Economy
Wisconsin exports nearly flat in November, down 4.15% for year
November was the second best month of the year for Wisconsin exports in comparison to the state’s 2018 performance, but the value of exports was still down slightly year-over-year.
Views on Wisconsin economy slip in latest WMC survey
It’s not that respondents in the semi-annual Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce survey see Wisconsin’s economy as weak, in fact...
Mass layoffs up in Wisconsin last year, most since 2015
The number of workers affected by mass layoffs that require a notice to the state Department of Workforce Development increased in 2019, but the total did not reach the most recent peak of 9,630 set in 2015.
Business lessons learned in 2019 – Part 3
We asked you to send us the biggest lessons you learned, the best business decisions you made and how you navigated the challenges facing your industry in 2019.
Wisconsin’s population continues to grow, barely
Wisconsin’s population has grown every year since the 2010 Census. The gains have not been especially large, a net gain of between 9,400 to 18,300 people each year.
Business lessons learned in 2019 – Part 2
We asked you to send us the biggest lessons you learned, the best business decisions you made and how you navigated the challenges facing your industry in 2019.
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Wisconsin lost 1,200 private sector jobs in November
Private sector employment in Wisconsin dropped by 1,200 from October to November, according to seasonally adjusted data released Thursday by the Department of Workforce Development.
BizTracker: December 2019
The Milwaukee-area manufacturing index for November was 42.12 the fifth straight month the index has been below 50. A...
It took until 2018 for Milwaukee County’s economy to reach pre-recession levels
Milwaukee County’s real GDP grew 1.9% in 2018, the strongest year of growth since 2011 and enough to finally...
American Family, Husco and GRAEF CEOs to speak at 2020 Economic Trends event
The speaker lineup is set for the 2020 Economic Trends event, BizTimes Media’s 19th annual forum on what lies ahead in the new year.
