Business

New Jobs, Unemployment Both Increased in July

New Jobs, Unemployment Both Increased in July

People reporting they were employed or that they were job searching both dropped.

Entertainment: Eat, Drink and Be Merry at Irish Fest
Entertainment

Eat, Drink and Be Merry at Irish Fest

Plus: A la Carte at the Zoo, a new record store opens, Brady Street Art Walk and more.

Will RNC Have $200 Million Impact on City?

Will RNC Have $200 Million Impact on City?

Some experts doubt it, pointing to convention’s 2016 impact for Cleveland.

Nikki Purvis Leaving City To Head African American Chamber

Nikki Purvis Leaving City To Head African American Chamber

Purvis replaces Ossie Kendrix at helm of nonprofit.

State Job Growth Slowed in Early Summer

State Job Growth Slowed in Early Summer

Between May and June job growth was slower than expected.

Sherman Park Grocery Opens

Sherman Park Grocery Opens

Owner plans a holistic approach to community wellbeing, starting with access to fresh, healthy food,

Organizations Increasing Investment in Minority-Led Businesses

Organizations Increasing Investment in Minority-Led Businesses

Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Northwestern Mutual invested millions in minority-led businesses in Milwaukee.

Murphy’s Law: Crute Building Statewide ‘Truth’ Radio
Murphy’s Law

Crute Building Statewide ‘Truth’ Radio

Owner of liberal outlet in Madison envisions network of 12 stations in 7 markets with factual news shows.

Majority of Business Owners Expect A Recession

Majority of Business Owners Expect A Recession

Survey by state business lobby shows inflation, labor shortages are main concerns.

Dubbel Dutch To Open Public Gallery Space

Dubbel Dutch To Open Public Gallery Space

The gallery's first exhibition will feature photography by local artists.

Gordo Burger Will Become Dessert Shop

Gordo Burger Will Become Dessert Shop

The restaurant will transform into a late-night dessert shop featuring bubble waffles, pancakes, milkshakes and more.

LGBTQ Businesses Awarded COVID-19 Recovery Grants

LGBTQ Businesses Awarded COVID-19 Recovery Grants

National LGBT Chamber of Commerce awarded grants to Wisconsin businesses ranging from $5,000 to $10,000.