Business
Walker seeks federal stimulus funds for Hiawatha upgrades
Last year, Walker promised to turn down federal funds for high-speed rail. Now, he seeks those funds to improve Hiawatha service between Milwaukee and Chicago.
Mar 30th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
The Riverwest Public House: A cooperative effort
Milwaukee's latest co-op bar opens to the public with a singular mission: building community, one drink at a time.
Mar 23rd, 2011 by Adrian Rojas
Common Council approves Marriott development
An super-majority vote eliminates remaining barriers to development of the new downtown hotel.
Jan 21st, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Marriott setback lifted by council committee
Common council committee removes the 15 ft. setback requirement from hotel plans, but not without opposition from historical preservationists.
Jan 14th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Taking back Milwaukee – one foreclosure at a time
Joe Dahl's investments in foreclosed properties in Milwaukee's Lindsay Heights neighborhood aren't just good for the community, they're good business.
Jan 12th, 2011 by James P. Larson
Commission OKs Marriott — on one condition
The Milwaukee Historical Preservation Commission attempts a compromise for the proposed downtown hotel, but developers refuse to budge.
Jan 11th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel
Packing up Christmas
Christmas by Krebs cares about design. Which is to say: It cares about you.
Jan 3rd, 2011 by Tom Strini
Social media grows up
The recent merger between Hanson Dodge Creative and upstart Comet Branding signals that social media has a found a foothold in the marketing services business.
Dec 21st, 2010 by Jon Anne Willow
Less government, but more pain?
Wisconsin’s new prescription for health reform will involve less government, more tax breaks and cuts in public programs and services.
Dec 13th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Health care industry not recession proof
Even an industry that relies on the predictability of people getting old and sick couldn’t escape the recession’s impact on hiring.
Dec 6th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Businesses + Schools = Successful Students
Leaders in business and education recently met to discuss a partnership between schools and businesses - something this district desperately needs.
Nov 24th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Innovation won’t wait for health reform
Jerry Theis can’t reform the entire American health care system. But as an entrepreneur, he has come up with one solution to help patients help themselves.
Nov 15th, 2010 by Julie Sneider
