Business

Wisconsin Manufacturing in Decline During Pandemic

Wisconsin Manufacturing in Decline During Pandemic

In a survey, three quarters of the industry reported business was down.

Independent Restaurants Devastated by Pandemic

Independent Restaurants Devastated by Pandemic

Restaurants were already a tough business, then the pandemic hit.

GOP Listens To Business Lobby Reopening Plan

GOP Listens To Business Lobby Reopening Plan

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce wants to replace the Badger Bounce Back plan with their own.

Harley Changes Strategy As Sales Plummet

Harley Changes Strategy As Sales Plummet

The Milwaukee based motorcycle manufacturer has taken a hit during the pandemic.

1 in 5 Workers File For Unemployment During Pandemic

1 in 5 Workers File For Unemployment During Pandemic

18 percent of the U.S. workforce has lost their job since the start of the pandemic.

Business Lobby Wants State to Re-Open Monday

Business Lobby Wants State to Re-Open Monday

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce is pushing its plan to reopen Wisconsin businesses next week.

State’s Work-Share Program Prevents Layoffs

State’s Work-Share Program Prevents Layoffs

Part of new COVID-19 relief bill, allows employers flexibility, expands unemployment compensation.

Op Ed: Small Businesses Make Our State Thrive
Op Ed

Small Businesses Make Our State Thrive

Never have they needed our support more.

Some Non-Essential Businesses Can Open

Some Non-Essential Businesses Can Open

Evers order says dog groomers, small engine repair, upholsterers, others can reopen with precautions.

Janesville Firm Making Millions of Masks

Janesville Firm Making Millions of Masks

Monterey Mills pivots to making 65,000 masks per day for healthcare workers, others.

Op Ed: Not Too Soon for Post-Pandemic Planning
Op Ed

Not Too Soon for Post-Pandemic Planning

City will eventually need to recover. Why not begin economic development planning now?

State Manufacturers Shift to Pandemic Supplies

State Manufacturers Shift to Pandemic Supplies

Ramping up production of face masks, ventilators, hospital beds and hand sanitizer.