Economy

Wisconsin job growth flat in February, unemployment dips

The number of private sector jobs in Wisconsin was flat in February, but the state’s unemployment rate did decline...

After ‘rock fight’ in 2023, banks see businesses taking wait-and-see approach

Wisconsin banks grew in 2023, but it wasn’t a year without challenges. At year end, net loans and leases were...

Marquette to cut annual budget by $31 million by 2031

Citing increasing economic and demographic pressures, Marquette University’s executive leadership team this week announced places to cut the institution’s...

Despite flat Q4, metro Milwaukee exports up nearly 7% in 2023

Exports from the metro Milwaukee area increased nearly 7% in 2023, even as the region saw mostly flat growth...

Metro Milwaukee population growth ranks in bottom third in 2023

Metro Milwaukee saw population growth of just 0.08% in 2023, putting the region in the bottom third amongst all...

Wisconsin unemployment rate dipped to 3.2% in January

Wisconsin’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in January, down two-tenths from December but up half a percentage point from...

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Applications sought for Future 50 Awards

BizTimes Media is seeking applications for Future 50, a longstanding program recognizing the fastest-growing privately-owned businesses in southeastern Wisconsin. Applications for...