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Plans for Rockwell Automation plant in New Berlin draws concerns and pushback from nearby residents

Elizabeth Morin June 2, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee-based industrial automation company Rockwell Automation‘s for a 1 million-square-foot plant on a 100-acre site in New Berlin is drawing concerns and opposition from residents who say the development may negatively impact the community....

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Finance

Study: Small business growth in Wisconsin stunted despite establishment surge

Elizabeth Morin May 28, 2026 0 Comment

A Wisconsin Policy Forum study released Thursday suggested that small business growth in Wisconsin pales in comparison to small business establishment in the state from 2020 to 2025. The study, conducted using data from...

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Business

BizTimes Milwaukee editors win national journalism awards

Elizabeth Morin May 21, 2026 0 Comment

BizTimes Milwaukee won four national journalism awards in this year’s annual Alliance of Area Business Publishers Editorial Excellence Awards competition. The awards were presented this week at the AABP’s annual summer conference, held this...

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Finance

Local dealers ‘encouraged’ by Harley-Davidson’s relaunch of entry-level models

Elizabeth Morin May 15, 2026 0 Comment

Among several initiatives included in Harley-Davidson’s Back to the Bricks strategy announced in early May, the relaunch of two entry-level motorcycles has local dealers encouraged for future sales. Harley-Davidson CEO Arthur Starrs announced plans...

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Finance

Brady Street BID names new executive director

Elizabeth Morin May 12, 2026 0 Comment

The Brady Street Business Improvement District has named Anna Matel Antoine as its new executive director, the organization announced Tuesday. Antoine, a Milwaukee native, most recently served as tourism director for the Town of...

3 Minutes

Finance

Regents appoint interim UW president while committee begins permanent search

Elizabeth Morin May 8, 2026 0 Comment

UW-Superior Chancellor Renée Wachter will serve as interim president of the Universities of Wisconsin, following the April ousting of former president Jay Rothman. Additionally, Board of Regents president Amy Bogost announced Friday that a...

1 Minute

Finance

City of Milwaukee buys building in 30th Street Industrial Corridor for $1.8 million

Elizabeth Morin May 5, 2026 0 Comment

The City of Milwaukee has purchased a 106,500-square-foot industrial building within the 30th Street Industrial Corridor area on the northwest side for $1.8 million, according to state records. The warehouse, built in 1903, is...

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Business

Gateway Technical College names new president and CEO

Elizabeth Morin May 4, 2026 0 Comment

Gateway Technical College, which has campuses and centers in Racine, Kenosha and Walworth counties, today announced that Veronique Vien Tran has been named its next president and chief executive officer. Tran currently serves...

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Finance

Costco buys site for Franklin store, construction to begin this week

Elizabeth Morin May 4, 2026 0 Comment

Issaquah, Washington-based Costco Wholesale Corp. has purchased the 20.5-acre site in Franklin where it plans to build a new store for $4.6 million, according to state records. Construction of the store is expected to...

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Business

ManpowerGroup sells its Jefferson Wells business unit to Sikich for $100 million

Elizabeth Morin May 1, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee-based workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup announced that it has sold its Jefferson Wells business unit to Naperville, Illinois-based professional services firm Sikich for $100 million. Jefferson Wells is a professional services firm providing finance...