Economy
Wisconsin GDP down in Q1, but state was among the best performing nationally
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.
More than 60% of Wisconsin bank CEOs expect recession in next six months
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.
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...
Wisconsin unemployment rate ticks up as labor force participation grows
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly in May from 2.8% to 2.9% as the number of people classified as unemployed increased by 600, according to data released by the state Department of Workforce Development.
Metro Milwaukee export growth ahead of other Midwest metros in Q1
Metro Milwaukee exports topped more than $2 billion in the first quarter of the year, a 15.7% increase from the prior year that outpaced most other major Midwestern Metro areas, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
Commentary: Doubling down on downtown
May 13 was a terrible night for downtown Milwaukee as 21 people were injured in three shootings near the...
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Business lending remains healthy in Wisconsin amidst a raft of challenges
A quick glance at the latest numbers for commercial and industrial lending by Wisconsin banks and it would be easy to think the Wisconsin business community is pulling back on making investments, preparing for a recession and had lost all confidence.
Future 50 application deadline extended to Friday, June 3
The deadline to submit applications for the Future 50 awards program has been extended to Friday, June 3.
Sheboygan County 2035 event will examine workforce challenges
To provide an opportunity for the community to take a step back and look at the long-term picture, BizTimes Media is presenting Sheboygan County 2035.
All but two Milwaukee County municipalities lost population last year
All but two of Milwaukee County’s municipalities lost residents in 2021 as the county’s population dropped by 10,090, a decline of roughly 1.1%.
