Economy
Milwaukee-area companies’ sales, profit expectations decline for third quarter, MMAC survey indicates
Sales expectations and optimism about profits for the third quarter declined sharply among Milwaukee-area businesses, according to the latest Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Business Outlook Survey.
WEDC’s plan for a faster economic recovery in Wisconsin
Pick almost anyeconomic indicator and chances are it hit unthinkable levels in Wisconsin this year.
The unemployment rate? Jumped from 3.1%...
Wisconsin unemployment rate drops to 8.5%
The Wisconsin economy's labor market improved during June as the unemployment rate fell to 8.5% and the state added 99,300 private sector jobs during the month
Wisconsin GDP down 5% in first quarter
Wisconsin’s real gross domestic product dropped at a 5% annualized rate in the first quarter, the largest decline since the first quarter of 2009, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Wisconsin early stage companies raised record dollars in 2019
Wisconsin’s venture capital ecosystem continues to mature in 2019 after the state’s early stage firms raised a record of more than $450 million in venture capital.
Focus on the future of manufacturing, workforce and housing during Washington County 2035
When preparing for the uncertainty that lies ahead, your plan doesn’t matter as much as your philosophy, said futurist...
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Even with record unemployment, businesses likely won’t see higher payroll taxes until 2022, report says
Despite a more than $300 million drop in Wisconsin’s unemployment fund this year, businesses in the state will likely...
COVID-19 Waivers: Can They Reduce Your Business Risk?
As states begin to reopen and loosen restrictions on public gatherings and business closures in response to the COVID-19...
Despite adding 16,500 jobs in May, metro Milwaukee employment is down nearly 100,000
Metro Milwaukee employment increased 16,500 from April to May, but the region’s total employment is still down by 99,800 from May 2019, according to recently released data.
Wisconsinites are growing more comfortable amid COVID-19, but hesitate to return to all activities
Wisconsinites are growing more comfortable with the idea of returning to a wide-range of activities that have been limited during the coronavirus outbreak, according to the latest Marquette University Law School poll.
