Business
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Strike at Miller Brewing Co. ends after contract reached with parent company
Workers at the historic Milwaukee brewery were on strike for about a week before reaching an agreement with Molson Coors
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State’s economic development agency creates new tribal liaison position
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, or WEDC, recently announced the new tribal liaison will be the first point of contact within the state’s tribes with the goal of increasing economic development opportunities.Â
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City officials in Superior explore buying private utility’s assets
For 135 years, Superior Water, Light and Power has served residents in northern Wisconsin. City officials are analyzing whether to buy the private utility company’s assets, citing frustration on rate hikes.
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FTC chair hears concerns about Sauk County nursing home sale
Opponents of Sauk County’s plan to sell its public nursing home to a private owner are hoping the FTA chair’s visit puts pressure on state officials.
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Wisconsin veterinary clinic tries new model, choosing co-op over corporate ownership
As an alternative to corporate ownership, a veterinary clinic with locations in Spring Green and Mazomanie last year became Cooperative Veterinary Care, which could be the first employee-owned vet co-op in the nation.
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Tips from Wisconsin independent publishers on how to get a book made
As more authors are seeking small, independent presses to take their work from manuscript to the shelf, WPR spoke with two Wisconsin industry leaders to better understand the process.
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Auto technician worker shortage creates challenges for Wisconsin repair shops, technical colleges
Wisconsin auto repair shops are experiencing a shortage of workers to fill vacant auto technician roles, and it’s leading some to have longer wait times for their customers.
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Wisconsin businesses say high interest rates have slowed expansion plans
Wisconsin businesses are relatively pessimistic about the economy as they combat high interest rates and inflation. But the state continues to outperform the nation when it comes to unemployment and workforce participation.
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Microsoft buys more land in Racine County near data center project
Less than a month after buying roughly 170 acres in Racine County, Microsoft has acquired even more land for its $3.3 billion data center campus.
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Oshkosh businesses excited for increased traffic from EAA AirVenture
EAA AirVenture is expected to bring roughly 670,000 people to Oshkosh and generate more than $170 million in total economic impact to the region. The event is known as the world’s largest air show and fly-in convention.