Business

Wisconsin Startups Seek Government Support in Wake of COVID-19

Wisconsin Startups Seek Government Support in Wake of COVID-19

Startup Wisconsin says state and local support needed for high-growth companies.

Post-Recession Job Growth Wiped Out

Post-Recession Job Growth Wiped Out

Federal government will release official unemployment rate tomorrow.

MMAC Wants State to Start Reopening Next Week

MMAC Wants State to Start Reopening Next Week

The group supported Evers original stay at home order that ended April 24.

State Businesses Get $9.7 Billion in Loans

State Businesses Get $9.7 Billion in Loans

Two rounds of federal Paycheck Protection Program gave loans to 40,000 and then 30,000 businesses.

The State of Politics: Can Missy Hughes Help Businesses Recover?
The State of Politics

Can Missy Hughes Help Businesses Recover?

WEDC director still hasn’t been approved by Senate, but has vital role in state’s economy.

Op Ed: Business Owners Can’t Plan for Future
Op Ed

Business Owners Can’t Plan for Future

The pandemic leaves the future so hard to predict companies are left at sea.

Wisconsin Manufacturing in Decline During Pandemic

Wisconsin Manufacturing in Decline During Pandemic

In a survey, three quarters of the industry reported business was down.

Independent Restaurants Devastated by Pandemic

Independent Restaurants Devastated by Pandemic

Restaurants were already a tough business, then the pandemic hit.

GOP Listens To Business Lobby Reopening Plan

GOP Listens To Business Lobby Reopening Plan

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce wants to replace the Badger Bounce Back plan with their own.

Harley Changes Strategy As Sales Plummet

Harley Changes Strategy As Sales Plummet

The Milwaukee based motorcycle manufacturer has taken a hit during the pandemic.

1 in 5 Workers File For Unemployment During Pandemic

1 in 5 Workers File For Unemployment During Pandemic

18 percent of the U.S. workforce has lost their job since the start of the pandemic.

Business Lobby Wants State to Re-Open Monday

Business Lobby Wants State to Re-Open Monday

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce is pushing its plan to reopen Wisconsin businesses next week.