Business

Foxconn Won’t Build TVs in Wisconsin

Foxconn Won’t Build TVs in Wisconsin

Can’t compete in U.S., company exec tells Reuters.

Op Ed: Evers Could Boost the Business Sector
Op Ed

Evers Could Boost the Business Sector

His promise to be “business friendly” and emphasize entrepreneurship could help state.

American Family Gave “Incredibly Rich” Offer

American Family Gave “Incredibly Rich” Offer

So says MillerCoors, which lost Miller Park naming rights to insurance company.

Can Opportunity Zones Help State Economy?

Can Opportunity Zones Help State Economy?

Federal program could help development in challenged areas of Milwaukee and state.

New Boutique Opens On North Avenue

New Boutique Opens On North Avenue

Basia Rose Designs grew from pop-up, now at 1617 W. North Ave. in Innovations and Wellness Commons.

Tariffs Affecting Great Lakes Ports

Tariffs Affecting Great Lakes Ports

Port Milwaukee’s traffic was down in 2018, but other ports in state see an increase.

Wisconsin Budget: 19 States Just Raised the Minimum Wage
Wisconsin Budget

19 States Just Raised the Minimum Wage

But not Wisconsin where minimum is $7.25, versus $10 to $12 in many states.

The Rise of Breadsmith

The Rise of Breadsmith

How the yeasty little business on Downer grew to include 34 stores in 16 states.

Murphy’s Law: Foxconn Covets Intellectual Property Rights
Murphy’s Law

Foxconn Covets Intellectual Property Rights

Besides $4.1 billion subsidy, it seeks IP rights of students, faculty, other companies.

Eyes on Milwaukee: America’s Largest Urban Manufacturing Proposal?
Eyes on Milwaukee

America’s Largest Urban Manufacturing Proposal?

City Plan Commission approves land sale for $285 million deal with Komatsu company.

Manufacturing Still Key to State Economy

Manufacturing Still Key to State Economy

New report finds 465,100 jobs, 16 percent of state workforce in manufacturing.

Murphy’s Law: Is Foxconn Contract Illegal?
Murphy’s Law

Is Foxconn Contract Illegal?

Attorneys may sue, but urge Evers and Kaul to pursue a suit to overturn contract.