Business Development
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Another data center proposed in southeast Wisconsin
The site is about 6 miles south of a $3.3 billion Microsoft data center campus under construction in Mount Pleasant.
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How can Wisconsin boost its Indigenous businesses? A conference sought answers.
Last week, a conference in northcentral Wisconsin brought together Indigenous entrepreneurs, tribal leaders and other industry professionals to discuss the state of economic development and housing in Wisconsin’s indigenous communities.
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Large sauerkraut maker expands in Wisconsin, fan of the condiment rejoices
Fermented Food Holdings Inc. recently moved its corporate offices from Miami, Florida to Madison, Wisconsin.
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Mount Pleasant, Racine facing off in legal battle over water in wake of Foxconn deal
The city of Racine and the village of Mount Pleasant are embroiled in a legal battle over water following the failure of the Foxconn project.
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Janesville plans to take ownership of GM Assembly Plant site by early 2025
The 240-acre site on Janesville’s south side has seen no redevelopment since the automaker closed its doors in 2009. Now, city ownership could allow for federal grant funding and a new master plan.
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Slow going for Milwaukee’s new luxury high-rises
Luxury high-rises are filling up with renters more slowly than previous high-end towers did in Wisconsin’s biggest city.
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Why Wisconsin cities earn national recognition as best places to live
Numbers don’t tell the full story of why Wisconsin residents love the cities they live in.
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Wisconsin startup investment down in 2023 following pandemic boom
Wisconsin startups raised less money in 2023 than in either of the two years prior, but it’s more of a return to normal after a pandemic boom rather than a drastic downturn.
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Microsoft buys more land in Mount Pleasant near data center development
Microsoft is buying up more land in the village of Mount Pleasant for its planned $3.3 billion data center development.
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City of Monona imposes 180-day vape shop moratorium to address underage vaping
Last month, the City of Monona issued a 180-day vape shop moratorium. The city’s administrator joined WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” to explain how area officials are monitoring area vape shops and studying the health effects of vaping.