Business
African-Themed Shop Returns To MLK Dr.
Birdsong’s offers aromatherapy, with body oils, soaps and clothing, jewelry.
Dec 10th, 2016 by Clara Hatcher, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceTrump Silent on Buy America Bill
Baldwin proposes that federal water bill require American products, Republicans resist, Trump says nothing.
Dec 9th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinWill Trump Kill Federal Overtime Rule?
Labor Department rule, stalled by judge, would raise pay for 187,000 Wisconsin workers.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Jon PeacockState Jobs Engine Running at Half Speed
Wisconsin trails the nation, needs comprehensive economic development program.
Dec 7th, 2016 by John TorinusNew Pay-What-You-Can Cafe
Tricklebee Cafe in Sherman Park is non-profit restaurant that seeks to build community.
Dec 6th, 2016 by Naomi Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSurvey Shows Local Employers Lack Flexibility
Companies resist hiring unemployed. Rockwell VP Ed Seaberg challenges them to change.
Dec 2nd, 2016 by Allison Steines, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceConnecting Students to Blue Collar Jobs
Career fairs at Bradley Tech look to recruit students as early as freshman year.
Dec 1st, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMaybe We’re Not So Bad At Startups
Conflicting studies raise doubts about state’s “worst in nation”rating for new companies.
Nov 29th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyTrump Could Trigger a Trade War
Which could badly damage the economy. A business exec looks at Trump’s policies.
Nov 29th, 2016 by John TorinusVoters Support Increase in Minimum Wage
Will Trump support workers with hike in federal minimum?
Nov 17th, 2016 by Jon PeacockHow Technology Is Changing Our Lives
Appleton native and Microsoft exec Brad Smith comes here preaching the new gospel.
Nov 16th, 2016 by Ken SmithTreat Start-up Companies Like the Bucks
$250 million spent on NBA arena could launch 500 high-growth start-up businesses.
Nov 8th, 2016 by John Torinus