Employers need to prepare for upcoming ACA rules
Looking ahead to the next six months, employers can take comfort knowing they have already completed the bulk of changes and requirements under the Affordable Care Act, according to John Barlament, partner at Quarles & Brady LLP.
CIOs optimistic about IT hiring in Q3 and Q4
Many chief information officers are feeling positive about information technology hiring in the second half of 2014, according to the most recent Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Forecast and Local Trend Report. In fact, the IT sector continues to fare better than other sectors, with low unemployment for experienced IT professionals in many markets. Professionals with skills in applications development, data analytics and networking are in especially high demand.
Iraq tensions could impact oil prices
The actions of the Sunni group known as ISIS in Iraq could have a significant impact on the price of oil in the United States in the second half of the year.
Healthy gains on the stock market
Although the brutal winter weighed on the U.S. economic recovery, the stock market kept right on soaring in the first half of the year.
MMAC members expect business to pick up
Metro Milwaukee businesses remain optimistic about future growth prospects, according to the latest business outlook survey conducted by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce.
Mid-year Economic Forecast
After a prolonged, brutal and sometimes painful winter, southeastern Wisconsin businesses have begun a summer surge that is expected to gather steam and recover some lost ground in the second half of the year.
Corporate HQs are in the news
It is an extraordinary time of change for the real estate of major corporate headquarters in southeastern Wisconsin.
Snapifeye amplifies reach of brands through social media
Snapifeye Corp.
Milwaukee-based startup
Innovation: Marketing app
www.snapifeye.com
Master of the race waters
Mequon Town Center
WiRED Properties and Shaffer Development have begun construction of the $19 million Mequon Town Center mixed-use development at the northwest corner of Mequon and Cedarburg roads in Mequon.
