Recent media coverage
December 2022
12/21, WTMJ Radio: MKE Economy Briefing
12/21, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Republican convention in Milwaukee to be held July 15-18, 2024
12/21, Milwaukee Business Journal: Businesses migrating, USPS data show
12/16, WisBusiness.com: Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: Andrew Davis appointed to VP of governmental affairs
12/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: Opinion: Safe, modern I-94 east-west corridor closer to reality with eight-lane alternative
12/14, WisBusiness.com: MMAC figures show impact of workforce diversity initiative
12/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: Where do Milwaukee execs want to fly nonstop as Southwest, other airlines consider new MKE routes?
12/13, WTMJ TV: TMJ4 @TheTable: MMAC's effort to create more diversity in the workplace making progress
12/13, BizTimes: Companies participating in MMAC’s Region of Choice initiative are on pace for diversity goals, far outpacing region’s overall rate of diverse hiring
12/13, Milwaukee Business Journal: Region of Choice employers increasing workforce diversity: MMAC
12/13, Wisconsin Eye: MMAC Business of Metro MKE Series: MMAC’s Region of Choice Initiative
12/7, BizTimes: Most economic indicators tracked by MMAC improved in October
12/2, Milwaukee Business Journal: Community leaders increase push for more revenue
November 2022
11/28, OnMilwaukee.com: The future is female: Storyteller Anna Lardinois
11/23, WTMJ Radio: MKE Economy Briefing
11/14, WisBusiness.com: Economic trends mixed in Milwaukee, MMAC report shows
11/14, BizTimes: Most economic indicators tracked by MMAC improved in September
11/11, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin DOT has redone the Milwaukee west I-94 study. Plans remain to widen it from 6 to 8 lanes
11/11, BizTimes: WisDOT to pursue freeway expansion to 8 lanes along I-94 East-West corridor
11/11, Milwaukee Business Journal: How are Milwaukee-area manufacturing firms handling the work from home movement?
11/10, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee-area manufacturers still struggling to hire, retain workers
11/4, Milwaukee Business Journal: Keeping Fiserv - a behind-the-scenes look at how the big deal came together
October 2022
10/27, WisPolitics.com: African markets seen as export opportunity for Wisconsin companies
10/20, WisBusiness.com: Expert warns of semiconductor industry vulnerabilities
10/5, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: A succession plan is in the works for the Milwaukee area's largest business group.
10/4, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: A cocoa processing company from the west African nation of Ghana is opening a local plant. Why did the company choose Franklin?
10/4, Milwaukee Business Journal: Ghana company chooses Franklin for first U.S. manufacturing plant
10/4, BizTimes: Ghana-based Niche Cocoa to open first North American location in Franklin
10/4, WTMJ TV: African cocoa maker Niche Cocoa opening plant in Franklin, Wisconsin
10/4, Fox 6: Ghana cocoa company opening Franklin manufacturing facility
10/4, WUWM Radio: Niche Cocoa becomes largest African food and beverage investment in U.S. with Franklin expansion
September 2022
9/27, WUWM Radio: Hispanic Collaborative president explains effort to support growing Latino community
9/23, Milwaukee Business Journal: See Milwaukee business executives take over Union Station in Washington
9/21, Technical.ly: ‘You have to build culture’: MKEsports Alliance’s founder talks esports’ potential
9/15, WisconsinInno: 3D printing firm chose Milwaukee over Detroit for major U.S. hub with 150 jobs
9/15, Urban Milwaukee: Third Ward Attracts Top 3D Printer Manufacturer
9/15, WisBusiness.com: Business travel to Milwaukee remains limited while conventions seeing resurgence
9/13, Milwaukee Business Journal: Downtown Milwaukee's activity is recovering, but still short of pre-pandemic levels
9/12, WisBusiness.com: Talking Trade with Briggs & Stratton’s Jennifer Jin on trade sanction impacts
9/7, WisBusiness.com: Milwaukee area economy slows in July, report shows
9/7, Shepherd Express: Making it in Milwaukee - recent expansions are evidence that our city remains a manufacturing powerhouse
9/2, Milwaukee Business Journal: City, state partnership necessary for growth
9/2, Urban Milwaukee: FaB Wisconsin announces new executive director
9/2, Wispolitics.com: July Economic Trends report for metro Milwaukee
August 2022
8/29, Urban Milwaukee: Will Republicans Give Milwaukee a Sales Tax?
8/19, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee and the state have long been at odds. Quiet meetings this week may mark 'a reset.'
8/17, WTMJ Radio: MKE Economy Briefing
8/9, Milwaukee Business Journal: After RNC win, big individual GOP donors first on the list for host committee
8/5, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee confirmed as host of Republican National Convention in 2024
8/5, BizTimes: It’s official: Milwaukee will host the 2024 Republican National Convention
8/5, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: How Milwaukee landed the 2024 Republican National Convention
8/5, Fox 6: 2024 Republican National Convention: Milwaukee selected to host
8/5, WisBusiness.com: Republican Party officially selects Milwaukee for 2024 convention
8/2, BizTimes: Most MMAC members expect to grow sales, profits in third quarter
July 2022
7/28, Milwaukee Business Journal: Once deemed 'Milwaukee's hometown airline,' will Midwest Express ever be able to relaunch?
7/15, BizTimes: RNC site selection committee recommends Milwaukee to host the 2024 Republican National Convention
7/15, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee recommended as site for 2024 Republican National Convention
7/15, Milwaukee Business Journal: Advocate Aurora/Atrium would be among largest health systems in U.S.
7/13, BizTimes: Future 50 winners for 2022 announced
7/8, WisBusiness.com: May economic trends report for metro Milwaukee
7/6, Construction Equipment Guide: AEM Hosts Milwaukee Officials for Infrastructure Discussion
7/5, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 'A paradigm shift': Companies wrestle with implementing diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives, while others grow with the change
7/1, Milwaukee Business Journal: Expand I-94 to eight lanes to help region grow
June 2022
6/29, WTMJ Radio: Flight capacity is down, potentially causing issues for flyers
6/29, BizTimes: What an Advocate Aurora and Atrium combination means for southeastern Wisconsin
6/29, Urban Milwaukee: Will Advocate Aurora and Atrium Merger Help Community?
6/27, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Komatsu holds opening ceremony for $285 million campus
6/23, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: We Energies and Alliant Energy coal plants in Wisconsin to stay open longer due to energy supply fears
6/20, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: How a $35 million upgrade will boost business in the already bustling Port Milwaukee
6/20, BizTimes: Tim Sheehy on entertainment districts, remote work and building consensus
6/17, Milwaukee Business Journal: MMAC hosts first Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit, Region of Choice discussions
6/16, Milwaukee Business Journal: Corry Joe Biddle: Community Supporter — Making the city a region of choice
6/15, WTMJ Radio: Where did all the workers go? Labor shortage explained
6/15, WUWM Radio: Wisconsin COVID-19 update includes number of cases and deaths, caution about variants
6/8, WTMJ Radio: Proposal of entertainment near American Family Field has potential, but poses several challenges
6/8, WTMJ Radio: MKE Economy Briefing
6/7, Milwaukee Business Journal: Wisconsin ranks third nationwide for small business hiring struggles. Here's why.
6/6, CBS 58: 'Help Wanted' billboards increase as employers struggle to find workers to meet demand
6/1, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee Common Council approves deal that could lead to hosting 2024 RNC
6/1, WISN TV: Milwaukee Common Council passes RNC agreement, resolution
May 2022
5/26, Milwaukee Business Journal: Republican convention deal not dead despite Common Council committee action
5/25, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Would remote fences prevent more downtown Milwaukee shootings? Leaders are torn.
5/25, WNOV Radio: WNOV Radio: Take 10 interview segment with Rachaad Howard (12:00 mark)
5/16, WTMJ TV: Business leaders stand by Milwaukee
5/13, WTMJ TV: Economic expert weighs in on price tracker data
5/12, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee Tool to spend $206M, add 1,000 jobs in southeast Wisconsin
5/11, WisBusiness.com: Business Council director touts supplier diversity programs; State’s COVID burden worsening but manageable
5/11, Milwaukee Business Journal: Kohl's shareholders retain board
5/10, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
5/9, BizTimes: Hiring in 2022: The search for talent isn’t getting any easier
5/5, WUWM Chancellor’s Report: Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in Milwaukee's institutions
5/3, Wispolitics.com: MMAC survey finds tempered optimism among business leaders
5/3, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Should Stadium Freeway North be converted into an at-grade boulevard?
5/3, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
April 2022
4/29, WisBusiness.com: MMAC Business Outlook Survey second quarter, 2022
4/28: WNOV Radio: Take 10 interview segment with Ben Trager, UWM (20:15 mark)
4/27, Technical.ly: Authenticity, not assimilation: How to make conversations about race ‘a learning journey for everybody’
4/26, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
4/26, Milwaukee Business Journal: MMAC’s Corry Joe Biddle among the Milwaukee Business Journal's 2022 Women of Influence winners
4/22, BizTimes: Future 50 is back, applications sought
4/22, Milwaukee Business Journal: MMAC's Madison night had different feeling this year
4/22, Milwaukee Business Journal: New African American Leadership Alliance Milwaukee CEO seeks to change city's reputation
4/19, BizTimes: Milwaukee 7 goes public with $6 million fundraising campaign
4/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: Madison comes to downtown Milwaukee, at least for one night
4/13, WisBusiness.com: Milwaukee labor market recovery lagging national average; COVID cases ‘inching up and not surging,’ MCW leader says
4/12, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
4/8, Milwaukee Business Journal: Filling a blank slate: Mount Pleasant's vacant land may be a silver lining for local officials
4/7, WISN TV: Brewers team with MPS for student career fair at American Family Field
4/7, CBS 58 TV: Brewers host 300 MPS students for career experience day at American Family Field
4/7, WTMJ TV: Home run for MPS students learning possible career paths with the Brewers
March 2022
3/30, WNOV Radio: MMAC Take 10 segment with Marjorie Rucker, Executive Director of The Business Council
3/29, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
3/25, WTMJ TV: Why a Milwaukee group is targeting people in Minneapolis to move here
3/23, Milwaukee Business Journal: Efforts continue to attract companies to land Mount Pleasant owns around Foxconn
3/23, Wisconsin Public Radio: Officials hope to find a new company for Foxconn site
3/22, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee, Nashville prepare to make pitches Tuesday for 2024 Republican National Convention
3/22, WTMJ TV: Milwaukee delivers final pitch to host RNC in D.C.
3/22, WISN TV: Milwaukee makes final pitch in Washington to host 2024 RNC
3/22, WISN TV: Hotel space among concerns in Milwaukee's final pitch for 2024 RNC
3/21, Wisconsin Public Radio: Milwaukee mayoral race could mark a historic milestone for the city
3/18, Milwaukee Business Journal: Margaret Farrow set example for all to follow
3/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: Mike Cudahy feted for economic mission on his private jet, gifts to Marquette University
3/14, CBS 58: Milwaukee businessman, philanthropist Michael Cudahy dies at 97
3/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee mayoral candidates diverge on future of streetcar
3/14, WTMJ TV: Johnson and Donovan debate on key issues, differ on some public safety strategies
3/14, Fox 6: Milwaukee mayoral race: Johnson, Donovan debate streetcar, police funding
3/14, Fox 6: Milwaukee philanthropist Mike Cudahy dies at 97
3/13, Milwaukee Business Journal: Executives talk artificial intelligence and business at MMAC, MSOE event
3/10, Milwaukee Business Journal: Northwestern Mutual sets April to start phase-in of back-to-office requirement
3/8, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
3/8, WTMJ Radio: MMAC Director of Communications Chris Jenkins: Gas prices a bigger concern than you think
3/8, Milwaukee Business Journal: Waukesha County leader, former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow dies at age 87
3/8, Associated Press via WUWM: First female lieutenant governor of Wisconsin has died
3/2, WTMJ TV: Local business and education leaders fighting for more state funding for teachers and students
3/2, WUWM Radio: Milwaukee education, business leaders say some of state budget surplus should go to schools
3/2, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Alliance of business, public school and private school leaders delivers unified message: Use state surplus to improve aid to schools
3/2, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee leaders ask state to use budget surplus for Wisconsin schools
3/2, BizTimes: Milwaukee business, education leaders say state surplus funds should be directed to K-12 schools
February 2022
2/23, WNOV Radio: Take 10 segment with new AALAM CEO Walter Lanier
2/21, BizTimes: Leaders of high-performing Milwaukee schools say funding is biggest impediment to adding seats
2/22, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
2/20, CBS 58: Bucks, Milwaukee pursue hosting NBA All-Star Game
2/18, WISN TV: It's 'game on' for those trying to lure 2024 RNC to Milwaukee
2/18, Milwaukee Business Journal: Inside look at RNC's tour of Milwaukee as potential national convention site
2/17: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Grand Craft Boats building classic mahogany boats near Lake Geneva. Customers include Robert Redford, Kid Rock and Jennifer Lopez.
2/16, Milwaukee Business Journal: Republican convention site selection committee visiting Milwaukee this week
2/16, Milwaukee Business Journal: Cavalier Johnson likely to parlay primary win to Milwaukee mayor's office: Business leaders
2/15, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
2/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: Cash, co-working space floated as incentives to lure remote workers to Milwaukee
2/14, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Talking about public help for the ballpark
2/9, Milwaukee Business Journal: American Family Insurance to raise minimum wage to $23 an hour
2/9, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee mask mandate likely to remain in effect until March 1, key alderwoman says
2/9, Milwaukee Business Journal: We Energies, Wells Fargo set March office reopenings, other employers eye April
2/8, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee poised to make its best pitch for 2024 Republican National Convention
2/8, Milwaukee Business Journal: Rapid, favorable trend augurs well for pandemic in Wisconsin: Dr. Raymond
2/8, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
2/4, WUWM Radio: Unity Award recipient Corry Joe Biddle works to make Milwaukee for everyone
2/2, Spectrum News 1: MMAC’s Tim Sheehy discusses Milwaukee’s efforts to attract workers
2/2, BizTimes: Milwaukee-area firms, large ones especially, bullish on 2022 sales, profits
2/2, WisBusiness.com: Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: Business outlook survey: First quarter, 2022
2/2, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson unveils economic development plan for Milwaukee
2/2, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee team optimistic after RNC event in Salt Lake City
2/1, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
January 2022
1/31, Milwaukee Magazine: Meet the Winners of Our 2022 Unity Awards!
1/26, WNOV Radio: Interview with LaNelle Ramey, M.A.. Executive Director, MENTOR Greater Milwaukee
1/25, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing: COVID-19 cases “appear to be” peaking in Wisconsin
1/24, WTMJ TV: Land around Foxconn was finalist for Intel's $20 billion semiconductor production facility
1/24, Milwaukee Business Journal: Land around Foxconn was finalist for Intel semiconductor plant heading to Ohio
1/21, BizTimes: Intel nearly picked Foxconn site, but chose Ohio instead for massive chip manufacturing complex
1/20, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The Wisconsin jobless rate fell to a record low of 2.8% in December
1/20, Milwaukee Business Journal: Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs city mask mandate
1/19, WUWM Radio: City of Milwaukee reinstating mask mandate without promise to enforce
1/19, BizTimes: MMAC’s Sheehy: Milwaukee’s mask mandate is “blunt instrument” and threatening to businesses
1/18, Milwaukee Business Journal: MMAC president calls new city mask mandate 'concerning' and 'threatening'
1/18, WTMJ Radio: Milwaukee Health and Economy Briefing: Mask mandates, booster shots and more
1/18, WISN TV: Once signed by acting mayor, Milwaukee mask mandate will last until March 1
1/18, CBS 58: Milwaukee business community bracing for confusion once latest mask mandate goes into effect
1/18, Fox 6: Milwaukee indoor mask mandate; Common Council OKs ordinance
1/17, CBS 58: Milwaukee Common Council to vote on mask mandate Tuesday
1/15, WISN TV: 3rd Street Market Hall officially opens
1/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: Diversity momentum demands movement
1/13, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 2022 jobs picture: Businesses will continue to struggle to attract and retain workers as pandemic wears on
1/12, WUWM: Two prominent Milwaukee doctors jab COVID myths
1/11, Milwaukee Business Journal: Covid surge hits MMAC staff
1/8, CEOWORLD magazine: Frank Krejci shares his ‘North Stars’ for executive growth
1/7, WTMJ Radio: Mask mandate proposal moves through Milwaukee City Hall
1/7, Milwaukee Business Journal: New Milwaukee mask mandate proposal heading to Common Council
1/7, CBS 58: Milwaukee city officials debate reinstating citywide indoor masking requirement
1/7, WUWM: Sports betting is now allowed at the Oneida Casino, will it soon be approved for the Potawatomi Casino?
1/5, CBS 58: Milwaukee restaurants return to COVID-19 mitigation strategies in hopes of keeping doors open
1/5, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee esports group readying action in 2022 after year of exploration. Is an arena in the future?
1/4, Milwaukee Business Journal: 5 things to watch in Milwaukee's tech and startup scene in 2022
1/4, Wisconsin Public Radio: COVID-19 surge, omicron variant forcing changes for Wisconsin businesses and events
1/4, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
December 2021
12/28, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Silicon Valley-based OpenGov hopes to add 100 jobs at Milwaukee offices during the next 3 years
12/23, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee area has 147 active VC-backed startups, revamped Abele-funded data tool shows
12/23, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The founder of Koss Corp. who created the stereophone has died
12/20, Milwaukee Business Journal: OpenGov could get $350,000 in state tax credits for meeting 100-employee hiring goal
12/17, Milwaukee Business Journal: UWM to place 100 students in paid internships to help build diverse workforce
12/17, Fox 6 TV: Barrett to Luxembourg: Milwaukee mayor change looms
12/16, WisBusiness.com: New MMAC board chair excited to be ‘ramping up’ entrepreneurship efforts
12/16, WTMJ TV: UWM placing 100 students in paid internships; goal to build diverse workforce
12/16, BizTimes: UWM partnering with Region of Choice companies to provide 100 paid student internships
12/14, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
12/13, BizTimes: Commentary: More work to be done on racial equity
12/9, Wisconsin Public Radio: 50 percent of Wisconsin's working women are considering leaving their jobs, according to new report
12/3, BizTimes: Weekly Debrief: Progress and work to do on MMAC’s Region of Choice initiative
12/2, WTMJ TV: MMAC study shows employee growth in diversity, promotions, but still work to be done
12/2, BizTimes: Six new members join MMAC board
12/1, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Discussions between GOP state Sen. Dale Kooyenga, Milwaukee leaders could offer way forward with pension crisis looming
12/1, WUWM Radio: MMAC says Milwaukee-area workforce is more diverse amidst challenges
November 2021
11/30: Milwaukee Business Journal: Hundreds reconnect at MMAC's in-person members meeting at Bradley Symphony Center
11/30: Milwaukee Business Journal: MMAC says participating employers hitting goals for adding minority employees, managers
11/30, BizTimes: Survey shows disparity among white, Black and Hispanic leaders’ outlook on the city and their companies
11/30, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee metro on track to hit MMAC goals for diversifying workforce
11/9, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy briefing
11/7, Milwaukee Business Journal: Wisconsin business groups decry OSHA vaccine mandate, but some businesses welcome it
11/5, Milwaukee Business Journal: What can Milwaukee's fledgling startup scene learn from entrepreneurs who have left?
11/5, WisBusiness: Some business groups criticizing vaccine mandate
11/4, CBS 58: Milwaukee employers react to federal vaccine mandate for private businesses with more than 100 employees
11/4, Milwaukee Business Journal: Labor-law attorneys suggest employers should prep for compliance with OSHA vaccine, testing mandates
11/4, BizTimes: Deadline, details released for OSHA’s new vaccine mandate
October 2021
10/29, Milwaukee Business Journal: UWM prioritizes real-world experiences for students
10/26, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
10/22, Milwaukee Business Journal: The wages of competition: Manufacturers search for answers to fill openings in times of Covid
10/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: MKE Sports Alliance's next goal is an esports facility
10/13, Milwaukee Business Journal: MMAC partners with MKEsports Alliance on job opportunities
10/12, Milwaukee Business Journal: Abele leading, funding MMAC's new startup push
10/12, WUWM Radio: Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce promises more help for startup firms
10/11, Milwaukee Business Journal: MMAC launching efforts to boost city's startup and venture capital ecosystem
10/11, BizTimes: MMAC plans to bring MIT entrepreneurship mentoring model to Milwaukee
10/8, Kenosha News: Boat manufacturing company moving headquarters to Genoa City
10/7, WisBusiness.com: Trusted brokers seen as key to navigating international trade
10/7, WisBusiness.com: MMAC August Economic Trends report for metro Milwaukee
10/7, Fox 6: Boat maker relocates to Wisconsin from Michigan
10/5, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
September 2021
9/29, Business Facilities Magazine: Generac Investing $53M In Wisconsin Expansion
9/28, BizTimes: Barrett formally accepts DNC’s invite to compete for 2024 convention
9/28, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Generac plans to create 700 additional jobs, invest $53 million in its Wisconsin operations
9/28, CBS 58: Gov. Evers announces Generac expansion, creating 700 new jobs in Wisconsin
9/27, BizTimes: 2021 Focus on the Future Awards
9/25, WisBusiness: Rockwell Automation responding to logistics challenges
9/22, BizTimes: Focus on the Future cocktail reception
9/17, WUWM Radio: Local leaders push for more financial investment in Milwaukee's Latino community
9/16, Milwaukee Business Journal: $10 million investment fund launching for Milwaukee Hispanic developments
9/15, BizTimes: Proposed alternative to I-94 East-West expansion gets pushback from business groups
9/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: Health Care Champions: Dr. John Raymond Sr. — Public Health Leader of the Year
9/13, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's eventual departure opens door to generational change, comes during trying time for city
9/10, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin businesses respond to Biden's vaccine mandate, many still evaluating their procedures and policies
9/10: Milwaukee Business Journal: MMAC, WMC call President Biden's employee vaccination, testing mandates a burden
9/9, CBS 58: Teachers' union urges Milwaukee to reinstate mask mandate
9/9, CBS 58: Legal and medical experts weigh in on Biden administration's plan to require vaccinations
9/8, CBS 58: Potawatomi Hotel & Casino bringing back mask policy beginning Sept. 9
9/7, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy briefing
9/2, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Desperate to fill jobs, employers are offering free college, pet insurance, all kinds of incentives
9/2, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin companies are hiring. Here are a few offering higher wages and sign-on bonuses
August 2021
8/31, Harvard Business School: Mobilizing private sector action for racial equity in Milwaukee: Summer Fellow Zach Komes
8/31, Wisconsin Public Radio: Incentives Offered By Wisconsin Employers Reflect 'Reckoning' Over Value Of Work, Experts Say
8/31, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
8/27, BizTimes: COSBE 31st annual golf outing
8/25, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee leaders and others react to Mayor Tom Barrett's Luxembourg ambassador nomination
8/25, WTMJ TV: Milwaukeeans react to Mayor Barrett's Luxembourg ambassadorship nomination
8/25, CBS 58: Barrett nomination ignites chain reaction of political, economic fallout
8/24, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
8/24, WisEye Morning Minute: MMAC COVID-19 Briefing with Medical College of Wisconsin
8/25, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee business community reacts to Barrett leaving, Cavalier Johnson taking over as mayor
8/23, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Downtown's The Avenue mixed-use development has landed another major office tenant
8/20, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Gov. Tony Evers appoints MMAC's Tim Sheehy to lead ballpark district board
8/20, Wisconsin Examiner: New data show the cost of forgoing the COVID-19 shot
8/20: Milwaukee Business Journal: MMAC's Tim Sheehy appointed new chair of the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District
8/20: BizTimes: MMAC president Tim Sheehy appointed to chair stadium district board
8/19, Milwaukee Business Journal: Improving community: Olberding joins Milwaukee 7 to help draw investors
8/19, WTMJ TV: New DHS data details COVID-19 cases among fully vaccinated and not fully vaccinated
8/19, Milwaukee Business Journal: Wisconsin headed toward dire Covid-19 straits like the South: Dr. Raymond
8/19, BizTimes: Steel piping manufacturer to move operations from Rockford to Walworth County
8/18, WISN TV: Mayor wants input from Common Council on possible mask mandate
8/18, CBS 58: Will Milwaukee be required to mask up again? Some council members want mandate reinstated
8/17, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
8/13, BizTimes: Metro Milwaukee population growth lags other benchmark areas
8/12, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee restaurants, schools back city's current pro-vaccine, no-mandates Covid strategy
8/12, CBS 58: Business leaders: Council pressuring Milwaukee health commissioner to pass mask mandate
8/11, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee businesses band together to encourage vaccinations
8/9, Milwaukee Business Journal: Attracting Foxconn/Fisker EV plant may hinge on Wisconsin changing state auto dealership law
8/3, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy briefing
8/3, Milwaukee Business Journal: Vaccine mandates for employees not spreading to Milwaukee-area non-health businesses
July 2021
7/30, The Hopcast: Episode 1 with Corry Joe Biddle
7/29, Greater Milwaukee Today: Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy shows region’s strengths, challenges
7/27, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
7/24, RealClearPolitics: Cheer the Bucks' title -- and pols who kept the team in town
7/21, CBS 58: City of Milwaukee at the center of attention after Bucks win NBA Championship
7/16, CBS 58: After the Finals put Milwaukee on the map, do we have a shot at hosting the NBA All-Star Game?
7/15, BizTimes: Finalists named for MMAC Focus on the Future awards
7/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: Julie Granger: Behind the Scenes — A true and dynamic servant leader
7/14, OnMilwaukee.com: Black is Beautiful: Corry Joe Biddle of MMAC and FUEL Milwaukee
7/9, CBS 58: Downtown Milwaukee hotels fill up as city prepares to host NBA Finals games
7/9, Milwaukee Business Journal: Learning from our successes, mistakes
7/7, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: City of Milwaukee making big bucks on path to NBA Finals; likely $3 million per home game
7/6, Waukesha Freeman: Milwaukee area business economic indicators show ongoing improvement
7/1, Milwaukee Business Journal: Business execs on how Milwaukee can use playoff run to help economic recovery
7/1, Milwaukee Business Journal: Port Milwaukee's $31 million intermodal project viewed as key to state's agriculture industry
June 2021
6/24, Milwaukee Business Journal: Water Street troubles threaten downtown Milwaukee renaissance, area executives say
6/24, Milwaukee Business Journal: Scenes from Bucks' close playoff loss and huge crowds in Deer District
6/25, Milwaukee Business Journal: Recovery of Mitchell International airport after the pandemic
6/23, WDJT-TV: Bucks respond after ESPN host calls Milwaukee a 'terrible city'
6/23, BizTimes: 3rd Street Market Hall receiving $2 million MEDC loan for buildout work
6/23, Greater Milwaukee News and Events: Brewers pitch economic impact of full re-opening
6/22, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee Brewers generate economic impact with return to 100% capacity
6/22, Milwaukee Community Journal:Milwaukee Urban League explores post-pandemic employment landscape
6/21, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Tiny homes for homeless vets are coming to Milwaukee's northwest side
6/16, The Capital Times: Wisconsin Assembly easily approves expungement bill, now it heads to Senate
6/14, BizTimes: Milwaukee 7's Jim Paetsch on his new job, tax incentives, and the tension in corporate and talent attraction
6/11, Milwaukee Business Journal podcast: Changes at Milwaukee 7
6/10, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee Tool eyes entry into its first Asian market this year
6/9, BizTimes: Milwaukee 7 making leadership changes as of July 1
6/9, Milwaukee Business Journal: I-94 east-west rebuild funding approved for state budget
6/8, WTMJ Radio: Milwaukee Health and Economy Briefing: President Biden’s 4th of July COVID vaccine goal is possible
6/8, WTMJ-TV: States are offering incentives to encourage remote workers to relocate
6/8, WTMJ-TV: Milwaukee-area businesses offering cash to workers to get vaccinated
6/8, Milwaukee Business Journal: How Milwaukee Tool expects to make an impact in Milwaukee's economy
6/4, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: US economy added 559K jobs in May and unemployment fell to 5.8% as COVID cases fell, states reopened, report shows
May 2021
5/28, Milwaukee Business Journal: Great to be back at in-person events
5/26, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee development commissioner Crump said Century City is generating interest
5/25, WTMJ Radio: Milwaukee Health and Economy Briefing: Full approval of COVID-19 vaccines could come as early as July
5/25, WTMJ TV: 'Still a long way to go': Reflecting on the impact of George Floyd's murder, one year later
5/21, BizTimes: Applications sought for MMAC’s Focus on the Future awards program
5/19, CBS 58: Consumer rights lawyer says businesses asking customers for proof of vaccination could be risky
5/18, Milwaukee Business Journal: Meet the second group of Milwaukee Business Journal's 2021 Women of Influence winners
5/18, WTMJ Radio: Milwaukee Health and Economy Briefing
5/14, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Here's how Wisconsin businesses are planning to adapt to the new CDC mask recommendations
5/13, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: City of Milwaukee lifting limits on gatherings and occupancies June 15, analyzing CDC mask guidance
5/13, BizTimes: City of Milwaukee to lift capacity restrictions for businesses
5/12, WTMJ TV: Milwaukee-area businesses eyeing Labor Day for mandatory return to the office
5/11, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
5/11, Milwaukee Business Journal: Employers can require office staffs to return this summer but that carries risks: MMAC panel
5/11, Milwaukee Magazine: What will Milwaukee’s post-pandemic normal look like?
5/7, Wisconsin Inno: 3D virtual events platform Showboat grew fast amid pandemic, seeks funding to expand
5/4, WTMJ TV: Council approves Milwaukee Tool grant that could bring more than 1K jobs to city
5/4, Fox 6: City approves $20M Milwaukee Tool grant for downtown corporate office
5/3, Milwaukee Business Journal: WEC Energy's Klappa: Potential for additional growth 'misunderstood' in Foxconn's new deal
April 2021
4/30, Milwaukee Business Journal: Business, real estate leaders concerned about 'community benefits' chilling development in downtown Milwaukee
4/28, CBS 58: Wisconsin State Fair returns for 2021
4/27, WTMJ Radio: MMAC President: Mandatory vaccines ‘last resort’ for companies
4/27, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee Tool's downtown project proceeds as key committee approves $12M in city subsidies
4/23, Milwaukee Business Journal: Opinion: Aldermen should not swing and miss at Milwaukee Tool’s $19B economic impact
4/23, BizTimes Milwaukee: Barrett urges aldermen to approve Milwaukee Tool incentive plan
4/23, Milwaukee Business Journal: Rhetoric heats up on subsidies for Milwaukee Tool downtown project: Mayor Barrett weighs in
4/23, WTMJ TV: Mayor Barrett backing city subsidies for Milwaukee Tool's downtown office building
4/23, Milwaukee Business Journal: Demise of the office is greatly exaggerated
4/22, Milwaukee Business Journal: City subsidy for 1,200-employee, $30M Milwaukee Tool project wins support from leading downtown CEOs
4/19, Milwaukee Business Journal: Foxconn strikes new incentives deal with Gov. Evers' administration
4/16, CBS 58: Company involved in vaccine supply chain moves HQ from Illinois to Wisconsin
4/16, WTMJ Guest Op-Ed: The road to a brighter economic future
4/16, Milwaukee Business Journal: Automated ag equipment maker from Illinois sets up shop in South Milwaukee's former Bucyrus campus
4/15, CBS 58: Push to bring more esports to Wisconsin schools
4/14, WisBusiness.com: Broad backing for broadband
4/14, BizTimes Milwaukee: Are you ready for a business boom?
4/13, Milwaukee Business Journal: Wisconsin pauses Johnson & Johnson vaccine administration
4/2, WISN-TV: Some Wisconsin lawmakers want to prevent 'vaccine passport'
4/1, Milwaukee Magazine: How Has the Brewers Business Changed During the Pandemic?
4/1, WisBusiness.com: U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Trade is part of economic recovery
12/21, WTMJ Radio: MKE Economy Briefing
12/21, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Republican convention in Milwaukee to be held July 15-18, 2024
12/21, Milwaukee Business Journal: Businesses migrating, USPS data show
12/16, WisBusiness.com: Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: Andrew Davis appointed to VP of governmental affairs
12/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: Opinion: Safe, modern I-94 east-west corridor closer to reality with eight-lane alternative
12/14, WisBusiness.com: MMAC figures show impact of workforce diversity initiative
12/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: Where do Milwaukee execs want to fly nonstop as Southwest, other airlines consider new MKE routes?
12/13, WTMJ TV: TMJ4 @TheTable: MMAC's effort to create more diversity in the workplace making progress
12/13, BizTimes: Companies participating in MMAC’s Region of Choice initiative are on pace for diversity goals, far outpacing region’s overall rate of diverse hiring
12/13, Milwaukee Business Journal: Region of Choice employers increasing workforce diversity: MMAC
12/13, Wisconsin Eye: MMAC Business of Metro MKE Series: MMAC’s Region of Choice Initiative
12/7, BizTimes: Most economic indicators tracked by MMAC improved in October
12/2, Milwaukee Business Journal: Community leaders increase push for more revenue
November 2022
11/28, OnMilwaukee.com: The future is female: Storyteller Anna Lardinois
11/23, WTMJ Radio: MKE Economy Briefing
11/14, WisBusiness.com: Economic trends mixed in Milwaukee, MMAC report shows
11/14, BizTimes: Most economic indicators tracked by MMAC improved in September
11/11, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin DOT has redone the Milwaukee west I-94 study. Plans remain to widen it from 6 to 8 lanes
11/11, BizTimes: WisDOT to pursue freeway expansion to 8 lanes along I-94 East-West corridor
11/11, Milwaukee Business Journal: How are Milwaukee-area manufacturing firms handling the work from home movement?
11/10, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee-area manufacturers still struggling to hire, retain workers
11/4, Milwaukee Business Journal: Keeping Fiserv - a behind-the-scenes look at how the big deal came together
October 2022
10/27, WisPolitics.com: African markets seen as export opportunity for Wisconsin companies
10/20, WisBusiness.com: Expert warns of semiconductor industry vulnerabilities
10/5, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: A succession plan is in the works for the Milwaukee area's largest business group.
10/4, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: A cocoa processing company from the west African nation of Ghana is opening a local plant. Why did the company choose Franklin?
10/4, Milwaukee Business Journal: Ghana company chooses Franklin for first U.S. manufacturing plant
10/4, BizTimes: Ghana-based Niche Cocoa to open first North American location in Franklin
10/4, WTMJ TV: African cocoa maker Niche Cocoa opening plant in Franklin, Wisconsin
10/4, Fox 6: Ghana cocoa company opening Franklin manufacturing facility
10/4, WUWM Radio: Niche Cocoa becomes largest African food and beverage investment in U.S. with Franklin expansion
September 2022
9/27, WUWM Radio: Hispanic Collaborative president explains effort to support growing Latino community
9/23, Milwaukee Business Journal: See Milwaukee business executives take over Union Station in Washington
9/21, Technical.ly: ‘You have to build culture’: MKEsports Alliance’s founder talks esports’ potential
9/15, WisconsinInno: 3D printing firm chose Milwaukee over Detroit for major U.S. hub with 150 jobs
9/15, Urban Milwaukee: Third Ward Attracts Top 3D Printer Manufacturer
9/15, WisBusiness.com: Business travel to Milwaukee remains limited while conventions seeing resurgence
9/13, Milwaukee Business Journal: Downtown Milwaukee's activity is recovering, but still short of pre-pandemic levels
9/12, WisBusiness.com: Talking Trade with Briggs & Stratton’s Jennifer Jin on trade sanction impacts
9/7, WisBusiness.com: Milwaukee area economy slows in July, report shows
9/7, Shepherd Express: Making it in Milwaukee - recent expansions are evidence that our city remains a manufacturing powerhouse
9/2, Milwaukee Business Journal: City, state partnership necessary for growth
9/2, Urban Milwaukee: FaB Wisconsin announces new executive director
9/2, Wispolitics.com: July Economic Trends report for metro Milwaukee
August 2022
8/29, Urban Milwaukee: Will Republicans Give Milwaukee a Sales Tax?
8/19, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee and the state have long been at odds. Quiet meetings this week may mark 'a reset.'
8/17, WTMJ Radio: MKE Economy Briefing
8/9, Milwaukee Business Journal: After RNC win, big individual GOP donors first on the list for host committee
8/5, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee confirmed as host of Republican National Convention in 2024
8/5, BizTimes: It’s official: Milwaukee will host the 2024 Republican National Convention
8/5, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: How Milwaukee landed the 2024 Republican National Convention
8/5, Fox 6: 2024 Republican National Convention: Milwaukee selected to host
8/5, WisBusiness.com: Republican Party officially selects Milwaukee for 2024 convention
8/2, BizTimes: Most MMAC members expect to grow sales, profits in third quarter
July 2022
7/28, Milwaukee Business Journal: Once deemed 'Milwaukee's hometown airline,' will Midwest Express ever be able to relaunch?
7/15, BizTimes: RNC site selection committee recommends Milwaukee to host the 2024 Republican National Convention
7/15, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee recommended as site for 2024 Republican National Convention
7/15, Milwaukee Business Journal: Advocate Aurora/Atrium would be among largest health systems in U.S.
7/13, BizTimes: Future 50 winners for 2022 announced
7/8, WisBusiness.com: May economic trends report for metro Milwaukee
7/6, Construction Equipment Guide: AEM Hosts Milwaukee Officials for Infrastructure Discussion
7/5, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 'A paradigm shift': Companies wrestle with implementing diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives, while others grow with the change
7/1, Milwaukee Business Journal: Expand I-94 to eight lanes to help region grow
June 2022
6/29, WTMJ Radio: Flight capacity is down, potentially causing issues for flyers
6/29, BizTimes: What an Advocate Aurora and Atrium combination means for southeastern Wisconsin
6/29, Urban Milwaukee: Will Advocate Aurora and Atrium Merger Help Community?
6/27, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Komatsu holds opening ceremony for $285 million campus
6/23, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: We Energies and Alliant Energy coal plants in Wisconsin to stay open longer due to energy supply fears
6/20, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: How a $35 million upgrade will boost business in the already bustling Port Milwaukee
6/20, BizTimes: Tim Sheehy on entertainment districts, remote work and building consensus
6/17, Milwaukee Business Journal: MMAC hosts first Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit, Region of Choice discussions
6/16, Milwaukee Business Journal: Corry Joe Biddle: Community Supporter — Making the city a region of choice
6/15, WTMJ Radio: Where did all the workers go? Labor shortage explained
6/15, WUWM Radio: Wisconsin COVID-19 update includes number of cases and deaths, caution about variants
6/8, WTMJ Radio: Proposal of entertainment near American Family Field has potential, but poses several challenges
6/8, WTMJ Radio: MKE Economy Briefing
6/7, Milwaukee Business Journal: Wisconsin ranks third nationwide for small business hiring struggles. Here's why.
6/6, CBS 58: 'Help Wanted' billboards increase as employers struggle to find workers to meet demand
6/1, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee Common Council approves deal that could lead to hosting 2024 RNC
6/1, WISN TV: Milwaukee Common Council passes RNC agreement, resolution
May 2022
5/26, Milwaukee Business Journal: Republican convention deal not dead despite Common Council committee action
5/25, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Would remote fences prevent more downtown Milwaukee shootings? Leaders are torn.
5/25, WNOV Radio: WNOV Radio: Take 10 interview segment with Rachaad Howard (12:00 mark)
5/16, WTMJ TV: Business leaders stand by Milwaukee
5/13, WTMJ TV: Economic expert weighs in on price tracker data
5/12, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee Tool to spend $206M, add 1,000 jobs in southeast Wisconsin
5/11, WisBusiness.com: Business Council director touts supplier diversity programs; State’s COVID burden worsening but manageable
5/11, Milwaukee Business Journal: Kohl's shareholders retain board
5/10, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
5/9, BizTimes: Hiring in 2022: The search for talent isn’t getting any easier
5/5, WUWM Chancellor’s Report: Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in Milwaukee's institutions
5/3, Wispolitics.com: MMAC survey finds tempered optimism among business leaders
5/3, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Should Stadium Freeway North be converted into an at-grade boulevard?
5/3, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
April 2022
4/29, WisBusiness.com: MMAC Business Outlook Survey second quarter, 2022
4/28: WNOV Radio: Take 10 interview segment with Ben Trager, UWM (20:15 mark)
4/27, Technical.ly: Authenticity, not assimilation: How to make conversations about race ‘a learning journey for everybody’
4/26, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
4/26, Milwaukee Business Journal: MMAC’s Corry Joe Biddle among the Milwaukee Business Journal's 2022 Women of Influence winners
4/22, BizTimes: Future 50 is back, applications sought
4/22, Milwaukee Business Journal: MMAC's Madison night had different feeling this year
4/22, Milwaukee Business Journal: New African American Leadership Alliance Milwaukee CEO seeks to change city's reputation
4/19, BizTimes: Milwaukee 7 goes public with $6 million fundraising campaign
4/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: Madison comes to downtown Milwaukee, at least for one night
4/13, WisBusiness.com: Milwaukee labor market recovery lagging national average; COVID cases ‘inching up and not surging,’ MCW leader says
4/12, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
4/8, Milwaukee Business Journal: Filling a blank slate: Mount Pleasant's vacant land may be a silver lining for local officials
4/7, WISN TV: Brewers team with MPS for student career fair at American Family Field
4/7, CBS 58 TV: Brewers host 300 MPS students for career experience day at American Family Field
4/7, WTMJ TV: Home run for MPS students learning possible career paths with the Brewers
March 2022
3/30, WNOV Radio: MMAC Take 10 segment with Marjorie Rucker, Executive Director of The Business Council
3/29, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
3/25, WTMJ TV: Why a Milwaukee group is targeting people in Minneapolis to move here
3/23, Milwaukee Business Journal: Efforts continue to attract companies to land Mount Pleasant owns around Foxconn
3/23, Wisconsin Public Radio: Officials hope to find a new company for Foxconn site
3/22, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee, Nashville prepare to make pitches Tuesday for 2024 Republican National Convention
3/22, WTMJ TV: Milwaukee delivers final pitch to host RNC in D.C.
3/22, WISN TV: Milwaukee makes final pitch in Washington to host 2024 RNC
3/22, WISN TV: Hotel space among concerns in Milwaukee's final pitch for 2024 RNC
3/21, Wisconsin Public Radio: Milwaukee mayoral race could mark a historic milestone for the city
3/18, Milwaukee Business Journal: Margaret Farrow set example for all to follow
3/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: Mike Cudahy feted for economic mission on his private jet, gifts to Marquette University
3/14, CBS 58: Milwaukee businessman, philanthropist Michael Cudahy dies at 97
3/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee mayoral candidates diverge on future of streetcar
3/14, WTMJ TV: Johnson and Donovan debate on key issues, differ on some public safety strategies
3/14, Fox 6: Milwaukee mayoral race: Johnson, Donovan debate streetcar, police funding
3/14, Fox 6: Milwaukee philanthropist Mike Cudahy dies at 97
3/13, Milwaukee Business Journal: Executives talk artificial intelligence and business at MMAC, MSOE event
3/10, Milwaukee Business Journal: Northwestern Mutual sets April to start phase-in of back-to-office requirement
3/8, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
3/8, WTMJ Radio: MMAC Director of Communications Chris Jenkins: Gas prices a bigger concern than you think
3/8, Milwaukee Business Journal: Waukesha County leader, former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow dies at age 87
3/8, Associated Press via WUWM: First female lieutenant governor of Wisconsin has died
3/2, WTMJ TV: Local business and education leaders fighting for more state funding for teachers and students
3/2, WUWM Radio: Milwaukee education, business leaders say some of state budget surplus should go to schools
3/2, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Alliance of business, public school and private school leaders delivers unified message: Use state surplus to improve aid to schools
3/2, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee leaders ask state to use budget surplus for Wisconsin schools
3/2, BizTimes: Milwaukee business, education leaders say state surplus funds should be directed to K-12 schools
February 2022
2/23, WNOV Radio: Take 10 segment with new AALAM CEO Walter Lanier
2/21, BizTimes: Leaders of high-performing Milwaukee schools say funding is biggest impediment to adding seats
2/22, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
2/20, CBS 58: Bucks, Milwaukee pursue hosting NBA All-Star Game
2/18, WISN TV: It's 'game on' for those trying to lure 2024 RNC to Milwaukee
2/18, Milwaukee Business Journal: Inside look at RNC's tour of Milwaukee as potential national convention site
2/17: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Grand Craft Boats building classic mahogany boats near Lake Geneva. Customers include Robert Redford, Kid Rock and Jennifer Lopez.
2/16, Milwaukee Business Journal: Republican convention site selection committee visiting Milwaukee this week
2/16, Milwaukee Business Journal: Cavalier Johnson likely to parlay primary win to Milwaukee mayor's office: Business leaders
2/15, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
2/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: Cash, co-working space floated as incentives to lure remote workers to Milwaukee
2/14, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Talking about public help for the ballpark
2/9, Milwaukee Business Journal: American Family Insurance to raise minimum wage to $23 an hour
2/9, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee mask mandate likely to remain in effect until March 1, key alderwoman says
2/9, Milwaukee Business Journal: We Energies, Wells Fargo set March office reopenings, other employers eye April
2/8, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee poised to make its best pitch for 2024 Republican National Convention
2/8, Milwaukee Business Journal: Rapid, favorable trend augurs well for pandemic in Wisconsin: Dr. Raymond
2/8, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
2/4, WUWM Radio: Unity Award recipient Corry Joe Biddle works to make Milwaukee for everyone
2/2, Spectrum News 1: MMAC’s Tim Sheehy discusses Milwaukee’s efforts to attract workers
2/2, BizTimes: Milwaukee-area firms, large ones especially, bullish on 2022 sales, profits
2/2, WisBusiness.com: Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce: Business outlook survey: First quarter, 2022
2/2, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson unveils economic development plan for Milwaukee
2/2, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee team optimistic after RNC event in Salt Lake City
2/1, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
January 2022
1/31, Milwaukee Magazine: Meet the Winners of Our 2022 Unity Awards!
1/26, WNOV Radio: Interview with LaNelle Ramey, M.A.. Executive Director, MENTOR Greater Milwaukee
1/25, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing: COVID-19 cases “appear to be” peaking in Wisconsin
1/24, WTMJ TV: Land around Foxconn was finalist for Intel's $20 billion semiconductor production facility
1/24, Milwaukee Business Journal: Land around Foxconn was finalist for Intel semiconductor plant heading to Ohio
1/21, BizTimes: Intel nearly picked Foxconn site, but chose Ohio instead for massive chip manufacturing complex
1/20, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The Wisconsin jobless rate fell to a record low of 2.8% in December
1/20, Milwaukee Business Journal: Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs city mask mandate
1/19, WUWM Radio: City of Milwaukee reinstating mask mandate without promise to enforce
1/19, BizTimes: MMAC’s Sheehy: Milwaukee’s mask mandate is “blunt instrument” and threatening to businesses
1/18, Milwaukee Business Journal: MMAC president calls new city mask mandate 'concerning' and 'threatening'
1/18, WTMJ Radio: Milwaukee Health and Economy Briefing: Mask mandates, booster shots and more
1/18, WISN TV: Once signed by acting mayor, Milwaukee mask mandate will last until March 1
1/18, CBS 58: Milwaukee business community bracing for confusion once latest mask mandate goes into effect
1/18, Fox 6: Milwaukee indoor mask mandate; Common Council OKs ordinance
1/17, CBS 58: Milwaukee Common Council to vote on mask mandate Tuesday
1/15, WISN TV: 3rd Street Market Hall officially opens
1/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: Diversity momentum demands movement
1/13, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 2022 jobs picture: Businesses will continue to struggle to attract and retain workers as pandemic wears on
1/12, WUWM: Two prominent Milwaukee doctors jab COVID myths
1/11, Milwaukee Business Journal: Covid surge hits MMAC staff
1/8, CEOWORLD magazine: Frank Krejci shares his ‘North Stars’ for executive growth
1/7, WTMJ Radio: Mask mandate proposal moves through Milwaukee City Hall
1/7, Milwaukee Business Journal: New Milwaukee mask mandate proposal heading to Common Council
1/7, CBS 58: Milwaukee city officials debate reinstating citywide indoor masking requirement
1/7, WUWM: Sports betting is now allowed at the Oneida Casino, will it soon be approved for the Potawatomi Casino?
1/5, CBS 58: Milwaukee restaurants return to COVID-19 mitigation strategies in hopes of keeping doors open
1/5, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee esports group readying action in 2022 after year of exploration. Is an arena in the future?
1/4, Milwaukee Business Journal: 5 things to watch in Milwaukee's tech and startup scene in 2022
1/4, Wisconsin Public Radio: COVID-19 surge, omicron variant forcing changes for Wisconsin businesses and events
1/4, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
December 2021
12/28, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Silicon Valley-based OpenGov hopes to add 100 jobs at Milwaukee offices during the next 3 years
12/23, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee area has 147 active VC-backed startups, revamped Abele-funded data tool shows
12/23, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The founder of Koss Corp. who created the stereophone has died
12/20, Milwaukee Business Journal: OpenGov could get $350,000 in state tax credits for meeting 100-employee hiring goal
12/17, Milwaukee Business Journal: UWM to place 100 students in paid internships to help build diverse workforce
12/17, Fox 6 TV: Barrett to Luxembourg: Milwaukee mayor change looms
12/16, WisBusiness.com: New MMAC board chair excited to be ‘ramping up’ entrepreneurship efforts
12/16, WTMJ TV: UWM placing 100 students in paid internships; goal to build diverse workforce
12/16, BizTimes: UWM partnering with Region of Choice companies to provide 100 paid student internships
12/14, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
12/13, BizTimes: Commentary: More work to be done on racial equity
12/9, Wisconsin Public Radio: 50 percent of Wisconsin's working women are considering leaving their jobs, according to new report
12/3, BizTimes: Weekly Debrief: Progress and work to do on MMAC’s Region of Choice initiative
12/2, WTMJ TV: MMAC study shows employee growth in diversity, promotions, but still work to be done
12/2, BizTimes: Six new members join MMAC board
12/1, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Discussions between GOP state Sen. Dale Kooyenga, Milwaukee leaders could offer way forward with pension crisis looming
12/1, WUWM Radio: MMAC says Milwaukee-area workforce is more diverse amidst challenges
November 2021
11/30: Milwaukee Business Journal: Hundreds reconnect at MMAC's in-person members meeting at Bradley Symphony Center
11/30: Milwaukee Business Journal: MMAC says participating employers hitting goals for adding minority employees, managers
11/30, BizTimes: Survey shows disparity among white, Black and Hispanic leaders’ outlook on the city and their companies
11/30, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee metro on track to hit MMAC goals for diversifying workforce
11/9, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy briefing
11/7, Milwaukee Business Journal: Wisconsin business groups decry OSHA vaccine mandate, but some businesses welcome it
11/5, Milwaukee Business Journal: What can Milwaukee's fledgling startup scene learn from entrepreneurs who have left?
11/5, WisBusiness: Some business groups criticizing vaccine mandate
11/4, CBS 58: Milwaukee employers react to federal vaccine mandate for private businesses with more than 100 employees
11/4, Milwaukee Business Journal: Labor-law attorneys suggest employers should prep for compliance with OSHA vaccine, testing mandates
11/4, BizTimes: Deadline, details released for OSHA’s new vaccine mandate
October 2021
10/29, Milwaukee Business Journal: UWM prioritizes real-world experiences for students
10/26, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
10/22, Milwaukee Business Journal: The wages of competition: Manufacturers search for answers to fill openings in times of Covid
10/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: MKE Sports Alliance's next goal is an esports facility
10/13, Milwaukee Business Journal: MMAC partners with MKEsports Alliance on job opportunities
10/12, Milwaukee Business Journal: Abele leading, funding MMAC's new startup push
10/12, WUWM Radio: Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce promises more help for startup firms
10/11, Milwaukee Business Journal: MMAC launching efforts to boost city's startup and venture capital ecosystem
10/11, BizTimes: MMAC plans to bring MIT entrepreneurship mentoring model to Milwaukee
10/8, Kenosha News: Boat manufacturing company moving headquarters to Genoa City
10/7, WisBusiness.com: Trusted brokers seen as key to navigating international trade
10/7, WisBusiness.com: MMAC August Economic Trends report for metro Milwaukee
10/7, Fox 6: Boat maker relocates to Wisconsin from Michigan
10/5, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
September 2021
9/29, Business Facilities Magazine: Generac Investing $53M In Wisconsin Expansion
9/28, BizTimes: Barrett formally accepts DNC’s invite to compete for 2024 convention
9/28, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Generac plans to create 700 additional jobs, invest $53 million in its Wisconsin operations
9/28, CBS 58: Gov. Evers announces Generac expansion, creating 700 new jobs in Wisconsin
9/27, BizTimes: 2021 Focus on the Future Awards
9/25, WisBusiness: Rockwell Automation responding to logistics challenges
9/22, BizTimes: Focus on the Future cocktail reception
9/17, WUWM Radio: Local leaders push for more financial investment in Milwaukee's Latino community
9/16, Milwaukee Business Journal: $10 million investment fund launching for Milwaukee Hispanic developments
9/15, BizTimes: Proposed alternative to I-94 East-West expansion gets pushback from business groups
9/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: Health Care Champions: Dr. John Raymond Sr. — Public Health Leader of the Year
9/13, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's eventual departure opens door to generational change, comes during trying time for city
9/10, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin businesses respond to Biden's vaccine mandate, many still evaluating their procedures and policies
9/10: Milwaukee Business Journal: MMAC, WMC call President Biden's employee vaccination, testing mandates a burden
9/9, CBS 58: Teachers' union urges Milwaukee to reinstate mask mandate
9/9, CBS 58: Legal and medical experts weigh in on Biden administration's plan to require vaccinations
9/8, CBS 58: Potawatomi Hotel & Casino bringing back mask policy beginning Sept. 9
9/7, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy briefing
9/2, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Desperate to fill jobs, employers are offering free college, pet insurance, all kinds of incentives
9/2, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin companies are hiring. Here are a few offering higher wages and sign-on bonuses
August 2021
8/31, Harvard Business School: Mobilizing private sector action for racial equity in Milwaukee: Summer Fellow Zach Komes
8/31, Wisconsin Public Radio: Incentives Offered By Wisconsin Employers Reflect 'Reckoning' Over Value Of Work, Experts Say
8/31, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
8/27, BizTimes: COSBE 31st annual golf outing
8/25, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee leaders and others react to Mayor Tom Barrett's Luxembourg ambassador nomination
8/25, WTMJ TV: Milwaukeeans react to Mayor Barrett's Luxembourg ambassadorship nomination
8/25, CBS 58: Barrett nomination ignites chain reaction of political, economic fallout
8/24, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
8/24, WisEye Morning Minute: MMAC COVID-19 Briefing with Medical College of Wisconsin
8/25, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee business community reacts to Barrett leaving, Cavalier Johnson taking over as mayor
8/23, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Downtown's The Avenue mixed-use development has landed another major office tenant
8/20, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Gov. Tony Evers appoints MMAC's Tim Sheehy to lead ballpark district board
8/20, Wisconsin Examiner: New data show the cost of forgoing the COVID-19 shot
8/20: Milwaukee Business Journal: MMAC's Tim Sheehy appointed new chair of the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District
8/20: BizTimes: MMAC president Tim Sheehy appointed to chair stadium district board
8/19, Milwaukee Business Journal: Improving community: Olberding joins Milwaukee 7 to help draw investors
8/19, WTMJ TV: New DHS data details COVID-19 cases among fully vaccinated and not fully vaccinated
8/19, Milwaukee Business Journal: Wisconsin headed toward dire Covid-19 straits like the South: Dr. Raymond
8/19, BizTimes: Steel piping manufacturer to move operations from Rockford to Walworth County
8/18, WISN TV: Mayor wants input from Common Council on possible mask mandate
8/18, CBS 58: Will Milwaukee be required to mask up again? Some council members want mandate reinstated
8/17, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
8/13, BizTimes: Metro Milwaukee population growth lags other benchmark areas
8/12, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee restaurants, schools back city's current pro-vaccine, no-mandates Covid strategy
8/12, CBS 58: Business leaders: Council pressuring Milwaukee health commissioner to pass mask mandate
8/11, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee businesses band together to encourage vaccinations
8/9, Milwaukee Business Journal: Attracting Foxconn/Fisker EV plant may hinge on Wisconsin changing state auto dealership law
8/3, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy briefing
8/3, Milwaukee Business Journal: Vaccine mandates for employees not spreading to Milwaukee-area non-health businesses
July 2021
7/30, The Hopcast: Episode 1 with Corry Joe Biddle
7/29, Greater Milwaukee Today: Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy shows region’s strengths, challenges
7/27, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
7/24, RealClearPolitics: Cheer the Bucks' title -- and pols who kept the team in town
7/21, CBS 58: City of Milwaukee at the center of attention after Bucks win NBA Championship
7/16, CBS 58: After the Finals put Milwaukee on the map, do we have a shot at hosting the NBA All-Star Game?
7/15, BizTimes: Finalists named for MMAC Focus on the Future awards
7/14, Milwaukee Business Journal: Julie Granger: Behind the Scenes — A true and dynamic servant leader
7/14, OnMilwaukee.com: Black is Beautiful: Corry Joe Biddle of MMAC and FUEL Milwaukee
7/9, CBS 58: Downtown Milwaukee hotels fill up as city prepares to host NBA Finals games
7/9, Milwaukee Business Journal: Learning from our successes, mistakes
7/7, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: City of Milwaukee making big bucks on path to NBA Finals; likely $3 million per home game
7/6, Waukesha Freeman: Milwaukee area business economic indicators show ongoing improvement
7/1, Milwaukee Business Journal: Business execs on how Milwaukee can use playoff run to help economic recovery
7/1, Milwaukee Business Journal: Port Milwaukee's $31 million intermodal project viewed as key to state's agriculture industry
June 2021
6/24, Milwaukee Business Journal: Water Street troubles threaten downtown Milwaukee renaissance, area executives say
6/24, Milwaukee Business Journal: Scenes from Bucks' close playoff loss and huge crowds in Deer District
6/25, Milwaukee Business Journal: Recovery of Mitchell International airport after the pandemic
6/23, WDJT-TV: Bucks respond after ESPN host calls Milwaukee a 'terrible city'
6/23, BizTimes: 3rd Street Market Hall receiving $2 million MEDC loan for buildout work
6/23, Greater Milwaukee News and Events: Brewers pitch economic impact of full re-opening
6/22, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee Brewers generate economic impact with return to 100% capacity
6/22, Milwaukee Community Journal:Milwaukee Urban League explores post-pandemic employment landscape
6/21, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Tiny homes for homeless vets are coming to Milwaukee's northwest side
6/16, The Capital Times: Wisconsin Assembly easily approves expungement bill, now it heads to Senate
6/14, BizTimes: Milwaukee 7's Jim Paetsch on his new job, tax incentives, and the tension in corporate and talent attraction
6/11, Milwaukee Business Journal podcast: Changes at Milwaukee 7
6/10, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee Tool eyes entry into its first Asian market this year
6/9, BizTimes: Milwaukee 7 making leadership changes as of July 1
6/9, Milwaukee Business Journal: I-94 east-west rebuild funding approved for state budget
6/8, WTMJ Radio: Milwaukee Health and Economy Briefing: President Biden’s 4th of July COVID vaccine goal is possible
6/8, WTMJ-TV: States are offering incentives to encourage remote workers to relocate
6/8, WTMJ-TV: Milwaukee-area businesses offering cash to workers to get vaccinated
6/8, Milwaukee Business Journal: How Milwaukee Tool expects to make an impact in Milwaukee's economy
6/4, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: US economy added 559K jobs in May and unemployment fell to 5.8% as COVID cases fell, states reopened, report shows
May 2021
5/28, Milwaukee Business Journal: Great to be back at in-person events
5/26, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee development commissioner Crump said Century City is generating interest
5/25, WTMJ Radio: Milwaukee Health and Economy Briefing: Full approval of COVID-19 vaccines could come as early as July
5/25, WTMJ TV: 'Still a long way to go': Reflecting on the impact of George Floyd's murder, one year later
5/21, BizTimes: Applications sought for MMAC’s Focus on the Future awards program
5/19, CBS 58: Consumer rights lawyer says businesses asking customers for proof of vaccination could be risky
5/18, Milwaukee Business Journal: Meet the second group of Milwaukee Business Journal's 2021 Women of Influence winners
5/18, WTMJ Radio: Milwaukee Health and Economy Briefing
5/14, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Here's how Wisconsin businesses are planning to adapt to the new CDC mask recommendations
5/13, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: City of Milwaukee lifting limits on gatherings and occupancies June 15, analyzing CDC mask guidance
5/13, BizTimes: City of Milwaukee to lift capacity restrictions for businesses
5/12, WTMJ TV: Milwaukee-area businesses eyeing Labor Day for mandatory return to the office
5/11, WTMJ Radio: MKE Health and Economy Briefing
5/11, Milwaukee Business Journal: Employers can require office staffs to return this summer but that carries risks: MMAC panel
5/11, Milwaukee Magazine: What will Milwaukee’s post-pandemic normal look like?
5/7, Wisconsin Inno: 3D virtual events platform Showboat grew fast amid pandemic, seeks funding to expand
5/4, WTMJ TV: Council approves Milwaukee Tool grant that could bring more than 1K jobs to city
5/4, Fox 6: City approves $20M Milwaukee Tool grant for downtown corporate office
5/3, Milwaukee Business Journal: WEC Energy's Klappa: Potential for additional growth 'misunderstood' in Foxconn's new deal
April 2021
4/30, Milwaukee Business Journal: Business, real estate leaders concerned about 'community benefits' chilling development in downtown Milwaukee
4/28, CBS 58: Wisconsin State Fair returns for 2021
4/27, WTMJ Radio: MMAC President: Mandatory vaccines ‘last resort’ for companies
4/27, Milwaukee Business Journal: Milwaukee Tool's downtown project proceeds as key committee approves $12M in city subsidies
4/23, Milwaukee Business Journal: Opinion: Aldermen should not swing and miss at Milwaukee Tool’s $19B economic impact
4/23, BizTimes Milwaukee: Barrett urges aldermen to approve Milwaukee Tool incentive plan
4/23, Milwaukee Business Journal: Rhetoric heats up on subsidies for Milwaukee Tool downtown project: Mayor Barrett weighs in
4/23, WTMJ TV: Mayor Barrett backing city subsidies for Milwaukee Tool's downtown office building
4/23, Milwaukee Business Journal: Demise of the office is greatly exaggerated
4/22, Milwaukee Business Journal: City subsidy for 1,200-employee, $30M Milwaukee Tool project wins support from leading downtown CEOs
4/19, Milwaukee Business Journal: Foxconn strikes new incentives deal with Gov. Evers' administration
4/16, CBS 58: Company involved in vaccine supply chain moves HQ from Illinois to Wisconsin
4/16, WTMJ Guest Op-Ed: The road to a brighter economic future
4/16, Milwaukee Business Journal: Automated ag equipment maker from Illinois sets up shop in South Milwaukee's former Bucyrus campus
4/15, CBS 58: Push to bring more esports to Wisconsin schools
4/14, WisBusiness.com: Broad backing for broadband
4/14, BizTimes Milwaukee: Are you ready for a business boom?
4/13, Milwaukee Business Journal: Wisconsin pauses Johnson & Johnson vaccine administration
4/2, WISN-TV: Some Wisconsin lawmakers want to prevent 'vaccine passport'
4/1, Milwaukee Magazine: How Has the Brewers Business Changed During the Pandemic?
4/1, WisBusiness.com: U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Trade is part of economic recovery