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Manpower exec says AI adoption, literacy will help close talent gap

Elizabeth Morin February 27, 2026 0 Comment

More than 70% of employers in the U.S. say they are struggling to find the skilled talent they need, according to a survey conducted by Milwaukee-based ManpowerGroup. The solution to closing that talent gap:...

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Marcus Corp. advances entertainment development plans at Pabst Farms

Elizabeth Morin February 26, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee-based Marcus Corp. is moving forward with plans for an entertainment-focused development at Pabst Farms in Oconomowoc. Last spring, a Marcus affiliate purchased a 16-acre parcel near the intersection of Summit Avenue and Pabst Farms...

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Finance

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum plans new location, aims to double size

Elizabeth Morin February 26, 2026 0 Comment

The Betty Brinn Children’s Museum plans to announce a new location later this year that would double its size, a move leaders say is necessary to meet growing demand and expand access to early...

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Finance

Children’s Wisconsin raises $308 million in largest fundraising campaign to date

Elizabeth Morin February 26, 2026 0 Comment

After five years that spanned a global pandemic and a shifting health care landscape, Children’s Wisconsin has closed the books on the largest fundraising effort in its history. The health system announced it raised...

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The Franchisee: Rohita Shah

Elizabeth Morin February 25, 2026 0 Comment

The Franchise: Los Angeles-based Mathnasium is a math-only learning center with more than 1,200 locations worldwide, including about 20 in Wisconsin. The company offers supplemental education services, including tutoring and enrichment, for students in...

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Real Estate Spotlight: Housing proposals stack up in West Bend’s tight market

Elizabeth Morin February 24, 2026 0 Comment

After more than a decade of relatively quiet residential development, momentum has returned to West Bend. At the south edge of the city, plans are moving ahead for nearly 400 apartments on what...

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Finance

MKE Tech Hub, WMEP help launch AI support network for manufacturers

Elizabeth Morin February 24, 2026 0 Comment

A newly announced collaboration between the MKE Tech Hub Coalition, Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP), the Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC) and Center for Advanced Manufacturing & AI (CAM-AI), will support the creation of a...

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Business

Forj raises $3 million to fuel innovation, scale membership platform amid 30% growth

Elizabeth Morin February 23, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee-based software startup Forj has raised another $3 million that will allow the company to commercialize new innovations while supporting its ongoing sales growth. Forj provides a virtual events and member experience platform for...

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Finance

Steve Wierschem promoted to CEO of First Federal Bank of Wisconsin

Elizabeth Morin February 23, 2026 0 Comment

Waukesha-based First Federal Bank of Wisconsin announced that Steve Wierschem has been promoted to president and chief executive officer. Wierschem served as chief financial officer of the bank from 2020 until December of 2025...

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Finance

2026 Glance at Yesteryear

Elizabeth Morin February 23, 2026 0 Comment

New life for once-seized building This 1918 photo shows the Barth Company building at 131 S. First St. in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point neighborhood. The building was seized by the U.S. government under the Trading...