Business

Op Ed: Buyout Of Rockwell A Bad Idea
Op Ed

Buyout Of Rockwell A Bad Idea

Better for the company long term if Rockwell rejects takeover bid by Emerson Electric.

Op Ed: Corporate Giants Funding Startups
Op Ed

Corporate Giants Funding Startups

NM and Aurora each pledge $5 million for early stage investments, could have big impact.

Foxconn Signing Is a Love Fest

Foxconn Signing Is a Love Fest

Walker rhapsodizes about the deal, and welcomes workers from Illinois.

Data Wonk: The Wisconsin Jobs Mystery
Data Wonk

The Wisconsin Jobs Mystery

How can unemployment be low when jobs growth is so low?

How to Grow the Restaurant Scene

How to Grow the Restaurant Scene

Two entrepreneurs from Pittsburgh explain how they’ve helped incubate new restaurants.

Back in the News: WEDC Shifts on Foxconn Contract
Back in the News

WEDC Shifts on Foxconn Contract

After saying board members could now see contract, they will allow vote only on staff review of it.

Entrepreneurs Optimistic About Startup Scene

Entrepreneurs Optimistic About Startup Scene

Yes, Milwaukee ranks low in national surveys, but panelists say city is changing.

Op Ed: Enough With The Superstars
Op Ed

Enough With The Superstars

How Wisconsin Servant Leaders are elevating their communities.

Op Ed: WEDC Admits They Don’t Follow the Law
Op Ed

WEDC Admits They Don’t Follow the Law

Are they incompetent or flouting the law? And how will they oversee Foxconn?

Data Wonk: Is Wisconsin’s Economy “On Fire”?
Data Wonk

Is Wisconsin’s Economy “On Fire”?

Walker says so in new ad that slams Illinois. Is its claim true or false?

Op Ed: How CROWE Can Help State Economy
Op Ed

How CROWE Can Help State Economy

The launching of UW-Madison Center for Research on the Wisconsin Economy is much needed.

Op Ed: Hemp’s Time Has Come
Op Ed

Hemp’s Time Has Come

Benefits of legalization are many. Will legislature, Walker approve it?