Fracking makes major impact on U.S. energy supplies
Horizontal directional drilling and hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”) will continue to result in larger domestic energy supplies in the U.S. and lower prices for consumers this year, according to energy industry experts, including Lawrence T. Borgard, the president and chief operating officer of Integrys Energy Group.
Manufacturing leaders still cautious
Manufacturing companies have a lot of cash on their balance sheets, but they will continue to spend it conservatively in 2013, according to Peter Gottsacker, president of St. Francis-based Wixon Inc.
Manufacturers shine on stock market
Just as manufacturing proved to be a strong component of south eastern Wisconsin's economic recovery in 2012, the stock shares of several manufacturers were among the brightest local performers in the past year.
Recovery may need a kickstart
Diminished expectations mark survey results from the latest Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) Business Outlook Survey.
Strong government leadership would boost economy
Economist Mike Knetter, Ph.D., foresees another year of steady, but slow, growth in 2013.
The show must go on… Economic Trends 2013
In the past couple of years, we've heard many company leaders lament that what business hates more than anything else is uncertainty.
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Planning after the fiscal cliff deal
Now that Congress allowed us to fall over the fiscal cliff, but quickly passed legislation to remedy many of the adverse tax consequences, it is time to focus on what actions you should take regarding your estate planning. Anyone who considered doing significant planning at the end of 2012 but didn't, for whatever reason, missed one of the most favorable planning environments ever and the chance to save millions.
Understand the business side of social media
Integrating social media with brand strategy is the new normal. While it takes talent to tell a story in 140 characters, it's important to understand the evolving business behind each social media platform. This includes anticipating how the decisions made by social media companies affect users and the way a brand engages with them.
Midwest Stairs has hand in big projects
Milwaukee-based Midwest Stairs and Iron Inc. only had a couple of jobs under its belt before the Great Recession hit. But that adversity has helped the company learn to roll with the punches.
