Economic Development
West Allis saw region’s largest population increase in 2019
After trending higher in the first part of the decade, the city of West Allis saw population declines for five years in a row. Through 2018, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city’s population was down by 1,001.
New Jersey-based company to bring 300 tech jobs to Milwaukee
New Jersey-based information technology company GalaxE.Solutions, Inc. is planning to open a Milwaukee innovation center that will bring 300 tech jobs to the city.
Another entrepreneurial hub planned in Sherman Park
Two first-time developers have plans for another entrepreneurial hub along Fond du Lac Avenue in Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood.
Most respondents to Wisconsin Technology Council survey expect recovery in summer or fall
Several Wisconsin companies impacted by the economic slowdown caused by social distancing measures to fight the coronavirus pandemic expect their companies to start recovering this summer or fall, according to a Wisconsin Technology Council survey.
Communities build their own financial relief funds for small business
Several municipalities in the greater Milwaukee area have established emergency relief fund programs to support staple businesses in their...
Second round of PPP funds could run out faster than first
Lawmakers are nearing a deal expected to replenish the federal Paycheck Protection Program, but even if the round comes...
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Evers requests SBA loan assistance from federal government
Gov. Tony Evers has requested economic injury disaster loan assistance from the federal government for small businesses impacted by the coronavirus in Wisconsin.
Evers and WMC to host coronavirus webinar at 2 p.m. today
Governor Tony Evers and Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce will host a webinar today for an update on COVID-19.
MMAC holding webinar to help businesses navigate coronavirus
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce is hosting a webinar to help business owners across the state can learn...
Lakeland University eyeing possible development on 80-acre site at its Sheboygan County campus
Lakeland University is weighing options for a potential development on 80 acres of farmland at its rural Sheboygan County campus that could create job opportunities for its students.