Business
The Problem With Publicly-Owned Companies
Wall Street kingpin Byron Trott, speaking in Milwaukee, extols private and family companies.
Jun 6th, 2016 by John Torinus
Study Ranks Wisconsin’s Economy 28th
With low rankings for “economic activity” and business startups, new analysis finds.
Jun 6th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Marquette/Aurora Partnership Shows Leadership
New $120 million athletics research center may have more economic impact than Bucks arena.
May 31st, 2016 by John Torinus
John Menard vs. Donald Trump
Their friendship and later feud gets titillating coverage from Indianapolis Monthly.
May 26th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
How CEOs Leave Workers Behind
CEOs Rich Meeusen and Tim Sullivan get rich while workers get nothing.
May 17th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Combining Coffee And Education
MKE Grind program offers teens mentoring, business skills and barista training.
May 13th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
“A Hero For the Entire Country”
Bruce Murphy talks to WTMJ-AM about Donald Baumgartner's inspiringly generous treatment of employees.
May 11th, 2016 by Urban Milwaukee
The Comeback That Never Came
Fact checking Gov. Walker’s claims of economic recovery show a state being left behind.
May 11th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Do Construction Projects Hire City Workers?
Most abide by city rule requiring 40% residents, but few entry-level workers building careers.
May 10th, 2016 by Joe Peterangelo, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Generosity of Donald Baumgartner
The manufacturing CEO shares the wealth with those who made him rich: his employees.
May 5th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
How to Attract Jobs to Wisconsin
Walker’s policies haven’t worked. More urban-centered policies could improve things.
May 2nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
State Revokes Subsidy For Illinois Company
W.W. Grainger got $500,000 in tax credits, but created no jobs.
Apr 30th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo
