Arthur Thomas
Arthur covers banking and finance and the economy at BizTimes while also leading special projects as an associate editor. He also spent five years covering manufacturing at BizTimes. He previously was managing editor at The Waukesha Freeman. He is a graduate of Carroll University and did graduate coursework at Marquette. A native of southeastern Wisconsin, he is also a nationally certified gymnastics judge and enjoys golf on the weekends.
Leadership Lens: Mary Ellen Stanek on focus, being intentional and making...
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Baird's Mary Ellen Stanek joins Marquette University president Michael Lovell and BizTimes Media managing editor Arthur Thomas on the latest episode of Leadership...
🔒 Employer-employee dynamics at heart of shifting labor markets
With growing economic uncertainty and fears of a potential recession in 2023, one continued strength for the economy, both nationally and in Wisconsin, has...
Wisconsin cigarette sales decline in 2022 was largest in a decade
The number of cigarette packs sold in Wisconsin dipped below 200 million in fiscal 2022 as the state saw the largest year-over-year decline in sales in a decade, according to data from the state Department of Revenue.
🔒 Wisconsin Center has scarcity of open dates in 2023 as...
It may have seemed a bit counterintuitive in 2020 when the Wisconsin Center District decided to move ahead with what is now a $456...
Weekly Debrief: What should we make of Harley’s park plans?
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Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including Harley-Davidson announcing plans for a...
🔒 American Roller acquires Illinois firm, second deal in past two...
American Roller Co. has completed a second acquisition in the past two months, further expanding its manufacturing and design capabilities.
The Union Grove-based company announced...
Survey: Despite recession expectations, many businesses optimistic about their own performance
Even with a majority of businesses expecting a recession in 2023, many are also increasingly optimistic about their own performance, the latest JPMorgan Chase...
Weekly Debrief: Stories to watch in 2023
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Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media discuss some of the stories they are watching closely heading into 2023, including the ramifications...
GE HealthCare completes spin-off from GE
GE HealthCare marked the completion of its spin-off from General Electric by ringing the opening bell for the Nasdaq stock exchange Wednesday from the production floor of its facility in Waukesha.
🔒 Sharp drop in new orders in December for region’s manufacturing...
Southeastern Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector saw a sharp drop in new orders in December but did manage a slight improvement in activity compared to November, according to the latest Marquette-ISM Report on Manufacturing.
Theresa Nemetz on showing off Milwaukee, mentorship and challenges facing iconic...
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This episode features Theresa Nemetz, founder of Milwaukee Food & City Tours and the 2022 Regional Spirit award winner at the BizTimes Innovation...
Weekly Debrief: Previewing editor Andrew Weiland’s 2022 stories of the year...
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Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas of BizTimes Media get together to give listeners a preview of Andrew's annual list of the biggest stories...
