Business

Corridor of Dreams: How to Train Workers
Corridor of Dreams

How to Train Workers

Without the right training and opportunities for workers, the 30th Street Corridor will fail. Third story of a series.

Only 50 of 600 Laid-Off Cargill Workers Find Work with Company

Only 50 of 600 Laid-Off Cargill Workers Find Work with Company

550 former Cargill employees are left searching in biggest Milwaukee layoff since Kohl's Grocery closing.

Data Wonk: Are Democrats Better for the Economy?
Data Wonk

Are Democrats Better for the Economy?

The data shows Democratic presidents have better economic growth. But is the data meaningful?

NEWaukeean of the Week: Bublr Bikes
NEWaukeean of the Week

Bublr Bikes

I’m Milwaukee’s bike share program!

McDonald’s Workers Applaud Federal Ruling

McDonald’s Workers Applaud Federal Ruling

NLRB says McDonald's controls franchises, opening door to workers pushing for higher wages.

City Business: Déjà Vu on Downer
City Business

Déjà Vu on Downer

Jody Mikkelsen started collected antiques in Europe and finally opened her own shop. It’s full of lovely things.

South Side Hit Hard by Cargill Closing

South Side Hit Hard by Cargill Closing

Valley beef harvest facility employed 600 workers, many from South Side.

Murphy’s Law: How Buyout Could Hurt the Journal Sentinel
Murphy’s Law

How Buyout Could Hurt the Journal Sentinel

10 ways the deal will impact the newspaper, the media world and this city.

City Business: Amaranth Bakery
City Business

Amaranth Bakery

Delicious home-made bakery and a commitment to the neighborhood were somehow combined in a unique venture.

City Business: Milwaukee Kayak Company
City Business

Milwaukee Kayak Company

With its rental kayaks and canoes, you can easily explore all three rivers.

Data Wonk: Is Walker to Blame for Poor Job Growth?
Data Wonk

Is Walker to Blame for Poor Job Growth?

Liberal and conservatives adamantly disagree. What does the data show?

City Business: Refuge Smoothie Café
City Business

Refuge Smoothie Café

Joshua Janis is building an empire of fruit smoothies, one cafe at a time.