Andrew is the editor of BizTimes Milwaukee. He joined BizTimes in 2003, serving as managing editor and real estate reporter for 11 years. A University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate, he is a lifelong resident of the state. He lives in Muskego with his wife, Seng, their son, Zach, and their dog, Hokey. He is an avid sports fan, a member of the Muskego Athletic Association board of directors and commissioner of the MAA's high school rec baseball league.
Another new leader for WEDC
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., the state’s job creation agency, has another new leader that will try to fix...
$1.475 billion
$1.475 billion
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. recently completed the $1.475 billion sale of its Global Workplace Solutions segment to...
Executives to share strategies at Manufacturing Summit
A panel of top executives from some of southeastern Wisconsin’s leading manufacturers will share insights and strategies at the...
Private donors step up for UW
Before Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon completed his then NCAA record-setting 408-yard rushing performance, the Nov. 15, 2014...
WEDC report says agency awarded $245 million during last fiscal year
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. awarded more than $245 million in bonds, grants, investor credits, loans and tax credits in the 2015 fiscal year.
Another new leader for WEDC
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., the state's job creation agency, has another new leader that will try to fix its problems and public image.
Mark Hogan, a Wauwatosa resident and a former executive for M&I Bank and BMO Harris Bank, was recently named the new chief executive officer of the WEDC by Gov. Scott Walker. Hogan has served as chairman of the board for the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority since March of this year.
“Mark Hogan is a proven and respected leader in finance and business, and we are honored to have him as a partner in our efforts to grow the economy, create jobs, and keep Wisconsin heading in the right direction,” Walker said.
Mark Hogan, a Wauwatosa resident and a former executive for M&I Bank and BMO Harris Bank, was recently named the new chief executive officer of the WEDC by Gov. Scott Walker. Hogan has served as chairman of the board for the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority since March of this year.
“Mark Hogan is a proven and respected leader in finance and business, and we are honored to have him as a partner in our efforts to grow the economy, create jobs, and keep Wisconsin heading in the right direction,” Walker said.
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M-WERC and The Water Council to conduct joint water-energy project
Two Milwaukee economic development initiatives, the Mid-West Energy Research Consortium and The Water Council, announced Thursday that they will...
Second city panel backs TIF funds for arena project
The Milwaukee Common Council's Finance & Personnel Committee today endorsed plans to provide $47 million in tax incremental financing for the new arena project in downtown Milwaukee for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Milwaukee County and Bucks to announce completion of Park East land sale
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee Bucks president Peter Feigin, at a press conference scheduled for 2 p.m. today, will announce the approval of the sale of about 10 acres of land in the Park East corridor in downtown Milwaukee, that is being sold by the county to the Bucks ownership group for $1.
Preserve Our Parks finally throws in the towel
The announcement came in a low key email sent recently to the news media.
“Preserve Our Parks will not appeal Judge (Christopher Foley’s) decision allowing The Couture development at the Transit Center site.”
And just like that, a three-year legal battle over the development rights of the site near the lakefront was finally over.
“Preserve Our Parks will not appeal Judge (Christopher Foley’s) decision allowing The Couture development at the Transit Center site.”
And just like that, a three-year legal battle over the development rights of the site near the lakefront was finally over.
