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Weekly Debrief: One strong month of job growth won’t solve Wisconsin’s population challenges
BizTimes Milwaukee editors Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas discuss the news of the week, including a strong jobs report for the state of Wisconsin in February and the continuation of slow to no population growth in the state.
Beer gardens planned along RiverWalk north of downtown Milwaukee
Just in time for warmer weather, two beer garden projects are in the works along the Milwaukee River, just north of downtown.
City to highlight artist loft project, ARCH Loan program at Saturday event
Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson will join community partners on Saturday morning, March 26, to highlight a new artist loft project in the Harambee neighborhood.
Wisconsin’s job growth was in the top 10 in February, but longer term, state still lags nationally
Private sector employment in Wisconsin grew 0.8% from January to February, one of the strongest increases on record and the eighth best in the country for the month, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Kenosha Kingfish sold to new ownership group
The Kenosha Kingfish, a Northwoods League baseball team, has been sold by its original ownership group to a new group owned by former St. Paul Saints general manager Bill Fanning and real estate developer and investor Mike Zoellner.
Milwaukee County’s population dropped by more than 10,000 in 2021
Milwaukee County’s population decreased 10,090 in 2021 even as the number of births outpaced deaths and the county added more than 700 residents from outside the country, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Fiserv Forum workers union adopts changes to 2020 collective bargaining agreement
In response to workforce challenges highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, union workers at Fiserv Forum are taking steps to improve their labor contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation gives $2 million to Marquette’s dentistry school
The Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation has gifted $2 million to Marquette University’s dentistry school.
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🔒 Milwaukee-based COnovate secures $1 million in SAFE financing
Milwaukee-based COnovate, Inc. has completed a $1 million SAFE financing round. Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) funding is a simpler alternative to convertible notes.
🔒 Franklin-based Steele Solutions acquires Ohio company
Franklin-based Steele Solutions Inc. has acquired Tiffin, Ohio-based Tiffin Metal Products (TMP). Terms of the deal, which closed March 18, were not disclosed.
🔒 Scale Up Milwaukee executive director named CEO of WHEDA
Elmer Moore Jr., the executive director of Scale Up Milwaukee has been appointed by Gov. Tony Evers to serve as the chief executive officer and executive director of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA).
🔒 Illinois developer purchases 132 acres in Kenosha County
La Grange, Illinois-based developer Becknell Industrial has purchased 132 acres along the I-94 corridor in Kenosha County, with plans for industrial development.
