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.
🔒 Wisconsin GDP down in Q1, but state was among the...
Wisconsin’s economy shrunk slightly in the first quarter, but the change in the state’s real GDP was still among the best performing in the country, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Weekly Debrief: Listening to what Wisconsin bankers have to say about...
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Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss business news of the week in southeastern Wisconsin, including new details...
🔒 Here’s a look inside the budget for the Iron Horse...
Bankruptcy proceedings offer businesses a chance at a fresh start and the ability to reorganize debts, but they also often offer the public a unique chance to see inside the business as financials and other operating details find their way into public documents.
🔒 Power companies delay shutdown of coal power plants in Oak...
WEC Energy Group and Alliant Energy announced plans Thursday to delay the planned retirement of several coal-fired power plants in Wisconsin, citing concerns about a tight energy supply in the Midwest.
Harley-Davidson names new CFO for LiveWire
Harley-Davidson has named Tralisa Maraj as the chief financial officer of its LiveWire business, which is set to be spun off as its own publicly traded company in the near future.
Joel Brennan on GMC’s role in the community, the push for...
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This week’s episode features a recent program from our partners at the Rotary Club of Milwaukee with David Haynes, a Rotarian and editor...
🔒 More than 60% of Wisconsin bank CEOs expect recession in...
More than 60% of Wisconsin bank CEOs say a recession is likely or very likely in the next six months, according to survey results from the Wisconsin Bankers Association.
Leadership Lens: Tim Sheehy on entertainment districts, remote work and building...
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On the latest episode of Leadership Lens, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce president Tim Sheehy joins BizTimes Media managing editor Arthur Thomas and...
🔒 5 minutes with: Steve Booth
Released in mid-May, the 2021 financial results for Milwaukee-based Baird showed $3.41 billion in revenue, a nearly $1.1 billion increase from the previous year....
Weekly Debrief: Is a basketball game at American Family Field a...
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Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media discuss the news of the week, including an announcement that the men’s and women’s basketball...
Pace of wage growth in Wisconsin slowed in May
The pace of year-over-year wage growth in Wisconsin slowed in May but it remained above 6% for the fifth straight month, according to data...
Discovery World opening new STEM lab with PPG support
Discovery World plans to open a new science, technology, engineering and math lab next week with support from Pittsburgh-based PPG, maker of paints, coatings and other specialty materials.
