Business
Labor Shortage Transforming State Workforce
‘Evolve or die,’ warns a business advisor. Both employers and employees will be affected.
Dec 27th, 2021 by Natalie Brophy and Jeff Bollier, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismMAM Union Ratifies First Labor Contract
After nearly a year of negotiations, union secures wage increases and worker protections.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Graham KilmerFoxconn Qualifies For $29 Million Tax Credits
Project meets benchmarks for state aid for first time since 2018.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public RadioSilicon Valley Company Expanding In Milwaukee
OpenGov plans to grow office in Walker's Point to 100 employees.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneState’s Economists Discuss Rising Inflation
What caused it? How long will it last?
Dec 20th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerRiverwest Residents Buy Falcon Bowl
The bar, bowling alley and event space was purchased by the Riverwest Investment Cooperative.
Dec 17th, 2021 by Graham KilmerState Unemployment Hits Three-Year Low
New report shows the unemployment rate fell to 3% in November.
Dec 17th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerLogistics Company Moves To Milwaukee
Atomix relocates from West Allis to Milwaukee's Near West Side.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneEvers Awards $60 Million to Target Worker Shortage
Grants for job training, expanding health care workforce and skills training for prisoners.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerIndian Restaurant Opening on South Side
Indian Bar and Grill opening on S. 76th St. in the former Shah Jee's location.
Dec 13th, 2021 by Graham KilmerUnion Bid At Colectivo Still On Hold
Workers approved union but owners using legal appeals to stall federal certification.
Dec 13th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner50% of State’s Working Women Considering Quitting Jobs
Top reason for leaving from respondents was "feeling undervalued in current role."
Dec 10th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio