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.
Labor force participation in Wisconsin continues to decline
Wisconsin’s labor force participation rate dropped to 64.9% in November, an acceleration of a downward trend that stretches back to June, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
Metro Milwaukee export growth outpaces Midwest metros for third straight quarter
Growth in metro Milwaukee exports once again outpaced most other Midwestern metro areas in the third quarter, continuing a streak that started in the beginning of the year.
CEO of the Year: Jim Kacmarcik, Kacmarcik Enterprises
Like many manufacturers, Grafton-based Kapco Metal Stamping saw a surge in demand in recent years as consumers emerged from...
With potential recession looming, Wisconsin banks are in good shape
As 2022 comes to a close, BizTimes Milwaukee managing editor Arthur Thomas caught up with Rose Oswald Poels, president...
Survey: 87% of Wisconsin bank CEOs say recession ‘likely’ in next 6 months
The vast majority of Wisconsin bank CEOs say a recession is likely or very likely in the next six months, according to the latest Wisconsin Bankers Association survey of bank leaders.
Zywave cutting jobs as its growth slows
Wauwatosa-based Zywave is eliminating positions as it sees signs of slower growth after several years of expansion.
Milwaukee County economy grew 5.2% in 2021, surpassing pre-pandemic levels
Milwaukee County’s real GDP grew 5.2% in 2021, reaching its highest level on record a year after the COVID-19 pandemic shrank Milwaukee County’s economy to its lowest level since 2009.
Deposit growth slowed at Wisconsin banks in third quarter
Deposits and loans at Wisconsin banks continued to grow in the third quarter, but the pace of growth in deposits slowed as some consumers tapped into savings to deal with rising inflation, according to the latest data from the FDIC.
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Weekly Debrief: American Family’s downtown office decision
Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including American...
Advocate Aurora Health completes merger with Atrium
Advocate Aurora Health has completed its merger with North Carolina-based Atrium Health, creating a combined organization called Advocate Health...
Downward trend in southeastern Wisconsin manufacturing activity continues in November
Manufacturing activity in southeastern Wisconsin continued its downward trend in November as new orders and order backlogs both declined during the month, according to the latest Marquette-ISM Report on Manufacturing.
Geoffrey Kasselman, keynote speaker at BizTimes CRE conference, answers your questions
Geoffrey Kasselman, the keynote speaker at the 2022 BizTimes Commercial Real Estate and Development Conference, joins BizTimes editor Andrew...
