Business
Picketers Protest at South Side Walmart
Current and former workers demand full time jobs and higher pay.
Jun 5th, 2014 by Tracey Pollock
The Real Scoop on the Skills Shortage
Hard technical skills aren’t lacking but soft skills are. And the focus should be on small businesses.
Jun 4th, 2014 by Fred Schnook
The Last Train from Talgo
Talgo moved its last trains from Milwaukee last night, ending this city’s dream of becoming a hub for state-of-the-art rail transit.
May 29th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Walker’s Record on Unemployment
Wisconsin has had less success reducing unemployment than surrounding states. Why?
May 28th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
The Return of Flying Car
What will be featured at next month’s third annual showcase of technology and innovation.
May 21st, 2014 by Brett Kihlmire
Who Will Be Streetcar Operator?
The city? A private company? The downtown BID? Maybe Ald. Bauman? No one really knows.
May 8th, 2014 by Michael Horne
State PSC Gives Huge Giveaway to Businesses
Electric ratepayers in one-half of the state will subsidize downtown Milwaukee businesses.
May 6th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Purple Door Ice Cream
A rather delicious story: how an ice cream business was started by a young, green couple.
May 2nd, 2014 by Peggy Schulz
New Program Helps Minority Entrepreneurs
Dream MKE is non-profit that offers seed loans, consulting and one-on-one mentoring for start-up businesses.
Apr 18th, 2014 by Rick Brown, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Decline of the Dairy State
Walker’s policies may help depopulate farms. How will cities be affected?
Apr 16th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Go Tropical at Lucky Joe’s Tiki Room
The city’s second tiki bar was inspired by one in Las Vegas.
Apr 9th, 2014 by Kristyn Coral Botic
Rent College Pads
Ignoring his professor’s advice, this entrepreneur started a new company connecting student renters and landlords.
Apr 4th, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
