Ideas
Franco takes over helm of Hispanic Chamber
Jorge Franco has officially taken over leadership of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin as president and chief executive officer.
Employers project positive hiring in ManpowerGroup survey
Milwaukee-based ManpowerGroup reported its strongest Hiring Outlook for employers for 2014 since the first quarter of 2008.
Salespeople have questions. Jeffrey has answers.
I get a ton of emails from people seeking insight or asking me to solve their sales dilemmas. Here are a few that may relate to your job, your life, and (most important) your sales thought process right now.
Increase in minimum wage will hurt workers
Editor’s note: Brett Healy, president of the John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy, released the following statement after Rep. Cory Mason (D-Racine), Sen. Bob Wirch (D-Pleasant Prairie), Sen. Nikiya Harris (D-Milwaukee) and Rep. Eric Gengrich (D-Green Bay) announced support for a $10.10 minimum wage.
A minimum wage hike we can all embrace
Back in the 1970s, 25 percent of the American workforce counted on a union card to guarantee their household a place in the middle class. Blame technology, globalization or even the oil embargo, but union membership has declined as the service economy evolved. Now, standing between American households and a middle class lifestyle is a college diploma, yet only 30 percent of 25- to 34-year-olds have a bachelor's degree.
Nonprofit Calendar
*Saturday, Jan. 11, the Neighborhood House of Milwaukee will host a community health fair featuring free health screenings, advice...
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BizTimes Media 2014 Giving Guide
BizTimes Media’s fourth annual Giving Guide offers southeastern Wisconsin’s business community an outlet to connect with area nonprofit organizations for philanthropic involvement.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Quadracci leaves a legacy of inclusion
On Dec. 9, 2013, Milwaukee Women Inc. lost its co-founder and a powerful mentor, Betty Quadracci.
Vote now for the ‘Milwaukee 6 Pack’
The final nominations are in and now it's time to vote for the "Milwaukee 6 Pack” and celebrate at the City of Milwaukee’s 168th Birthday Party.
Red Kettle Campaign falls short
The Salvation Army serving Milwaukee County is continuing to ask the public for donations after its 2013 Red Kettle Campaign fell short of its $3.5 million goal by nearly $240,000.
