Arthur Thomas
Arthur covers banking and finance and the economy at BizTimes while also leading special projects as an associate editor. He also spent five years covering manufacturing at BizTimes. He previously was managing editor at The Waukesha Freeman. He is a graduate of Carroll University and did graduate coursework at Marquette. A native of southeastern Wisconsin, he is also a nationally certified gymnastics judge and enjoys golf on the weekends.
MMAC outlook survey shows signs of economic weakness, 2025 optimismÂ
Less than half of businesses surveyed by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce expect to see a year-over-year increase in sales, profits or total...
🔒 BizTimes Manufacturing Summit panelists address additional audience questions
The 2024 BizTimes Manufacturing Summit focused on how businesses in the region can thrive through innovation and leverage technology to achieve operational excellence.
Held on...
🔒 Weaker sales in China, North America prompt A.O. Smith guidance...
A.O. Smith is now forecasting its 2024 sales to be flat after weaker-than-expected sales in China and North America during the third quarter prompted...
🔒 New Strattec CEO sees ‘self-help’ opportunities for company
When Jennifer Slater considered joining Strattec Security Corp. as chief executive officer, she saw a company with untapped potential, a recently refreshed board of...
🔒 Microsoft signs deal for 250 MW solar project in Portage...
Microsoft has signed a power purchase agreement with Minneapolis-based National Grid Renewables for the Portage Solar Project located in the towns of Grant and...
🔒 WEC Energy Group seeking to spend $1.7 billion on additional...
WEC Energy Group, the parent company of We Energies, is seeking approval from state regulators to spend more than $1.7 billion to acquire roughly...
🔒 Northwestern Mutual plans $8.2 billion dividend for 2025
Northwestern Mutual plans to pay $8.2 billion in dividends to policyholders next year, setting a company record for the total amount and largest increase...
🔒 Wisconsin’s economic growth cracks top 10 in Q2
Wisconsin’s real gross domestic product grew 4.2% in the second quarter, the sixth highest annualized growth rate of any state in the country.
The figure...
🔒 Waukesha Water Utility planning new $28 million HQ
The Waukesha Water Utility is seeking approval from the state Public Service Commission to build a new 72,555-square-foot, $28.5 million operations center on Chapman...
🔒 Public Record: How have Kohl’s sales changed in recent years?
When Kohl’s Corp. released its second quarter results, the Menomonee Falls-based retailer cut its net sales guidance for the year. The company now expects...
🔒 Which banks gained deposit market share in Wisconsin, metro Milwaukee...
U.S. Bank and JPMorgan Chase Bank both saw their share of deposits in Wisconsin and metro Milwaukee decline over the past year, according to...
Wisconsin added 3,600 private sector jobs in August
Private sector employment in Wisconsin increased by 3,600 in August and the state’s unemployment rate ticked down, according to the latest data from the...
