Business
Avenue of Entrepreneurs
A new chocolate company is among the small businesses attracted to Lisbon Avenue.
Jan 24th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe Importance of Business Improvement Districts
Milwaukee has 34 BIDs, which are changing the landscape of city neighborhoods.
Jan 22nd, 2015 by Keith StanleyDoes Walker Have Losing Strategy for Global Warming?
States that are unfriendly to new technologies confronting the problem could be economic losers.
Jan 22nd, 2015 by Bruce ThompsonState Is a Leader in Women Workers
New York Times analysis shows Wisconsin is one of the leading states in the percent of women working.
Jan 8th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyRena’s Closet Coming to Brady Street
Another retail store run by another Glorioso, and the selection of clothes and shoes looks lovely.
Jan 8th, 2015 by Michael HorneThe Impact of Right to Work Laws
State Republican leaders want to pass such a law. What will be the impact on jobs and wages?
Jan 7th, 2015 by Bruce ThompsonMa Baensch Food Products
The Riverwest-based company offers an old Milwaukee favorite, pickled herring, updated for contemporary tastes.
Jan 2nd, 2015 by Mrinal GokhaleBicycle Shop Invests in Lincoln Avenue
Ben's Cycle owner also bought an old movie theater, and next will redevelop former bakery into mixed-use building.
Dec 13th, 2014 by Raina J. Johnson, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWe 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.
Dec 11th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyThe Rise in Income Inequality
The problem is national, but choices made by Walker and the Republicans may widen or reduce it in Wisconsin
Dec 8th, 2014 by Bruce ThompsonRestaurants 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.
Nov 28th, 2014 by Molly Rippinger, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHow 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.
Nov 20th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy