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Retailers report stronger sales in September

Most major U.S. retailers posted gains in comparable store sales in September, as shoppers stocked up on back-to-school supplies and snagged discounts and affordable luxuries.

Squabbling continues over streetcar funding

Some Milwaukee officials are requesting that $54.9 million in federal funds for a proposed downtown streetcar project be redirected to the ailing Milwaukee County Transit System, although such a request is likely not possible because of federal guidelines for the money.

BizStarts Milwaukee calls for passage of venture capital bill

BizStarts Milwaukee Inc. celebrated its third anniversary of helping entrepreneurs in southeastern Wisconsin start companies and create jobs.

Joy Global sells notes to help finance acquisition

Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc. announced it has priced an offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.125-percent senior notes due Oct. 15, 2021.

U.S. Bank surpasses M&I for top Milwaukee market share

The former M&I Bank has lost its top spot in Milwaukee area market share, according to a Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. report.

FridgeWaves provides microloans through appliance rentals

A Whitewater-based company has a global focus through its mission of providing microloans to needy individuals abroad.
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Confessions of a diehard Brewers fan

I've been given credentials from Major League Baseball to be in the Miller Park press box as far as...

Don’t let partisans run our elections

In today's highly polarized political environment, the last thing that Wisconsin needs is to have our elections governed by...

Concealed carry is nearly upon us

A new law allowing qualified Wisconsin residents to carry concealed weapons goes into effect on Nov. 1, 2011. As...

Speed of the information age can be blinding

Just seven years ago, Motorola introduced the first thin cell phone to rave reviews and industry dominance. Yet, in...

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