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 manufacturing wage growth has lagged other industries this year
While manufacturing workers across Wisconsin have seen rising wages over the past several months, those gains have lagged behind other industries in the state, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Weekly Debrief: 5 things to watch with the newly pitched sports and entertainment district in Milwaukee
Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas of BizTimes Media get together to discuss the week's news, including five key...
Kapco, Centrisys/CNP among local companies honored at Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year awards
Two southeastern Wisconsin companies were among the seven businesses recognized at the annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year awards.
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Wisconsin unemployment rate held steady in April
While there may be plenty of signs of economic trouble in other areas, Wisconsin’s job market showed few if any signs of weakening in the latest data released by the state Department of Workforce Development.
Harley-Davidson suspending assembly and shipments for two weeks
Harley-Davidson Inc. is suspending “all vehicle assembly and shipments” for two weeks after discovering issues with one if its suppliers, the Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker announced Thursday.
Two top executives leaving Kohl’s
Two top executives are leaving Menomonee Falls-based Kohl’s Corp. just a day before the company reports its first quarter...
Teig Whaley-Smith describes the path to more affordable housing in Milwaukee|Ep. 134
This week’s episode features a presentation by Teig Whaley-Smith to the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, our podcast partner....
Ixonia Bank opening mortgage office in Brookfield
Ixonia Bank plans to expand its metro Milwaukee footprint by adding a mortgage lending office in the Sendiks Towne Center in Brookfield.
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MIAD goes public with $10 million fundraising campaign
The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design has gone public with a $10 million fundraising campaign, the college’s first such multi-million effort in 20 years.
Baird revenues climb to $3.4 billion behind investment banking growth
Baird saw its net revenues climb nearly $1.1 billion in 2021, led by a 149% increase from its equity...
Weekly Debrief: Milwaukee Tool, Advocate Aurora and Kohl’s headline a busy news week
Andrew Weiland, Maredithe Meyer, Ashely Smart, Cara Spoto and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss...
How two Milwaukee organizations plan to put $5 million Northwestern Mutual loan to work
While the Northwest Side Community Development Corp. and Legacy Redevelopment Corp. plan to eventually grow the Edward Bryant Fund to $15 million, an initial $5 million loan from Northwestern Mutual will allow the two organizations to begin making additional investments in the community.
