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.
David Reeves on returning to Milwaukee and helping to build a tech ecosystem | Ep. 125
During a recent presentation at the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, David Reeves, now an executive in residence at Marquette University, discussed the decision to bring the company and his family to Milwaukee.
Wisconsin’s economic growth among the slowest in the country in 2021
Wisconsin’s economic growth was among the slowest in the country and lagged behind all nearby states in 2021, although the state did end the year on a strong note, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Kacmarcik buys ownership stake in House of Harley-Davidson
Kacmarcik Enterprises has acquired a financial and operating interest in the House of Harley-Davidson dealership near South 60th Street and West Layton Avenue in Greenfield, the company announced Wednesday.
Weekly Debrief: One strong month of job growth won’t solve Wisconsin’s population challenges
BizTimes Milwaukee editors Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas discuss the news of the week, including a strong jobs report for the state of Wisconsin in February and the continuation of slow to no population growth in the state.
Wisconsin’s job growth was in the top 10 in February, but longer term, state still lags nationally
Private sector employment in Wisconsin grew 0.8% from January to February, one of the strongest increases on record and the eighth best in the country for the month, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Milwaukee County’s population dropped by more than 10,000 in 2021
Milwaukee County’s population decreased 10,090 in 2021 even as the number of births outpaced deaths and the county added more than 700 residents from outside the country, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Wisconsin added 20,700 private sector jobs in February
Wisconsin added 20,700 private sectors jobs in February, the largest one-month jump outside of the immediate aftermath of COVID-19 shutdowns.
Michael Cudahy’s 10 rules for business offer lessons for today’s business leaders | Ep. 122
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This week's episode features former BizTimes executive editor Steve Jagler's 2013 interview with businessman and philanthropist Michael Cudahy....
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LiveWire, Fathom SPACs, Zurn-Elkay deals headline year’s big deals
The company now known as Zurn Water Solutions spent much of the past year working to complete the spinoff...
Partnering with private equity requires alignment on multiple fronts
When Jim Stanger and the other owners of Edge One were considering selling their business, their lawyer helped connect...
Weekly Debrief: Milwaukee could use more people like Michael Cudahy
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Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media discuss the news of the week, including the passing of...
Saks owner may enter Kohl’s bidding process as shareholder pressure continues
Canadian department store Hudson Bay, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, is reportedly considering a bid for Menomonee Falls-based Kohl’s Corp., according to a report from Axios.
