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.
Milwaukee Tool’s sales up 25.8% in first half of the year
The Milwaukee Tool business saw its sales increase 25.8% in the first half of the year.
Region’s manufacturing sector contracts for first time in two years
Southeastern Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector contracted for the first time in two years in July amid growing concerns of an...
Despite flat first half, Harley still expects motorcycle revenue to end year up 5-10%
Even with a down second quarter and flat growth for the first half of the year, executives at Harley-Davidson...
Rising supply, labor costs add $74 million to Kenosha County solar and battery project
Supply chain issues and rising labor costs will add nearly $74 million to the cost of the 310-megawatt solar...
Madison, Chicago top destinations for young people leaving Milwaukee area
Nearly 30% of Milwaukee area children who lived in the area at age 16 lived in another area by...
Wisconsin LGBT Chamber’s new program aims to ease the job search
Even in a tight job market, finding the right job at the right company can be difficult. For members...
Taming inflation through rising rates ripples through economy
At a high level, it is easy to understand what the Federal Reserve is attempting to do by raising...
Weekly Debrief: Will second effort pay off for Menominee-Hard Rock casino plan in Kenosha?
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Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas of BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including...
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CapTel cutting 273 jobs in Wisconsin
Madison-based captioned telephone service provider CapTel Inc. is cutting 273 jobs in Wisconsin following the release of technology that offers customers fully-automated captions for phone calls, according to a notice sent to state and local officials.
Accounting for seasonal change, Wisconsin leisure and hospitality sector loses 4,500 jobs in June
The good news for Wisconsin’s leisure and hospitality sector is that it added 15,000 jobs from May to June.
Badger Meter considering production expansion
Badger Meter is considering the possibility of expanding its production capacity as the Brown Deer-based company has seen sustained demand for its water meters.
ManpowerGroup CEO: Clients still looking to acquire skilled labor despite uncertainty
Labor markets remain strong and healthy and companies are still looking to acquire skilled talent despite growing global economic uncertainty, ManpowerGroup chairman and chief executive officer Jonas Prising said this week.
