Business

Northwestern Mutual Builds New Park on Summerfest Grounds

Northwestern Mutual Builds New Park on Summerfest Grounds

New park replaces the Children's Theater and Playzone.

Dining: Honeypie, Palomino Move From Tipped to ‘Fair’ Wages
Dining

Honeypie, Palomino Move From Tipped to ‘Fair’ Wages

Pie Incorporated adopts One Fair Wage pay scale.

Instagram Famous Ceramics Shop Moving to Bay View

Instagram Famous Ceramics Shop Moving to Bay View

Lolly Lolly Ceramics gained national attention for producing 100 unique mugs in 100 days.

MMAC Tightrope Walks on Voting Rights

MMAC Tightrope Walks on Voting Rights

Milwaukee business group supports voting rights in principle but won’t address barriers in GOP bills.

Janitors Rally for New Union Contract

Janitors Rally for New Union Contract

Demands include a $15 minimum wage and union contracts for all cleaners in Milwaukee.

Courts Block Pandemic Aid to Restaurants

Courts Block Pandemic Aid to Restaurants

Will hurt thousands of restaurants, prevent “much needed raises” for workers, Milwaukee owner laments.

Sherman Phoenix Is Reopening

Sherman Phoenix Is Reopening

Entrepreneurial hub for Black-owned businesses offers full service for first time since March 2020.

Company Helps Businesses Recruit, Support Diverse Talent

Company Helps Businesses Recruit, Support Diverse Talent

Colorful Connections has local, national customers seeking a more diverse workforce.

Op Ed: Worker Rights, Training Must Be Addressed
Op Ed

Worker Rights, Training Must Be Addressed

The best way to rebuild economy and a strong middle class. Wisconsin and nation must do more.

Why Is There A Worker Shortage?

Why Is There A Worker Shortage?

Employers disagree, but big decline in child care centers could be a key issue.

Transportation: Mitchell Airport Traffic Rebounds Dramatically
Transportation

Mitchell Airport Traffic Rebounds Dramatically

Passenger traffic up 1,368% in April compared to the same month last year.

Surveys Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Activity

Surveys Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Activity

MMAC surveys find rising consumer confidence, more workers returning to offices.