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Jobs Now’ would be slush fund for special interests
Editor's note: Thomas Hefty, a former chief executive officer of Cobalt Corp. who has served on economic development commissions...
Wall Street ruins many sound business models
Have you ever observed the energy that leaders of publicly traded companies exert to announce and then deliver promised...
All UW campuses deserve flexibility
I recently joined with my colleagues Mike Lovell, the new Chancellor of UW-Milwaukee; UW-Whitewater Chancellor Richard Telfer, and the...
Innovate or die
Hats off to the leadership of BizTimes Milwaukee, Dan Meyer and Steve Jagler, for inviting Josh Linkner as the leadoff speaker for the recent Biz-Tech Conference & Expo. Linkner's focus was on growth through creativity and innovation.
Cover your assets
It is not uncommon for companies to be founded on a single formula, product or software program. In my practice, I have found that many entrepreneurial companies have not taken the necessary steps to protect their IP (intellectual property) and thereby put their company at risk.
‘Campground morale’
As we head into another short but welcome Wisconsin summer, I'd like to share with you some innovative summer work practices that TEC members have followed over the years to have happier, more productive employees.
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Milwaukee officials want fair share of transit funds
Five prominent Milwaukee area leaders are asking state legislators to provide more funding for Milwaukee County buses, and they...
WHEDA will be economic development catalyst
During my travels I've discovered that the devoted people of Wisconsin possess an inherent work ethic truly second to...
The state should not cut Milwaukee County’s transit aid
Editor's note: The following letter was sent to Wisconsin State Rep. Robin Vos and Sen. Alberta Darling. The letter...
Wisconsin corruption is greased by money
When did corruption influence overtake state politics?My guess is that it started during Tommy Thompson's last two terms when...