Business
TechForce Center Provides Path to Jobs
City-led program affiliated with MATC trains people for plentiful IT jobs.
Mar 22nd, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHistoric Third Ward Needs New Leader
Search for successor of longtime executive director Nancy O’Keefe is underway.
Mar 16th, 2017 by Dave FidlinPushing Minorities To Become Entrepreneurs
Experts say it's about computers, technology, but also about manufacturing.
Mar 15th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe Worst Governor Ever For Workers?
Six years later, Gov. Scott Walker’s impact on unions, worker rights and jobs.
Mar 14th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyWill South Korea Partner With City?
Daegu, South Korea wants to be a water tech sister city. City panel says yes.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Is a Global Trade Winner
Trump’s protectionist trade policies will hurt state far more than others.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Bruce MurphyWill Trump Act on Buy American Pledge?
Will his speech to Congress lay out a plan? Will GOP leaders get behind it?
Feb 27th, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinShould State Shift Economic Development Strategies?
A differentiation strategy might work better than Walker’s low-cost approach.
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Bruce ThompsonIs Milwaukee Still Thirsty for Spreenkler?
How Spreenkler channeled the power of creativity, and why its reviving its Meetups.
Feb 21st, 2017 by Gabrielle BarriereMilwaukee Catching Madison On Startups
Two new venture funds could push this city ahead in startup companies.
Feb 15th, 2017 by John TorinusUnemployment Law Hurts Workers
Also businesses, communities. Lawmaker seeks override of Walker administration rule.
Feb 13th, 2017 by State Sen. Jon ErpenbachNo More West Side Food Desert?
Marquette, West Side Partners seek grocery story for neighborhood.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Dean Bibens, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service