Business
CEO Pay Has Risen 1,167% Since 1978
That’s 85 times faster than rise in average workers’ pay, new report finds.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Colectivo Workers Organizing A Union
Effort seeks to organize company's 21 locations in Milwaukee, Chicago and Madison.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Foxconn Hasn’t Given 99% of UW Pledge
Company promised $100 million to UW-Madison, has given $700,000.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Johnson’s Attacks on Unemployment Aid Lack Evidence
The pandemic, not unemployment insurance, is keeping people out of work.
Aug 14th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Businesses Struggle to Survive the Pandemic
Payroll Protection Program helped local businesses, but state should boost startup tax credits to reinvigorate the economy
Aug 14th, 2020 by John Torinus
Black Leadership Group Hires First President
Milwaukee native Deneine Powell will run the African American Leadership Alliance.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Don’t Patronize City’s Bars, Restaurants, DNC Says
DNC organizers ask convention goers to sign pledge to avoid establishments where social distancing isn’t possible.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bronzeville Themed Store Opens at Airport
Store will sell goods from Bronzeville neighborhood businesses and entrepreneurs.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
East Side Art Lot Artists Chosen
10 artists will paint picnic tables for new public space where restaurant takeout patrons can dine.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Pandemic Still Hurting State Economy
Downturn far worse than during Great Recession. People’s fears, not shutdown orders, are driving downturn.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Legislature Must Act for Unemployed
Some have waited 15 weeks to get unemployment compensation; state law must to be reformed.
Aug 9th, 2020 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
RISE MKE Entrepreneurial Training Program An Award Finalist
Finalist for the Chase Economic Development provides a 14-week training program for entrepreneurs.
Aug 8th, 2020 by Emma Brauer
