Federal employees directed to travel by train, use EVs

[ad_1] The Biden administration is directing all federal employees to use more enviromentally friendly options when traveling locally and for business. Issued Thursday, the White House directive seeks to lead…

Five Black women ]building each other up while bonding over business

[ad_1] RACINE, Wis. — From clothing and purses to jewelry and skincare, along with sweet and savory treats — the Be Plush Collective strives to have something in store for everyone. What…

Local businesses hope for prosperous holiday shopping season

[ad_1] SUPERIOR, Wis. — Angie Kiminski has been the proud owner of Angie’s Closet in Superior, Wis., for six years. What You Need To Know Shopping local helps create jobs for friends…

Democratic Wisconsin governor vetoes bill to ban gender-affirming care for kids

[ad_1] MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors. The veto was expected from Evers, who has…

Thanksgiving weekend brought strong sales for small businesses

[ad_1] DE PERE, Wis. — For at least one new business in downtown De Pere, it was a good weekend. Lucky Penny co-owner Sarah Hickey said the traditional holiday shopping season…

Report: Milwaukee’s support system for entrepreneurs lacks ‘backbone’

[ad_1] MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee has a strong network of support systems for Wisconsin business owners but lacks a central organization to streamline that support, according to the latest Wisconsin Policy…

Making one of the ‘coolest’ things in Wisconsin: Thorogood work boots

[ad_1] What is the coolest thing made in Wisconsin? According to one competition this fall, a top contender is the Thorogood work boot. In October, the “American Heritage” boot was a…

Amazon workers in 30 countries strike on Black Friday

[ad_1] For the fourth year in a row on Black Friday, labor unions and other groups organized an international single-day strike by Amazon workers.  What You Need To Know For…

Once the Cutting Edge of Cool, Portland Is Now Taking Lessons From Milwaukee  

[ad_1] PORTLAND, Ore.—Fed up with vandalism and rampant drug use in Portland’s struggling downtown, Steven Lien set out this summer to find a new location for the self-described largest men’s…

Wisconsin Policy Forum: Strengths and weaknesses of Milwaukee’s small business support system identified

[ad_1] Milwaukee is home to a strong network of service providers assisting its small businesses, but it  lacks the kind of coordinated supports and philanthropic engagement that benefit entrepreneurs in …