COVID-19
Many Milwaukee-area hotels remain open amidst COVID-19 outbreak
It's no secret that tourism and hospitality are among the hardest hit industries of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. But even as travel restrictions and canceled events keep hotel occupancies frighteningly low, many hotels in Milwaukee remain open for business.
Startup pivots to offer laundry services amid pandemic
A local startup has found a way to adapt during the economic downturn to not only save itself, but also help others in need of an essential service – laundry.
Molson Coors paying an extra $5 per hour for brewery work
Molson Coors Beverage Co. is paying hourly brewery employees an extra $5 per hour for any onsite work.
Construction industry seeks clarification from state, local leaders on what is ‘essential’
Construction and real estate industry representatives are seeking clarification from state and local leaders on what should be considered essential construction activity during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
State launches personal protective equipment donation process
As Wisconsin braces for a shortage of personal protection equipment for its health care workers, the state has launched a new process for receiving supplies.
Milwaukee Public Museum furloughs staff, cuts executive salaries
After closing its doors on March 14 due to coronavirus concerns, the Milwaukee Public Museum today announced it has temporary furloughed staff and reduced salaries for its executive leadership.
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Briggs & Stratton CEO taking a 40% salary cut amid coronavirus
Five top executives at Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. will take a combined annualized $1 million cut in their base salaries in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
By the Numbers: Kohl’s Corp. said it has fully drawn its $1 Billion unsecured credit facility
Kohl’s Corp. said it has fully drawn its
$1 Billion
unsecured credit facility to increase its cash position and preserve...
Some retailers see business surge
Social distancing requirements to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus in America have had a devasting effect on...
The Tandem serving up hundreds of free meals to laid off workers
As restaurants work to stay in business with empty dining rooms and skeleton crews, many laid-off service industry workers are adjusting to their own new normal--Â for some that means struggling to put food on the table.