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’s Q1 GDP growth outpaced most neighbors, but still ranked low
Wisconsin’s real GDP grew at a 0.5% annualized rate in the first quarter, strong enough to outpace most nearby...
Naming rights help push Wisconsin Center District operating revenues up
The Wisconsin Center District saw its total operating revenues increase 5.4% to $17 million in 2023, even as its...
Recession fears among Wisconsin bank CEOs have eased, but improving economy unlikely
A year ago, 71% of Wisconsin bank CEOs said a recession was likely or very likely in the next...
Business model shift helps Brooks Stevens build on legacy
Brooks Stevens has seen its fair share of changes in recent years.
Four years ago, Michael Hopkins and his...
Little change in Wisconsin employment picture in May
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate remained at 2.9% in May and the state added a total of 2,300 private sector jobs,...
Lasting leadership lessons from Marquette’s Michael Lovell
For the past two years, I had the chance to work with Marquette University president Michael Lovell on a...
Sentry Equipment’s Brian Baker on being an ESOP and adding service as a manufacturer
Brian Baker, president and CEO of Oconomowoc-based Sentry Equipment Corp., joins BizTimes Media managing editor Arthur Thomas on the...
Metro Milwaukee exports down slightly in Q1
Exports from metro Milwaukee were down 3% in the first quarter compared to the same time in 2023, according...
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Unlocking growth: Family businesses walk fine line between metrics and culture
When the sibling owners of Glenroy Inc. were considering a recent building expansion, they faced an important question.
What kind...
What’s the working capital adjustment and why is it a pain point in selling a business?
Ask someone who has sold their business which part of the deal caused the most stress and there is...
Marquette University president Michael Lovell dies
Marquette University president Michael Lovell died Sunday following a three-year battle with sarcoma, a form of cancer.
Lovell and his...
Wisconsin banks grew in Q1 despite rate pressures
Wisconsin banks saw overall growth in loans, deposits and net income in the first quarter, but higher interest rates...
