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Milwaukee area is among nation’s strongest industrial markets
Based on an examination of the latest real estate market data, the metro Milwaukee area is arguably one of the strongest industrial markets in the nation.
Power Play: Wisconsin Energy launches $3.5 billion investment in state
Wisconsin Energy Corp., the state's largest electricity and natural gas provider, plans to invest $3.5 billion in infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy projects across the state by 2016.
Wisconsin Energy Corp. @ a glance
- The company has two main subsidiaries: utility provider Wisconsin Electric Power Co., doing business as We Energies, and We Power, which designs, builds and owns its electric generating plants.
Valley Power Plant conversion could increase steam rates
Wisconsin Energy Corp. is converting its Valley Power Plant in Milwaukee from coal to natural gas, a project that could cost upward of $65 million and result in increased utility rates for some of the company's customers.
Streetcar project is entwined with utility implications
The City of Milwaukee's proposed downtown streetcar project is moving forward with design and engineering, despite objections over the cost of moving utilities to make room for the line.
Election closure could boost stock market
Whether the outcome of the presidential election is four more years for Democrat Barack Obama or a new administration led by Republican Mitt Romney, several area financial analysts predict the lifting of pre-election uncertainty will result in a stock market rally.
Jannsen targets pro athletes as clients
Jannsen + Company, an accounting and business resources firm based in Pewaukee, has forged a partnership with the Milwaukee Admirals Hockey Club as part of its growing initiative to coach athletes in wealth management and tax obligations.
Some REIT sectors look better than others
Real estate investment trust analysts say REITs are a good piece of a diversified investment portfolio, but some types of REITs appear poised to perform better than others.
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Money Directory: Finance, Retirement & Wealth Management
The U.S. economy has been slow to recover, unemployment remains high, the federal government's credit rating has been downgraded and some still fear the economy could slip back into a recession as more uncertainty looms in world markets because of the impending European debt crisis.
The Rotary business mantra: Do your deals benefit all parties involved?
A majority of business organizations have a moral code or an ethical statement which drive the conduct of their business transactions.
Beware of another kind of deficit
"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples."
— Mother Teresa
Hire the right people: Measured approach identifies the best in class
Question:
"Enjoyed your last column in BizTimes on human capital management (HCM). I wonder if you could expand on the 'acquiring employees' aspect of that column. I lead an engineering consulting firm and we've had a hard time of late identifying front-line employees who are going to work out. Is there a way to be more scientific about this? Thanks!"
