Business
Far More Businesses Using Work Share
Up 17-fold in state since pandemic, as companies avoid layoffs by switching workers to part-time.
May 26th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Advocacy Groups Want Better Worker Safety
Following COVID-19 outbreak at Kenosha Amazon facility, they urge legislators to reinstate protections.
May 23rd, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Foxconn’s Profits Plunge By 90%
Factories in China shut down for weeks, sales down, still hoping for subsidy for Wisconsin operation.
May 19th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Company Gives 1 Million Thanks to Key Workers
Milwaukee's Leader Paper Products donating 1 million thank you cards to essential workers during pandemic.
May 18th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Evers Announces $75 Million Small Business Grant Program
Up to 30,000 businesses could receive aid. Additional funding for minority-owned firms.
May 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Launches Business Restart Grants
Businesses with $2 million or less in revenue can apply for $20 million grant program.
May 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New Shop is Selling Nostalgic Streetwear
Milwaukeean Benny Tralongo opens passion-project business during a pandemic.
May 15th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
State Allows Most Retail Stores to Open
New order by Gov. Evers says stores can allow customers in, with restrictions.
May 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Consumers Will Decide When We Reopen
You can’t order people to visit movie theaters, retail shops, when most still fear a reopening.
May 9th, 2020 by John Torinus
State Releases Guidelines for Businesses to Use Once Reopened
Guidelines include general advice and industry specific recommendations.
May 8th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Businesses Prepare for Possible Re-Opening
State hangs in the balance while Supreme Court deliberates Safer-At-Home order.
May 8th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
