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.
Communities hope high-speed rail stations spur development
Now that the Obama administration has allocated $810 million in federal funds to create high-speed rail service between Milwaukee and Madison, the communities along the rail line are making plans for train stations, which could spur transit oriented real estate development opportunities.
Retail plans in store
With the nation's unemployment rate at 10 percent, many consumers have been forced to cut back on their spending. That has hurt retail businesses, and in 2009, development of new retail buildings dropped dramatically.
Doyle says: high-speed rail project is ‘ready to go’
Since the state has already completed extensive planning work, the Milwaukee-to-Madison high-speed rail project is "ready to go," Gov. Jim Doyle said. Construction for the project will begin this year and is expected to be completed by 2013
Chinese investors enter local real estate market
For years, manufacturing operations have moved from the United States to China to take advantage of the low cost of labor there. As China's economy has grown, the U.S. government has increasingly borrowed money from China to fill it's trade gap.
Walker seeks more privatization for county
Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker won a political battle last year when the Milwaukee County Board failed to override three of his budget vetoes that paved the way for the privatization of the county's housekeeping work.
Private college only part of Haymarket Square project
Dan Druml, the Milwaukee franchisee for Paul Davis Restoration, plans to redevelop most of two blocks near the Park East corridor in downtown Milwaukee. The blocks are bounded by West McKinley Avenue, North Sixth Street, West Vliet Street and North Eighth Street.
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Mimma’s Café alive and well
Mimma's Café, a popular Italian restaurant on Brady Street in Milwaukee, is doing well and is not going to...
Northwestern Mutual completes expansion of Franklin campus
Northwestern Mutual recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the $85 million, 6-story, 386,000-square-foot expansion of its Franklin office complex.
Just a Minute with Bill Mann, Owner and President of Laser Tag Adventure Inc. and Corporate Technology SOlutions (CTS) inc.
Company address: 1814 Dolphin Road, Waukesha; 1126 S. 70th St., Ste. N301B, MilwaukeeCompany Web site: www.lasertagadventure.com and www.consult-cts.comIndustry: Entertainment and...
SLIDE SHOW: Discover the Power Within event
The Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing recently held a two-part event at the Milwaukee City Center. All...
