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Wisconsin added 11,100 private-sector jobs in March, still down nearly 100k from last year
Wisconsin added 11,100 private-sector jobs in March, but the state’s employment remained down by 98,300 from March 2020, according to data from the Department of Workforce Development.
Family-owned pet store to open on Milwaukee’s East Side
A German Shepherd puppy named Franklin is one of many family members managing day-to-day operations at Skilos, a new pet store opening Thursday on Milwaukee’s East Side.
PGA Tour Champions event in Madison to return this year
The American Family Insurance Championship, a PGA Tour Champions event held at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison, will return this year, with up to 5,000 attendees allowed per day.
Milwaukee man pleads guilty to fraud in obtaining PPP loans
Steven Smith, 42, of Milwaukee has pleaded guilty to federal bank fraud for his role in fraudulently obtaining over $600,000 in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Report: Milwaukee housing leaders say affordable housing developments should be located near job hubs, suburbs
More financial support is needed to develop additional affordable housing units in metro Milwaukee, according to a new report.
Granville Connection approved for $250,000 grant
The Milwaukee Common Council approved $250,000 in funding for the Granville Connection, a proposed hub of restaurants and small businesses near Milwaukee’s former Northridge Mall.
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Walnut Way establishes new Lindsay Heights headquarters for its landscaping business
Walnut Way Conservation Corp. is converting a collection of four properties along West Fond du Lac Avenue in Milwaukee into the new headquarters for the organization's workforce development arm, Blue Skies Landscaping.
Commentary: Brookfield mayor ‘very frustrated’ with Legislature
Previously, I wrote about how the Republican-controlled state Legislature has reduced local control in Wisconsin, giving local government officials...
Tip sheet: Offsetting loss with new revenue streams
After a year marked by loss and challenge, many small businesses are looking at a long road to full...
Fair compensation
Before we proceed, let’s address these two questions:Â
Are you prepared to answer difficult questions from employees on your...