International trade experts say Canada’s non-resident importer program reduces costs, improves delivery times and streamlines operations north of the border for U.S. exporters. Chris Borecky, senior business development manager for a Canadian customs broker called Frontier Supply Chain Solutions, spoke
ManpowerGroup says it has cut operational emissions 39 percent from 2019 levels, bringing the company over halfway to its goal of 60 percent reductions by 2030. This reduction was highlighted in the Milwaukee-based company’s 2021-2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance report.
New research from Exact Sciences shows screening for multiple cancer indicators at the same time can improve detection in earlier stages of the disease. That’s according to Dr. Tom Beer, chief medical officer and vice president multi-cancer early detection for
Destination Kohler has created a website honoring the legacy of Herb Kohler Jr., who passed away earlier this month at the age of 83. The site highlights his dedication to family, business accomplishments and impact on the Kohler Company as
Employees of Pabst Theater Group in Milwaukee say their union organizing is helping to improve job security and safety in the hospitality and tourism industry. Connor Erickson, an event lead with Pabst Theater Group and union advocate, discussed organizing efforts
The Milwaukee area’s economy slowed in July, according to the latest economic trends report from the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce. The report shows 10 of the 22 economic indicators in July saw improvement over the year. That’s the first
UW Health nurses argue patient care is suffering as fewer and less experienced nurses are being asked to shoulder a greater burden. Speaking over the weekend at a news conference organized by advocates for unionization, UW Health nurse Shari Signer
A new report from a UW-Madison think tank shows wage growth in the past two years has helped to close some of the state’s “pronounced racial and ethnic disparities.” The “State of Working Wisconsin” report, from the progressive policy-focused Center
The head of the Wisconsin Technical College System says the Biden administration’s student loan relief plan is “a good first step” toward lessening the burden on borrowers. In an interview yesterday, WTCS President Morna Foy noted technical college students tend
A business consultant is urging company leaders to approach diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives with a systematic approach that goes beyond recruiting. “That is probably the most common sticking point that I see organizations fall into,” Deborah Biddle said yesterday
Organizations supporting diverse businesses across Wisconsin say they’ll use new grant funding to bolster mentorship, training, technical support, staffing and more. Officials yesterday announced $15.7 million in new grant funding for these groups. At a press conference at the Sherman
An expert with the Student Borrower Protection Center estimates the Biden administration’s student loan relief plan will eliminate $4.14 billion in federal student loan debt in Wisconsin. Ben Kaufman is the director of research and investigations at the nonprofit organization
Several hundred thousand borrowers in Wisconsin could get relief from billions of dollars in debt because of the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan. Nick Hillman, director of the Student Success Through Applied Research Lab in Madison, says as many
Higher mortgage rates and interest rates likely contributed to a recent decline in new homebuilding in Wisconsin, according to an economics expert at Marquette University. David Clark is a professor of economics and executive associate dean in the university’s College
A finance expert at UW-Milwaukee expects Milwaukee’s national profile will be elevated in 2024 when the Republican National Convention comes to Wisconsin’s largest city. “Presumably this is going to be on all the cable news networks, and there are going
