Ideas
US Bank survey says high net worth investors are still in the stock market
A recent survey by U.S. Bank shows that millionaire investors are still highly engaged in the stock market, despite...
Caterpillar acquires Bucyrus, sees $400M in annual synergies
Caterpillar Inc. will acquire South Milwaukee-based Bucyrus International Inc. for about $8.6 billion. The transaction is expected to close...
Study shows how high-speed rail would boost Wisconsin’s economy
There is a reason why our economic competitors around the world are investing in passenger rail – because competing...
This time out could be useful for high-speed rail
The high-speed train issue is sure generating lots of comment and interest these days. With Scott Walker scheduled to take...
Performance reviews
It's that time of year when managers and supervisors sit down with their subordinates and have that annual dreaded conversation, the performance appraisal.
Words matter
Question: "A large percentage of our employees are technical professionals in engineering and associated disciplines. We have...
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Bad advice
I appreciate that there are many capable, well-intentioned people who work on both sides of the aisle in our political system and I mean them no disrespect. However, I think most people would agree that if our political system is not broken, it is at least in a state of serious disrepair. As a result, it's a great model for how not to lead.
Innovate or die
Remember we first learned about entrepreneurship when we studied that Thomas Edison invented the light bulb? We grew up with it. It helped change the life of Americans for generations. This iconic American invention will now disappear from the American landscape.
Opponents spew myths about high-speed rail
I speak as a former resident, of 23 years, of Waukesha County who has worked within the transportation field...
Get on the jobs train, Governor Walker
Too bad Governor-elect Scott Walker was not in attendance to hear Mac Holladay address Madison-region leaders at Thrive's annual...