

State Senate Approves Longer Work Hours for Teens Under 16

Bill passed on divided vote. It applies to small businesses exempt from federal labor act.