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New Evers order allows many retailers to open with limit on number of customers
Gov. Tony Evers on Monday announced a new emergency order allowing standalone or strip-mall based retail stores to offer in-person shopping for up to five customers at a time.
COVID-19 pandemic has been ‘unmitigated disaster financially’ for Advocate Aurora, CEO says
Preparing and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic has been an “unmitigated disaster financially” for Advocate Aurora Health, chief executive officer Jim Skogsbergh said.
Independent Business Association of Wisconsin urges Evers to reopen state’s economy
The Independent Business Association of Wisconsin today urged Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to re-open the state’s economy, which has been largely shut down by his “Safer at Home” order since late March in an attempt to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Fiserv expects measured recovery from pandemic’s economic impact
Brookfield-based payments giant Fiserv reported early signs of recovery from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic after enduring a decline in business due to shelter-in-place orders, the company recently announced in an earnings call.
Two Milwaukee sites now offering drive-thru, walk-up COVID-19 testing
Two community-based testing sites have begun offering free drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing today in Milwaukee.
Bethesda Lutheran Communities CEO discusses the rewards, challenges of taking firm stance on COVID-19
Mike Thirtle, president and chief executive officer of Brookfield-based Bethesda Lutheran Communities, made the call in late February that its residential facilities would shelter in place – a decision that came weeks before most governors began issuing social distancing orders.
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Viewpoints: How to lead during the COVID-19 crisis
The COVID-19 crisis is clearly the black swan event of your business career and maybe even your life.
Milwaukee Public Market leader says it’s well-positioned to handle COVID-19 challenges
The Milwaukee Public Market has been largely desolate since the onset of COVID-19 forced bars, restaurants and venues to limit operations or close doors. But that changed last week as vendors started to restock their shelves and fire up their grills for what's considered phase one of the market's reopening.
Briggs & Stratton sales down 30% in April, but home improvement activity picking up
Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. estimates the onset of the COVID-19 coronavirus cost it around $40 million in sales during its fiscal third quarter and sales were down 30% in April to start the fourth quarter.
No plans to close COVID-19 alternate care facility at State Fair Park despite lack of patients
More than two weeks after it was set up the alternate care facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park has not received any COVID-19 patients yet, as southeastern Wisconsin hospitals have not experienced extreme capacity surges.
