Business
How Local Economy Hurt by UWM Cuts
Epic Creative, a fast-growing West Bend company, depends on graduates of UWM's excellent film department, which faces cutbacks.
Apr 28th, 2015 by John Torinus
Push For $15 Minimum Wage A Mistake?
Research clearly shows $10 minimum wage helps workers, but there’s no data to support hike to $15.
Apr 27th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
State Bucks Arena Plan Fleeces Milwaukee
Proposed sports district gives all legal protection to the state and sticks it to Milwaukee, both financially and politically.
Apr 23rd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
New Outdoor Cafe for Public Market?
Plus, a new parking plan for the Pritzlaff Building and a huge increase in wedding bookings at the Pritzlaff. All were revealed at Third Ward ARB meeting.
Apr 23rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Cult of the Free Market
Adam Smith gets distorted as partisan ideologues increasingly skew data to simplify reality.
Apr 22nd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Why Businesses Are Moving To The City
Many are moving from suburbs to Downtown and Walker's Point, seeking younger workers.
Apr 21st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
MIAD Students Could Be Future Stars
School's increasing emphasis on designs with immediate commercial applications yields interesting results at spring Gallery Night.
Apr 20th, 2015 by Michael Horne
How To Become An Entrepreneur
Panel at The Commons offers advice, encouragement, and anecdotes.
Apr 16th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Kiva Already Funding City Entrepreneurs
In less than two months, 28 small businesses have gotten loans. Kiva hopes to increase that to 200.
Apr 13th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Can Ray Cross Reposition the UW System?
Legislators see it as a Madison-centered liberal redoubt. Maybe it needs a stronger base in Milwaukee.
Apr 2nd, 2015 by John Torinus
Predicting Wisconsin’s Economic Future
Two commentators fiercely disagree as to whether Wisconsin has turned the corner. Who’s right?
Apr 1st, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Should City/County Donate More to NBA Arena?
Actually, local taxpayers will be donating $450 million. But the press won’t report the details.
Mar 24th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
