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.

Wisconsin banks saw continued loan growth in second quarter

Wisconsin banks saw loan growth, flat deposits and a decline in noncurrent loans and leases during the second quarter, according to FDIC data analyzed by the Wisconsin Bankers Association.

Fred C. Schwertfeger named president of Horicon Bank

Horicon Bank has named Fred C. Schwertfeger as president of the bank, taking over the role from his father Fred F. Schwertfeger, who remains the company’s chief executive officer.

Region’s manufacturing sector continued contracting in August

Southeastern Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector continued contracting in August, marking the second straight month the sector has shrank after an extend run of growth.

UPAF’s CEO and board chair on why performing arts groups are facing ‘the most difficult year of the pandemic’

It is fairly easy to understand how the initial shutdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic would be difficult for performing arts organizations, but Patrick Rath, president and chief executive officer of the United Performing Arts Fund, says the coming season could present an even greater challenge for arts groups in Milwaukee.
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Leadership Lens: Children’s Wisconsin CEO Peggy Troy on ‘returning to curious’ and prioritization

As chief executive officer of Children’s Wisconsin, Peggy Troy leads an organization with a mission to make Wisconsin’s kids the healthiest in the country. Accomplishing that mission, however, requires thinking about a child’s health in more ways than just regular check-ups or visits to urgent care or the emergency room.

MATC receives $5 million gift for trade, technical student scholarships

Milwaukee Area Technical College has received a $5 million gift to fund full-ride scholarships for students who need technical diplomas and certificates for employment in fields like manufacturing, IT and health care.

Wisconsin added 10,000 private sector jobs in July

Wisconsin added an estimated 10,000 private sector jobs in July with most of the increase coming from gains in accommodation and food service, according to data released Thursday by the Department of Workforce Development.

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