Business

Op-Ed: State Gave $472 Million in Business Tax Credits
Op-Ed

State Gave $472 Million in Business Tax Credits

Hand-outs to Amazon, Kohls, Quadgraphics and 16 other companies bleed state treasury.

Murphy’s Law: Where Are Top CEOs on City’s Unrest?
Murphy’s Law

Where Are Top CEOs on City’s Unrest?

The silence is deafening. But Mayor Barrett says they want to help.

Brady Street Store Dragonfly Will Close

Brady Street Store Dragonfly Will Close

Annette French's vintage clothing shop had operated there for 16 years.

Op-Ed: Anti-Trade Movement Will Hurt State
Op-Ed

Anti-Trade Movement Will Hurt State

Wisconsin is a net exporter of products, yet Trump, Clinton, Feingold oppose global trade pacts.

Corporations Pour Money Into State Politics

Corporations Pour Money Into State Politics

They spend nearly $300,000 in first four months of 2016 to elect favored candidates.

Workers Recovering From Cargill Inc.’s Shutdown

Workers Recovering From Cargill Inc.’s Shutdown

Menomonee Valley company’s closing displaced some 600 workers, who seek other training.

Op-Ed: Good News on Worker’s Comp
Op-Ed

Good News on Worker’s Comp

Worker's comp rates decreased 3.2% which is good for Wisconsin's economy. But it could be a lot better.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Black Husky Brewing Opens
Eyes on Milwaukee

Black Husky Brewing Opens

See inside the new Riverwest brewery.

How Does Milwaukee’s Small Business Scene Compare Nationally?

How Does Milwaukee’s Small Business Scene Compare Nationally?

It's a great place for women to start businesses, but terrible for Hispanic entrepreneurs.

Op-Ed: Wisconsin’s New Economy Taking Off
Op-Ed

Wisconsin’s New Economy Taking Off

More than half a billion was invested in startup companies in last two years.

Murphy’s Law: The King of Subprime Lending
Murphy’s Law

The King of Subprime Lending

How Bucks owner Wes Edens makes millions off troubled homeowners.

Plenty of Horne: Black Swan Floats Downstream
Plenty of Horne

Black Swan Floats Downstream

The banquet hall on the Milwaukee River will move from Grafton to the Third Ward.