Milwaukee Becoming More Unionized

Unions scoring notable victories, not in manufacturing but in the service industry.

RNC Says Event, Restaurant Bookings Should Begin Soon

Why is pace of bookings behind those for Democratic convention in Chicago?

State’s 7 Richest People Worth $72 Billion

Up by 28% or a combined $16 billion in just one year.

A New Southside Hub For Female Business Owners

Cristina Villanueva has big plans to renovate vacant building.

Wisconsin’s Gender Pay Gap Worse Than the Nation’s

State's women make 81% of what men earn. But corporate boards adding more women.

See Inside Fiserv’s New Headquarters

Company is painting the town orange says CEO. Its headquarters is decorated with the Bucks' championship court.

Bill Eliminates Work Permits for Younger Teens

Democrats warn it undermines child labor laws. Legislation now goes to governor.

Marquette Starbucks Workers Win Union Election

A majority of workers voted unionize, joining a nationwide union representing Starbucks employees.

State Granting Professional Licenses More Quickly, Audit Finds

Majority of licenses now granted within two weeks, nonpartisan report finds.

Employees Sue Johnson Controls, Claiming Unpaid Commissions

10 employees owed many thousands of dollars from 'wage theft,' attorney charges.

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New Bookstore Tailored For Children of Color

Rooted MKE is focused on representation in books and literacy outside of school.

Vintage Clothing Shop For Brady Street

Bandit MKE is opening at 1224. E. Brady St. and will feature a half-century of clothing and styles.

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Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Nestlé Purina’s $195 Million Expansion of Jefferson Factory

Project will create 100 new high-paying jobs, qualify for up to $1.7 million in performance-based incentives

March Local Employment and Unemployment Data Released

 

Palermo’s to Expand with New Production Facility

New 200,000 Sq Ft Pizza Production Facility to be built in West Milwaukee

Wisconsin Main Street success stories celebrated at 33rd annual awards event

At Green Bay awards ceremony, WEDC salutes top 2023 revitalization projects

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