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Commentary: Embrace economic development
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (166+ words) Andrew is the editor of Biz Times Milwaukee. He joined Biz Times in 2003, serving as managing editor and real estate reporter for 11 years before being promoted to editor in 2015. An award-winning journalist, Weiland is a five-time winner in the Milwaukee…...
Manufacturing drives improving, but slow, GDP growth for Wisconsin in Q1
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (90+ words) Biz Times - Milwaukee Business News Manufacturing drives improving, but slow, GDP growth for Wisconsin in Q1 Wisconsin's economy grew at a 0. 9% annualized rate in the first quarter, an improvement from the end of 2025 and better than surrounding states but still in…...
After a decade, Marquette commercial banking program looks to next chapter
2+ mon, 3+ hour ago (90+ words) Biz Times - Milwaukee Business News Marquette University's commercial banking program, one of only a few undergraduate programs of its kind across the country, is marking a decade of preparing students for the region's banking sector, and Kent Belasco, the program's…...
What do the region's bankers want from the next Fed chair?
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (89+ words) Biz Times - Milwaukee Business News After plenty of speculation, President Donald Trump has made his pick for the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. His choice, Kevin Warsh, still needs to make it through Senate confirmation before taking over for…...
Wisconsin's economy barely grew in Q4
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (277+ words) Wisconsin's economy barely grew during the fourth quarter with real GDP increasing just 0. 1% on an annualized basis compared to the third quarter. The result puts the state at 34th in terms of fastest growing states in the country and behind most…...
American Family's annual revenue dipped 2. 5% in 2025
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (163+ words) Andrew is the editor of Biz Times Milwaukee. He joined Biz Times in 2003, serving as managing editor and real estate reporter for 11 years before being promoted to editor in 2015. An award-winning journalist, Weiland is a five-time winner in the Milwaukee…...
Where Money Is Going and Why It Matters
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (67+ words) Biz Times - Milwaukee Business News Where Money Is Going and Why It Matters The Annex Wealth Management SWOT Podcast. Hosted by Joe Krauss and Assistant Research Analyst, Jacob Johnson. Looking for a second opinion on your financial plan? As a…...
What is an economic trend or issue you are watching closely in 2026?
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (84+ words) There is no shortage of economic datapoints that business leaders can turn to in their decision-making. Choosing which data to rely on and how to incorporate it in the strategic actions of the company is another story. Ahead of our…...
Viewpoints: Caledonia's Microsoft rejection - a cautionary tale in economic self-sabotage
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (554+ words) When Microsoft announced it was abandoning plans for a data center in Caledonia, citing "community feedback," many opponents celebrated what they saw as a victory for local interests. But let's be honest about what really happened: a vocal minority just…...
Brady Corp. acquires Pennsylvania company in $20 million deal
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (204+ words) Andrew is the editor of Biz Times Milwaukee. He joined Biz Times in 2003, serving as managing editor and real estate reporter for 11 years before being promoted to editor in 2015. An award-winning journalist, Weiland is a five-time winner in the Milwaukee…...