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.
WMC survey finds nearly 9 in 10 businesses struggling to find...
Nearly nine in 10 businesses surveyed by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce say they are having trouble hiring new employees, according to data released by the organization Thursday.
What to expect at the Family Business Summit on June 29
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Arthur Thomas, Andrew Weiland and Maredithe Meyer from BizTimes Media preview the upcoming Family and Closely Held Business Summit. The event marks the...
🔒 Wisconsin earnings growth ranks 25th as government checks drive personal...
Given that the first quarter of this year included two rounds of stimulus checks totaling $2,000 for many Americans, it should come as no surprise that personal income rose sharply in the quarter.
DOA Sec. Joel Brennan talks 27th & Wisconsin project, state real...
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Joel Brennan, secretary of Wisconsin Department of Administration, spoke to the Milwaukee Rotary Club last week. He discussed Gov. Tony Evers' plans to...
Weekly Debrief: $100M VC fund cut from budget, understanding SHINE and...
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BizTimes Media associate editor Arthur Thomas is joined by reporter Brandon Anderegg and editor Andrew Weiland to discuss the news of the week....
Guthrie & Frey acquiring KH Water Specialists
Hartland-based Guthrie & Frey Water Conditioning is acquiring Mukwonago-based KH Water Specialists, giving the company a fourth office in southeastern Wisconsin.
🔒 Brady Corp. makes $173 million acquisition to expand its offerings...
Milwaukee-based Brady Corp. paid $173 million to acquire The Code Corp., a Utah-based provider of barcode scanners and software used in track-and-trace applications, the company announced Thursday.
Wisconsin added 3,400 private sector jobs in May as labor force...
Wisconsin employers added 3,400 private sector jobs in May and the state’s labor force participation rate increased to 66.1%, according to data released by...
🔒 Malteurop idling production at Milwaukee plant
Malteurop North America will idle production at its Milwaukee facility and eliminate 28 jobs in the process, according to a notice sent to state officials.
Milwaukee 7’s Jim Paetsch on his new job, tax incentives and...
Starting July 1, Jim Paetsch will take over as executive director of Milwaukee 7, the regional economic development entity that covers southeastern Wisconsin.
Weekly Debrief: The feeling inside Fiserv Forum and mixed state budget...
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BizTimes associate editor Arthur Thomas is joined by reporter Maredithe Meyer and editor Andrew Weiland to discuss the news of the week. Maredithe...
🔒 Milwaukee 7 making leadership changes as of July 1
The Milwaukee 7 southeastern Wisconsin regional economic development organization will make a series of leadership changes as of July 1.
