Andrew is the editor of BizTimes Milwaukee. He joined BizTimes in 2003, serving as managing editor and real estate reporter for 11 years before being promoted to editor in 2015. An award-winning journalist, Weiland is a five-time winner in the Milwaukee Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards contest and a three-time winner in the Alliance of Area Business Publishers (AABP) Awards contest. He is also a regular guest on WISN-TV Channel 12's 4 p.m. newscast to discuss the week's most significant business news stories.
Hertz lays off 38 employees in Milwaukee
Estero, Florida-based The Hertz Corp. notified state officials that it has laid off 38 employees at its facility at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.
Evers reopens several state parks and forests, with conditions
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has directed the state Department of Natural Resources to re-open several state parks, forests, and recreational areas, which he closed earlier this month because large crowds were hurting social distancing efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Risk Management LLC joins Vizance
New Berlin-based insurance agency Risk Management LLC has joined Hartland-based Vizance Inc.
Vos, Fitzgerald file legal challenge to Gov. Evers’ extension of ‘Safer at Home’ order
State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, and state Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, today filed a legal action in the state Supreme Court challenging Gov. Tony Evers’ recent move to extend his ‘Safer at Home’ order to May 26.
Jamie Miller named president of MTI Connect
Jamie Miller has been named the president of Milwaukee-based MTI Connect, chief executive officer Bob Hackett announced today.
Several Republican legislators blast Evers’ extension of ‘Safer at Home’ order
Several Republicans in the state Legislature are criticizing the move by Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday to extend his ‘Safer at Home’ order for the state to May 26, in an attempt to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Wisconsin.
MMAC president urges phased restart of state’s economy
Wisconsin needs to engage in a "smart restart of its economy" involving a phased re-opening of businesses based on regional and statewide health data and trends, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce president Tim Sheehy said today.
Nominations sought for Notable Women in Construction & Design feature
BizTimes Milwaukee is seeking nominations for its upcoming Notable Women in Construction & Design feature. Profiles of those selected which will appear in the May 25 edition of the magazine.
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Mary Bunzel named executive director of UWM’s Connected Systems Institute
Mary Bunzel has been named executive director of the Connected Systems Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Â
Smithfield Foods to close Patrick Cudahy plant for two weeks
Smithfield Foods Inc. announced today that it will close its Patrick Cudahy dry sausage and bacon plant in Cudahy for two weeks, beginning later this week. Some employees at the plant have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, the company said.
Mitchell International gets $29 million from CARES Act
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport was awarded a $29 million grant from the federal government as part of the coronavirus relief package known as the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act.
Foundations of We Energies and WPS commit $1 million to COVID-19 relief efforts
We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, part of the Milwaukee-based WEC Energy Group family of companies, announced today they are contributing $1 million through their charitable foundations to help communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
