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Andrew Weiland

Andrew Weiland
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Andrew is the editor of BizTimes Milwaukee. He joined BizTimes in 2003, serving as managing editor and real estate reporter for 11 years. A University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate, he is a lifelong resident of the state. He lives in Muskego with his wife, Seng, their son, Zach, and their dog, Hokey. He is an avid sports fan and is a member of the Muskego Athletic Association board of directors.

Retail plans in store

With the nation's unemployment rate at 10 percent, many consumers have been forced to cut back on their spending. That has hurt retail businesses, and in 2009, development of new retail buildings dropped dramatically.

Doyle says: high-speed rail project is ‘ready to go’

Since the state has already completed extensive planning work, the Milwaukee-to-Madison high-speed rail project is "ready to go," Gov. Jim Doyle said. Construction for the project will begin this year and is expected to be completed by 2013

Chinese investors enter local real estate market

For years, manufacturing operations have moved from the United States to China to take advantage of the low cost of labor there. As China's economy has grown, the U.S. government has increasingly borrowed money from China to fill it's trade gap.

Walker seeks more privatization for county

Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker won a political battle last year when the Milwaukee County Board failed to override three of his budget vetoes that paved the way for the privatization of the county's housekeeping work.

Private college only part of Haymarket Square project

Dan Druml, the Milwaukee franchisee for Paul Davis Restoration, plans to redevelop most of two blocks near the Park East corridor in downtown Milwaukee. The blocks are bounded by West McKinley Avenue, North Sixth Street, West Vliet Street and North Eighth Street.

Mimma’s Café alive and well

Mimma's Café, a popular Italian restaurant on Brady Street in Milwaukee, is doing well and is not going to close, according to restaurant owner...

Northwestern Mutual completes expansion of Franklin campus

Northwestern Mutual recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the $85 million, 6-story, 386,000-square-foot expansion of its Franklin office complex.

Just a Minute with Bill Mann, Owner and President of Laser...

Company address: 1814 Dolphin Road, Waukesha; 1126 S. 70th St., Ste. N301B, MilwaukeeCompany Web site: www.lasertagadventure.com and www.consult-cts.comIndustry: Entertainment and IT ConsultingNumber of employees: 19...

SLIDE SHOW: Discover the Power Within event

The Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing recently held a two-part event at the Milwaukee City Center. All funds raised from the event...

Sales Moves: Customer satisfaction is overrated

I'm sick of customer satisfaction. The worst companies in the world tout the fact that they won some satisfaction award. It's not just a...

Ghazi kills tenant rumors for downtown project

Contrary to numerous recent media reports, The Ghazi Co. is not planning to bring a House of Blues, Hard Rock Café or an ESPNZone...

The Player

Tiger Woods could be prowling in the shadow of Holy Hill someday if Robert Lang's dream comes true. Lang, the owner of The Lang...

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