Business
Wisconsin Has Nation’s Second Best Small Business Survival Rate
43% still in business after 10 years. Only Iowa had higher survival rate.
May 16th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Unemployment Reaches Record Low
State also sets record for number of jobs.
Apr 21st, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
State’s Businesses Hesitant to Lay Off Workers
Some fears of recession, but unemployment low, manufacturing sector up.
Apr 11th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
Microsoft Data Center Proposed for Foxconn Land
Mount Pleasant seeking other tenants. Not clear how many jobs this plan would create.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
American Estates Antique Store Closing
Bay View shop closing after 50 years in business. Final sale set for April 1.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Peshtigo Area Could Get Superfund-Style Cleanup
Tyco firefighting foam facility in Marinette is believed to have contaminated area.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
41% of Milwaukee Workers Have ‘Bad’ Jobs
Study: 100,000 workers in city earn less than $15 per hour, often with no health coverage.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
State Job Layoffs a Sign of Economic Slowdown?
Rise in layoffs so far in 2023. But unemployment in Wisconsin still near historic low.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Upstart Kitchen Seeks Funding for Expansion
Food service incubator has provided thousands of meals for homeless, and wants to expand.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Some Small Business Owners Back Paid Leave Proposal
Evers' proposal creates 12 weeks paid parental leave. A boon to hiring?
Mar 6th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Federal Inflation Reduction Act Could Add 24,000 Jobs in Wisconsin
While helping state grow its renewable energy, new report finds.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Tourism Recovery A National Leader
But multiple sectors still below pre-pandemic levels.
Feb 24th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
