Business
No simple answers in academic R&D
How do you measure the economic benefits of academic research? When the NIH invests $20 million, are the benefits enough to justify spending public resources?
Oct 26th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Not in my backyard
The public says no to strip clubs in downtown and Walker's Point - a victory for the morality police, and a defeat for new business development in Milwaukee.
Sep 21st, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Women leaders make a difference
When businesses involve women in large numbers, quality has been shown to improve. But there is still a long way to go before the glass ceiling is shattered.
Sep 20th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Does Milwaukee need another “gentleman’s club”?
Is it an economic boost or anti-woman flesh pandering? As we wait for the Common Council to vote, Patti Wenzel and Ryan Findley weigh out the pros and cons.
Sep 1st, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
Neumann – No ObamaCare, cut BadgerCare
It’s sketchy on details, but Republican Mark Neumann’s health reform agenda is more thorough than what other gubernatorial candidates have out there.
Aug 30th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Feds should monitor insurance, John says
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Tim John sees access to health care as a right, and the need for more government involvement in monitoring insurance rate increases.
Aug 23rd, 2010 by Julie Sneider
As fate hangs in the balance, Harley focuses on image
While Milwaukee waits to hear what will become of the hometown motorcycle manufacturer, Harley works on appealing to a younger generation of bikers.
Aug 11th, 2010 by Curtis Kabe
Pink Room a careful approach to cause-based marketing
In tastefully pink rooms, guests are encouraged to share their personal stories of breast cancer, which fits ABCD’s mission of supporting survivors beautifully.
Aug 2nd, 2010 by Julie Sneider
National health reform is here
Wisconsin is ahead of many other states in putting the new federal health care reform law to work.
Jul 19th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
As the Sparrow (Collective) flies
After opening in the midst of economic crisis, the local craft collective flourished in Bay View and made it through a great first year in business.
Jul 14th, 2010 by Kelly Gehringer
$100 million already invested in high speed rail; public losing faith
Politicians and transportation wonks are giddy over the prospect of high-speed rail, though public interest is waning.
Jul 12th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Time for a good old-fashioned bridge party
After 20 months of closures, detours and the loss of several businesses, the Humboldt Avenue bridge (officially) re-opens this Wednesday.
Jun 29th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
