Business

Back in the News: We Hate You Steve Smith
Back in the News

We Hate You Steve Smith

No, reporters at the Journal Sentinel are not happy about all the layoffs. And they clearly blame the company’s CEO.

Data Wonk: The Rise in Income Inequality
Data Wonk

The Rise in Income Inequality

The problem is national, but choices made by Walker and the Republicans may widen or reduce it in Wisconsin

Restaurants See Potential of SOHI District

Restaurants See Potential of SOHI District

New soul food restaurant is third near 27th and Wisconsin. 30,000 people and 17,000 employees live within one-mile radius.

Murphy’s Law: How Does Wisconsin Rank in LGBT Friendliness?
Murphy’s Law

How Does Wisconsin Rank in LGBT Friendliness?

Our two biggest cities and many top companies rank high in studies, but state schools rank low, as does Kohl’s Corp.

Local Program Exemplifies Job Corps Success

Local Program Exemplifies Job Corps Success

Milwaukee education and job training center serves 240 young people; 87% get a job or enroll in college or military.

City Business: Skybox Sports Bar Opening
City Business

Skybox Sports Bar Opening

Bar on MLK Dr. and next to Gee’s Clippers is already drawing NBA and NFL players.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Lizzi Weasler
NEWaukeean of the Week

Lizzi Weasler

"The best bonus of Harley Fest is being sung to sleep by thousands of motorcycles revving their engines throughout the streets of good ol’ Miltown."

Plenty of Horne: BMO Bank Chief Hails City’s Revival
Plenty of Horne

BMO Bank Chief Hails City’s Revival

The city's infrastructure has been transformed, and the regional economy is strong, he tells a meeting of business leaders.

Friday Photos: Inside the World’s Tallest Qdoba?
Friday Photos

Inside the World’s Tallest Qdoba?

Finally there is activity in the 14-story building on Juneau and Water that's been occupied only by a Qdoba since 2008.

Scholarships Give MATC Apprentices a Boost

Scholarships Give MATC Apprentices a Boost

$200,000 program provides scholarships to help low-income technical school apprentices finish their training.

Data Wonk: Evaluating The Burke and Walker Jobs Plans
Data Wonk

Evaluating The Burke and Walker Jobs Plans

Can either reverse the state’s long-term trend of lagging national job growth?

South Side Bowling Alley A Community Fixture

South Side Bowling Alley A Community Fixture

JB's on 41 has 40 bowling alleys, an arcade for kids, and a family-friendly atmosphere.