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Business

Regents say Rothman lacked urgency as UW System president

Elizabeth Morin April 9, 2026 0 Comment

Two members of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents are pushing back against claims that their firing of UW System President Jay Rothman came without warning, and said Rothman’s leadership style lacked the decisiveness...

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Finance

Critics say approval of Port Washington TIF referendum could make it harder for city to attract development

Elizabeth Morin April 9, 2026 0 Comment

After months of contentious debate surrounding the data center that is now under construction in Port Washington, city voters on Tuesday approved a referendum which requires the city to get approval from voters for...

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Business

$2 million in funding fuels Acts Housing expansion in Rock County

Elizabeth Morin April 9, 2026 0 Comment

A Milwaukee nonprofit organization focused on expanding access to homeownership is growing its footprint in southern Wisconsin after securing nearly $2 million in new funding. Acts Housing announced Thursday that it will expand services...

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Finance

SHINE Technologies to receive $263 million federal loan for Janesville fusion facility

Elizabeth Morin April 9, 2026 0 Comment

Janesville-based SHINE Technologies announced today a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to provide a $263 million loan to support the completion of its Chrysalis facility, which is slated to become...

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Business

Michelin expands prestigious restaurant ratings to Milwaukee as part of new Great Lakes dining guide

Elizabeth Morin April 8, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee has a shot at adding Michelin to the growing list of culinary accolades its dining scene has received in recent years. That’s because the prestigious Michelin Guide is now, for the very first...

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Business

Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents fires president Jay Rothman, but won’t say why

Elizabeth Morin April 7, 2026 0 Comment

The Universities of Wisconsin president Jay Rothman has been fired by the UW Board of Regents, which voted unanimously Tuesday to remove Rothman from his position, ending his tenure immediately after a brief closed-door...

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Finance

Marcus Theatres CFO promoted to division president

Elizabeth Morin April 7, 2026 0 Comment

Marcus Theatres chief financial officer Jeffry Tomachek has been promoted to lead the division as president, its Milwaukee-based parent company Marcus Corp. announced Tuesday. Tomachek’s tenure with Marcus Theatres spans nearly three decades, including the...

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Business

Axe-throwing bar on Milwaukee’s East Side to close, concept relocating to Walker’s Point

Elizabeth Morin April 6, 2026 0 Comment

Axe-throwing bar AXE MKE will close up shop on Milwaukee’s East Side as owner Bars & Recreation moves the concept to one of its other locations, in the city’s Walker’s Point neighborhood. The Milwaukee-based...

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Finance

Skyline Catering positioned for continued growth with purchase of Bucyrus Club, succession plan

Elizabeth Morin April 6, 2026 0 Comment

With the recent purchase of the Bucyrus Club & Event Center building and a second-generation succession plan in motion, South Milwaukee-based Skyline Catering has its sights set on the future. The owners of Skyline...

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Business

BizExpo, region’s largest business to business networking conference, to be held on May 21

Elizabeth Morin April 5, 2026 0 Comment

BizExpo, BizTimes Media’s annual daylong business to business networking conference, the largest in southeastern Wisconsin, will be held on Thursday, May 21, at Brookfield Conference Center. Click here to register to attend. BizExpo 2026...