Morning Read

4 Minutes

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...

2 Minutes

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...

4 Minutes

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...

2 Minutes

Business

New president named for Johnson Bank

Elizabeth Morin April 1, 2026 0 Comment

Rob Nielsen has been named the new president of Johnson Bank, succeeding Dan Defnet, who has retired. Defnet was named president of Johnson Bank in 2019 and joined Johnson Financial Group, the Racine-based parent...

1 Minute

Business

HellermannTyton North America president Terry Tuttle promoted to also oversee operations in South America

Elizabeth Morin March 31, 2026 0 Comment

Terry Tuttle, who has served as president of HellermannTyton North America since 2017 has been promoted to regional president Americas for the company, meaning she will now oversee its operations in South America as...

3 Minutes

Business

Milwaukee risks losing women leaders over advancement barriers, study finds

Elizabeth Morin March 26, 2026 0 Comment

A new study released by women business leaders organization TEMPO Milwaukee sheds light on the obstacles many women say are standing in the way of their professional advancement, leading some to consider leaving their...

3 Minutes

Business

United Way names new board chair, 2026 Campaign co-chairs

Elizabeth Morin March 25, 2026 0 Comment

At its annual meeting Wednesday, the United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County announced that its incoming 2026-27 board chair is Blake Moret, chairman and CEO Milwaukee-based of Rockwell Automation. “We recognize the expertise...

1 Minute

Business

F Street buys two Harbor View buildings from Wantable for $7.4 million

Elizabeth Morin March 16, 2026 0 Comment

Affiliates of Milwaukee-based commercial real estate development and investment firm F Street have purchased a pair of buildings in Milwaukee’s Harbor View neighborhood from an affiliate of Milwaukee-based online fashion retailer Wantable for $7.4...

1 Minute

Business

World Pac International plans relocation to Pleasant Prairie

Elizabeth Morin March 14, 2026 0 Comment

Sturtevant-based World Pac International USA, Inc. plans to occupy the 40,000-square-foot former LakeView Technology Academy building at 9449 88th Ave. in Pleasant Prairie, according to plans submitted to the village. The company, which operates...

5 Minutes

Business

Milwaukee hospitality leaders say convention center hotel study is flawed

Elizabeth Morin March 12, 2026 0 Comment

Leaders from three prominent companies in Milwaukee’s hospitality and entertainment industries say a study recommending a new convention center hotel in Milwaukee is flawed and its recommendation would hurt the city’s already struggling hotel...