Economy
Discover key economic trends shaping the future of Milwaukee and surrounding areas.
These are the fastest-growing privately held companies in southeastern Wisconsin
BizTimes Media has selected the winners of its annual Future 50 Awards, recognizing the fastest-growing privately-held businesses in southeastern Wisconsin.
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Where do Wisconsin bank CEOs see the economy headed for the rest of 2025?
Most chief executive officers at Wisconsin banks do not expect to see much change in the economy over the...
How much did Wisconsin’s economy shrink in Q1?
Wisconsin’s economy contracted 0.6% in the first quarter as gains by the nondurable goods manufacturing and information sectors were...
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...
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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...
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.
