‘Water the Flowers’
A couple of months ago, I asked a friend to come with me to watch the open players in...
Succession Plan
Question: I am the CEO of a small manufacturing company. One of the issues that has come up is...
External Workforce
It's 2 p.m., and you have 10 service people on the road. You assume that they are all making...
Follow the Money at MATC
The Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is an indispensable 21st century resource for Wisconsin and our workforce. Yet, local...
Harken’s Innovation Created International Market for Sailing Gear
Every summer, products made by Harken Yacht Equipment, a Pewaukee-based manufacturer, are on display at Milwaukee's lakefront. Chances are...
Making Art Education Available
Of the 96,000 students enrolled in Milwaukee Public Schools, 18,000 are not receiving instruction in the arts, due to...
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New Law, New Market
A law passed by Congress two years ago drastically changed banking. The Checking for the 21st Century Act, or...
Venture Capital is an Eternal Struggle in Wisconsin
When it comes to venture capital funding, Wisconsin is a victim of its geography. That simply means Badger State...
Lean in the Office
Some Milwaukee-area manufacturers are finding that the principles of lean manufacturing – examining and implementing the most efficient and...
Replicating the Milwaukee Model
The Wisconsin offices of Northern Trust Corp. have been a beacon of success for the Chicago-based company. Because of...
