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.
Wisconsin economy grew 1.7% in 2022 but lags Great Lakes region
Wisconsin’s real gross domestic product increased 1.7% from 2021 to 2022, an increase that ranks 26th in the country...
Region’s manufacturing sector continued to slow in March
The southeastern Wisconsin manufacturing is showing some signs of a slowdown from issues hitting the wider economy, according to...
Milwaukee County population down by 5,500 over past year
Wisconsin saw its population grew by 12,438 in 2022, an increase of 0.21% that ranks in the middle-of-the-pack compared...
Here’s what Microsoft’s plans mean for Foxconn and Mount Pleasant
Microsoft’s plans to potentially invest $1 billion in a data center campus in Mount Pleasant would help repay debt...
Kohl’s, InSinkErator highlight area’s M&A activity of the past year
The past year saw plenty of local merger and acquisition activity. One of the area’s biggest deals was one...
2023 M&A Forum will help business buyers and sellers navigate the road ahead
For business owners looking to sell their company, the past several years have been an exceptionally favorable market.Â
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Nonfarm jobs finally surpass pre-COVID level in Wisconsin
The total number of nonfarm jobs in Wisconsin finally surpassed pre-COVID levels for the first time in February and...
Weekly Debrief: There’s a buyer for Northridge Mall, is that a good thing?
Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media discuss the news of the week, including Phoenix Investors emerging as...
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How do Milwaukee-area banks compare to Silicon Valley Bank?
The failure of California-based Silicon Valley Bank on Friday and the decision by federal regulators to make sure depositors...
Weekly Debrief: Did Wisconsin Center District get its name right with Baird deal?
Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including the...
Wisconsin unemployment rate again below 3%
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate is once again below 3% and the state added 4,800 private sector jobs in January, according...
Top exec leaving Enerpac in effort to simplify organization
A top executive will leave Menomonee Falls-based Enerpac Tool Group as of April 1 as the company aims to...
