Economic Development
Get the latest updates on economic development initiatives across southeastern Wisconsin.
Retailers report stronger sales in September
Most major U.S. retailers posted gains in comparable store sales in September, as shoppers stocked up on back-to-school supplies and snagged discounts and affordable luxuries.
Squabbling continues over streetcar funding
Some Milwaukee officials are requesting that $54.9 million in federal funds for a proposed downtown streetcar project be redirected to the ailing Milwaukee County Transit System, although such a request is likely not possible because of federal guidelines for the money.
BizStarts Milwaukee calls for passage of venture capital bill
BizStarts Milwaukee Inc. celebrated its third anniversary of helping entrepreneurs in southeastern Wisconsin start companies and create jobs.
Joy Global sells notes to help finance acquisition
Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc. announced it has priced an offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.125-percent senior notes due Oct. 15, 2021.
U.S. Bank surpasses M&I for top Milwaukee market share
The former M&I Bank has lost its top spot in Milwaukee area market share, according to a Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. report.
FridgeWaves provides microloans through appliance rentals
A Whitewater-based company has a global focus through its mission of providing microloans to needy individuals abroad.
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Wisconsin families ahead of the pack on financial education
A recent survey by BMO Harris Bank found that while 89 percent of U.S. parents consider themselves a very important resource to their children on basic money management, only 36 percent discuss it with them on a regular, weekly basis.
