January 20, 2020

Consumers carry the economy
Economic Trends 2020: A preview of the year ahead in manufacturing, technology, real estate, retail and more.
Annual macroeconomic outlook Q&A with Michael Knetter
20 startups to watch in 2020
Big tourism year on tap for Milwaukee area
Real Estate Spotlight: Statewide opportunity fund could provide needed attention to Wisconsin projects
A new opportunity zone fund with a focus on investing in Wisconsin-based developments and businesses could open the door...
Workforce Development: Region’s manufacturers collaborate to tackle talent challenges
For years, employers have used various strategies to build their talent pipeline: promoting STEM activities in schools, sponsoring meetups...
Commentary: 2020 is Milwaukee’s year to shine
Food and dining website Eater, a brand of New York-based Vox Media, recently included Milwaukee on its list of...
Vacation rentals
My wife, Laura, and I own two vacation rental properties in Prescott, Arizona, and attended the conference known as...
On my nightstand: Justin Kern
Justin Kern has lived near a Great Lake for most of his life, but reading “The Death and Life...
Economic Trends: Beyond workforce challenges, the one thing that’s certain in manufacturing is uncertainty
As a general rule, uncertainty is not good for business, but for almost two years manufacturers have been getting...
Economic Trends: Insurance industry in transformation
The insurance industry has experienced a significant shift in the past two decades, an evolution driven by technology, data...
Economic Trends: GRAEF CEO envisions strong year for company, city
2020 is shaping up to be a big year for GRAEF-USA Inc. The Milwaukee-based design and engineering firm at...
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Economic Trends: Consumers carry the economy
A year ago, many economic experts predicted that the U.S. economy would slow in 2019.
“There is little doubt in...