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.
🔒 With unemployment at 3%, how does Wisconsin’s job data compare...
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate dipped to 3% in November, tying a record low previously set in 2017 and 2018, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
🔒 BRP to hire 175 at former Evinrude plant in Sturtevant
Less than two years after ending production of Evinrude outboard engines and laying off hundreds, Quebec-based BRP is seeking to hire 175 people at its Sturtevant facility.
Lauber Community Partners president Julie Tolan: Inspiring nonprofits to think creatively...
Julie Tolan, president of Lauber Community Partners, joins BizTimes associate editors Lauren Anderson and Arthur Thomas to discuss her work in the nonprofit...
Fox Point man faces federal charges for allegedly using investor money...
A Fox Point man facing federal charges is being accused of defrauding investors of more than $5.5 million through two separate investment schemes, including allegedly using the money for “Ponzi-like payments to prior investors and to fund his own lifestyle.”
🔒 5 minutes with… Nick Gangestad
When Nick Gangestad retired as CFO of 3M, he expected to go into teaching or serve on boards, not take another operational role. But...
🔒 CEO of the Year: Aaron Jagdfeld, Generac
Generac has grown a lot since Aaron Jagdfeld took over as chief executive officer in 2008. Its revenue in 2021 is on pace to...
Harley’s LiveWire division will merge with SPAC to become publicly traded
Harley-Davidson Inc. plans to merge LiveWire, its electric motorcycle division, with AEA-Bridges Impact Corp. or ABIC, a special purpose acquisition corporation, in a deal...
Weekly Debrief: ‘A wake-up call for Wisconsin employers’ as half of...
Lauren Anderson, Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including a survey from...
🔒 Harley doing away with its chief administrative officer role
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. will once again have a chief human resources officer and is doing away with its chief administrative officer role.
Which southeast Wisconsin county’s economy was hardest hit in 2020?
The real gross domestic product of metro Milwaukee declined 5% from 2019 to 2020, the 78th largest decline out of 384 metro areas in the country, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
What business lessons did you learn in 2021? BizTimes wants to...
The end of the year is often a time for reflection. We take the time to look back on the year that was and draw lessons from our experiences. The past year may not match the unprecedented events of 2020, but it has been full challenges and opportunities for the Milwaukee business community.
NVNG makes first two investments after closing on $40 million raise
Madison-based NVNG Investment Advisors has made its first two investments after closing on its initial $40 million fund raise in October.
