Economy
Discover key economic trends shaping the future of Milwaukee and surrounding areas.
Wisconsin unemployment rate unchanged in May
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.3% in May, nearly a full percentage point lower than the national rate...
Another record tourism year for state, Milwaukee
For the third year in a row state officials are reporting a record-breaking year for tourism in Wisconsin.
The state’s...
Wisconsin business leaders cite economy as top concern in latest WMC survey
The state and national economies are the top business concern for members of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, according to...
American Family makes significant move up Fortune 500
Eight Wisconsin companies are included in the 2025 Fortune 500 list from Fortune magazine. The rankings were unveiled this...
Wisconsin banks saw improving profitability to start the year
Wisconsin banks saw their combined net income increase nearly 20% in the first quarter of the year to $489...
BizTimes editor talks on Channel 12 about Port Washington data center, expansion for The Corners of Brookfield and economic impact of the RNC
BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland joins the 4 p.m. newscast on WISN-TV Channel 12 each Wednesday to discuss the latest business news headlines in...
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Report: 2024 RNC had $321.5 million economic impact
The 2024 Republican National Convention brought $321.5M to Milwaukee, far surpassing projections and boosting jobs, tourism, and media reach.
Wisconsin unemployment ticks up in April, initial claims trend lower
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate increased slightly in April, reaching 3.3%, but initial unemployment claims in the state have trended lower...
Wisconsin imports up 9% to start the year
Wisconsin’s total imports in the first quarter increased more than 9% to $10.5 billion, including a 20% increase in...
Sentry survey finds 60% of C-suite execs don’t expect growth within their companies in 2025
Facing economic uncertainty and persistent supply chain issues, 60% of top U.S. business leaders expect stagnant or declining growth in 2025.
