Economic Development
Scale Up Milwaukee executive director named CEO of WHEDA
Elmer Moore Jr., the executive director of Scale Up Milwaukee has been appointed by Gov. Tony Evers to serve as the chief executive officer and executive director of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA).
Haribo hiring 100 employees to work at Pleasant Prairie factory
As Haribo progresses toward the completion of the first phase of its Pleasant Prairie manufacturing plant, the company is hosting a three-day career fair this week to hire future employees.
Report: Expansion of high-skilled immigration could address Wisconsin’s tech labor shortage
Wisconsin has an increasing number of tech jobs becoming available, but not enough people to fill these positions. However, looking to the state's population of immigrant workers could provide a possible solution.
Entrepreneur wants to bring CityCoins cryptocurrency to Milwaukee
Milwaukee entrepreneur Christopher Perceptions is hoping to bring a new type of cryptocurrency to the city.
Summit Packaging Systems seeking to expand Racine facility and add 145 jobs
Manchester, New Hampshire-based Summit Packaging Systems has brought forward a proposal to expand its Racine manufacturing facility by 77,000 square feet, creating an estimated 145 jobs.
Capital Midwest Fund launches diversity, equity and inclusion initiative
Mequon-based Capital Midwest Fund is now investing with a newly announced diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiative in mind.
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WMC report: 80% of companies in Wisconsin planning to raise wages by 3% or more this year
As employers continue to struggle navigating through the ongoing workforce shortage, more businesses are looking at increasing wages to attract new employees.
Marquette clinic offering free legal resources for local entrepreneurs
Students in Marquette’s Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic (LEC) have successfully completed their Neighborhood Entrepreneur Project, aimed at providing free legal support to low and moderate-income microentrepreneurs in Wisconsin.
MKE Tech Hub Coalition’s impact report shows nonprofit is bringing talent to Milwaukee
The MKE Tech Hub Coalition is one of a handful of local organizations seeking to increase the amount of tech workers in our region. The coalition’s newly released 2021 impact report highlights how much closer they are getting toward their ultimate goal: to inclusively double the tech workforce in southeastern Wisconsin.
Industry experts share predictions for 2022 at Economic Trends Event
Three industry experts and an economist this morning shared their outlooks for 2022 at the annual BizTimes Milwaukee Economic Trends Event.
