Business
State Still Committed to Foxconn Deal
“It has to be a good deal,” says new head of WEDC.
Dec 6th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Foxconn May Cut State GDP By $6 Billion
Loss could have been as high as $19 billion under original plan, study says.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
State’s Job Market on the Rise
WPF study finds higher-paying, higher skill jobs increasing though lower-paying jobs declining.
Dec 3rd, 2019 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
New MillerCoors Jobs Coming by June
But company, state vague on details, number of jobs to move from Denver.
Nov 25th, 2019 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Foxconn Deal Could Hurt Economic Growth
Study finds targeted subsidies more likely to diminish rather than enhance state’s economic prosperity.
Nov 25th, 2019 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Raise the Minimum Wage
The data is now overwhelming on the positive effect in states that did so.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Bruce Thompson
New Push to Fix State Workforce Crisis
Business, civic and government leaders will convene to discuss looming worker shortage.
Nov 18th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Why Marathon Machines Moved Here
After years in Silicon Valley, Glenn Reid brought his innovative startup business to Milwaukee.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Dave Fidlin
Another New Owner for Journal Sentinel
Gannett merges with GateHouse, more staff cuts for Milwaukee newspaper likely.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Grothman Backs Bill on Payday Lenders
Wisconsin congressman says lenders' business model based on ‘ripping off’ customers.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
The Man Behind Coffee Makes You Black
Entrepreneur Bradley Thurman is 70 years young, with a unique cafe.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Can The Midwest Be An Innovator?
Or are places like Milwaukee too humble to succeed? Expert panel discusses region’s potential.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Dave Fidlin
