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.
🔒 Jeffers drops plans to buy Twin Disc HQ in Racine
Milwaukee-based J. Jeffers & Co. has dropped plans to purchase the corporate headquarters of Racine-based Twin Disc.
🔒 Fred C. Schwertfeger named president of Horicon Bank
Horicon Bank has named Fred C. Schwertfeger as president of the bank, taking over the role from his father Fred F. Schwertfeger, who remains the company’s chief executive officer.
🔒 Region’s manufacturing sector continued contracting in August
Southeastern Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector continued contracting in August, marking the second straight month the sector has shrank after an extend run of growth.
UPAF’s CEO and board chair on why performing arts groups are...
It is fairly easy to understand how the initial shutdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic would be difficult for performing arts organizations, but Patrick Rath, president and chief executive officer of the United Performing Arts Fund, says the coming season could present an even greater challenge for arts groups in Milwaukee.
Leadership Lens: Children’s Wisconsin CEO Peggy Troy on ‘returning to curious’...
As chief executive officer of Children’s Wisconsin, Peggy Troy leads an organization with a mission to make Wisconsin’s kids the healthiest in the country. Accomplishing that mission, however, requires thinking about a child’s health in more ways than just regular check-ups or visits to urgent care or the emergency room.
Weekly Debrief: Bartolotta’s plans for former Seven Seas building in Delafield
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Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas of BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including The Bartolotta Restaurants' plans to...
MATC receives $5 million gift for trade, technical student scholarships
Milwaukee Area Technical College has received a $5 million gift to fund full-ride scholarships for students who need technical diplomas and certificates for employment in fields like manufacturing, IT and health care.
Wisconsin added 10,000 private sector jobs in July
Wisconsin added an estimated 10,000 private sector jobs in July with most of the increase coming from gains in accommodation and food service, according to data released Thursday by the Department of Workforce Development.
🔒 Rogers Behavioral Health names next president and CEO
Dr. John Boyd will be the next president and chief executive officer of Rogers Behavioral Health System with current president and CEO Pat Hammer announcing plans to retire.
Northwestern Mutual’s John Schlifske on why CEO involvement is important for...
Diversity, equity and inclusion experts are often quick to highlight the importance of having buy-in from top executives, whether its for a new initiative or a DEI push overall.
Weekly Debrief: Milwaukee Tool just keeps growing
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Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas of BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including Milwaukee Tool opening its new...
🔒 Milwaukee Tool’s sales up 25.8% in first half of the...
The Milwaukee Tool business saw its sales increase 25.8% in the first half of the year.
