BizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business Insights
237 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe BizTimes MKE podcast, powered by BizTimes Media, is designed to keep you informed and provide ideas and strategies to help improve your business. Each episode features thought-provoking insights and best practices from business and community leaders.
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Weekly Debrief: Milwaukee could use more people like Michael Cudahy
March 18, 2022 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBAndrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media discuss the news of the week, including the passing of entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael Cudahy, who died March 11 at the age of 97. A 2013 BizTimes Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Cudahy started Marquette Electronics and grew it to a business with nearly $600 million in revenue before selling it to GE in the late 1990s. He also was a major philanthropist in Milwaukee, donating $165 million over his life and spearheading projects ...
How Donald Driver is partnering with the Marcus Performing Arts Center | Ep. 120
March 16, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBThis week's episode of the BizTimes MKE Podcast features a conversation between Kendra Whitlock Ingram, the president and CEO of the Marcus Performing Arts Center, and former Green Bay Packer Donald Driver, the Marcus Center’s first cultural ambassador. Their conversation took place at the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, a BizTimes podcast partner. Kendra and Donald discuss how their partnership came about, efforts to help more people feel welcome at the Marcus Center, plans for performances adap...
How Donald Driver is partnering with the Marcus Performing Arts Center | Ep. 120
March 16, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBThis week's episode of the BizTimes MKE Podcast features a conversation between Kendra Whitlock Ingram, the president and CEO of the Marcus Performing Arts Center, and former Green Bay Packer Donald Driver, the Marcus Center’s first cultural ambassador. Their conversation took place at the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, a BizTimes podcast partner. Kendra and Donald discuss how their partnership came about, efforts to help more people feel welcome at the Marcus Center, plans for performances adap...
Weekly Debrief: What did we learn about the future of Kohl's this week?
March 11, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBMaredithe Meyer, Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including an investor presentation from Kohl's Corp. that outlined the company's growth plans and securities filings that detailed executive pay and talks about a potential sale. All this comes as an activist investor group continues to push for the election of a new board of directors and significant changes to the company's path forward.
Bucky Badger stories and the importance of employee engagement with Brian Adam of Olympus Group | Ep. 118
March 09, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThis week’s episode features a recent Rotary Club of Milwaukee presentation by Brian Adam, president of the Olympus Group, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of mascots, including the Brewers Racing Sausages and Bucky badger, flags, banners and larger-than-life graphics seen on arenas like the Fiserv Forum. In addition to sharing some fun insights from the world of mascots, Brian discusses his approach to company culture and employee engagement. From the importance of first impressions to solici...
Weekly Debrief: The importance of Versiti's growth, GMF's $700M campaign and Marquette's next new building
March 05, 2022 03:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBLauren Anderson, Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news, including why Versiti's plans to grow its research of blood is important for the region, the substantial potential impact of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation's $700 million fundraising campaign and the continued reinvention of the Marquette University campus. Insider Spotlight Stories: Octane Coffee's first location could open this summer in Pewaukee YMCA of Greater Waukesha County reb...
Mixing realistic and bold thinking for downtown Milwaukee's future|Ep. 116
March 02, 2022 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBOn this week’s BizTimes MKE Podcast, Beth Weirick, CEO of Milwaukee Downtown BID 21, and Tanya Fonseca, long range planning manager at Milwaukee’s Department of City Development, discuss the process for updating the downtown area plan during a recent Rotary Club of Milwaukee presentation. In addition to taking questions, they involved their audience in providing feedback about the current and future state of downtown. In partnership with the Rotary Club of Milwaukee
Why and how we're covering K-12 education as a business publication|Ep.115
February 23, 2022 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThis episode features two conversations. First, BizTimes Media co-owners Dan and Kate Meyer discuss our Business Cares sections and why it was important to put an emphasis on education in Milwaukee in the latest issue of our magazine. Second, BizTimes associate editor Lauren Anderson discusses her approach to covering education for a business audience and goes deeper on some of her magazine coverage. For more on BizTimes Media's education coverage, visit biztimes.com/highqualityseats
Weekly Debrief: Sports betting in Milwaukee, Strauss selling in Franklin and RNC news
February 18, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBLauren Anderson, Arthur Thomas and Andrew Weiland of BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including the possibility of sports betting coming to Potawatomi Hotel & Casino later this year, Strauss Brands opting to sell land in Franklin where it had planned to build a new meat processing facility, and the possibility that Milwaukee has jumped to the top of the list for potential Republican National Convention locations in 2024. Insider Spotlight Stories: Pleasant Prai...
Kimberly Kane shares employee retention research and recommendations|Ep. 113
February 16, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBThis week’s episode of the BizTimes MKE Podcast features remarks from Kimberly Kane, president and CEO of Kane Communications. Kimberly spoke recently at the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, a podcast partner of BizTimes. Her presentation focused on research by her firm that found half of working women in Wisconsin are considering quitting their jobs. In this episode, she talks about why Kane Communications did the research, how she decided to release it and share more findings. Kimberly also offer...
Weekly Debrief: Kohl's fight with activist investor continues to ramp up
February 12, 2022 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBBizTimes Media reporter Maredithe Meyer joins Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas to talk about the steady stream of new coming from Menomonee Falls-based Kohl's Corp. and the activist investor pushing for the company to shake things up. Maredithe breaks down how we got here, the new slate of board members nominated by the investor and how things could play out in the coming months. Insider Spotlight Stories: Employees at Oak Creek Starbucks want to unionize Brewery, beer garden, dog park, ...
Tim Gokhman: Mass timber should be the dominant construction technology for 8 to 25 story multi-family buildings|Ep. 111
February 09, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThis episode features remarks by Tim Gokhman of New Land Enterprises to the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, a podcast partner of BizTimes Media. Tim’s presentation focused on his firm’s development of Ascent, a 25-story mass timber apartment project in downtown Milwaukee. He describes some of the inspirations for the project, why he thinks mass timber should be the dominant construction technology for 8 to 25 or even 30 story multi-family buildings, and some of the environmental and safety benefit...
Tim Gokhman: Mass timber should be the dominant construction technology for 8 to 25 story multi-family buildings|Ep. 111
February 09, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThis episode features remarks by Tim Gokhman of New Land Enterprises to the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, a podcast partner of BizTimes Media. Tim’s presentation focused on his firm’s development of Ascent, a 25-story mass timber apartment project in downtown Milwaukee. He describes some of the inspirations for the project, why he thinks mass timber should be the dominant construction technology for 8 to 25 or even 30 story multi-family buildings, and some of the environmental and safety benefit...
Weekly Debrief: Arts center planned as momentum is growing in Bronzeville
February 04, 2022 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.9 MBLauren Anderson, Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the week's news, including a plan to develop a center for for African American art and culture at the corner of King Drive and North Avenue in Milwaukee. The site was previously the southeast region headquarters for the state Department of Natural Resources. The state listed the property for sale in October. Insider Spotlight Stories: Good Karma Brands looks to 'chart its own course' with new stud...
Weekly Debrief: Arts center planned as momentum is growing in Bronzeville
February 04, 2022 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.9 MBLauren Anderson, Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the week's news, including a plan to develop a center for for African American art and culture at the corner of King Drive and North Avenue in Milwaukee. The site was previously the southeast region headquarters for the state Department of Natural Resources. The state listed the property for sale in October. Insider Spotlight Stories: Good Karma Brands looks to 'chart its own course' with new stud...
ManpowerGroup CEO Jonas Prising on why workforce challenges aren't about to get easier and what employers can do|Ep. 109
February 02, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week's episode of the BizTimes MKE Podcast features conversation with Jonas Prising, chairman and CEO of ManpowerGroup, during the annual BizTimes Economic Trends Event. Jonas' job gives him insight into the trends shaping the labor force and job markets at a time when many companies are finding it increasingly difficult to find the talent they need to grow. The conversation touches on how to help employees upskill, the outlook for wages, viewing the Great Resignation as more of a reshu...
Weekly Debrief: Kohl's offers and Economic Trends takeaways
January 28, 2022 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBLauren Anderson, Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas of BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including the latest offers from those interested in buying Menomonee Falls-based Kohl's Corp. The group also discusses their takeaways from the annual BizTimes Economic Trends event, which was held Thursday. Insider Spotlight Stories: What's next for FPC's Third Ward venue proposal Commentary: FPC Live indoor venue complex will be great addition to Third Ward Former head of...
Weekly Debrief: How Wisconsin came up short in bid for $20 billion Intel chip factory
January 22, 2022 00:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBLauren Anderson, Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas of BizTimes Media get together to discuss how economic development officials in southeastern Wisconsin came up short in their bid to attract an Intel semiconductor factory to Mount Pleasant. Pitched to be on land just north of the Foxconn project, the factory would have included a $20 billion initial investment and 3,000 jobs. Instead, the factory is going to an area just east of Columbus, Ohio. Andrew wrote an extensive story detailing how W...
The business problems 3D printing can solve with Matthew Wolak of GSC Engineering|Ep. 106
January 19, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this episode from the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, a podcast partner of BizTimes Media, Matthew Wolak of GSC Engineering discusses some of the business challenges 3D printing can solve, including supply chain issues, waste, lost time, fixtures and tooling, and reduced risk. Wolak also describes some of the different 3D printing systems and covers price ranges as well. In partnership with the Rotary Club of Milwaukee.
New Catholic Financial Life CEO John Borgen on preparing for the top job and making decisions|Ep. 105
January 12, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBJohn Borgen took over as CEO of Milwaukee-based Catholic Financial Life at the start of the year. It was a planned transition announced a little more than a year ago as he was promoted to president of the company. On the latest BizTimes MKE Podcast, Borgen talks with associate editor Arthur Thomas about how he used the time to prepare for the top job. They also discuss Catholic Financial Life's recent decision to market its 18-story office and apartment tower near the Marquette campus for sa...
Weekly Debrief: 5+ stories we're watching in 2022
January 07, 2022 23:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBLauren Anderson, Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas of BizTimes Media get together to discuss the stories they will be following in 2022. In late December, Andrew wrote his annual list ranking the biggest local business stories of the year. The group looked to the list for stories that will continue to shape the southeastern Wisconsin economy in the coming year, including the continued challenges of COVID-19, growth of companies like Milwaukee Tool and Generac, ongoing workforce challenges, ch...
There's risk in doing nothing: Entrepreneurship lessons from Hammes, Frontdesk, PartsBadger and Accelity|Ep. 103
January 05, 2022 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBThis week's BizTimes MKE Podcast features part of the 2021 Innovation + Entrepreneurship Forum, including remarks from Lifetime Achievement Award winner Jon Hammes, founder and managing partner of Hammes Company, and a panel discussion with Kyle Weatherly, co-founder and CEO of Frontdesk, Roy Dietsch, co-founder and CEO of PartsBadger, and Jackie Hermes, founder and CEO of Accelity. BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland introduced Hammes and moderated the panel discussion. The event was made poss...
Weekly Debrief: Going deeper on the 2021 BizTimes Best in Business
December 18, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBBizTimes Media reporter Maredithe Meyer joins associate editor Arthur Thomas and editor Andrew Weiland to discuss BizTimes Media's 2021 Best in Business recognition. This annual magazine feature, published Dec. 13 this year, highlights the biggest newsmakers of the year. Honorees this year included the Milwaukee Bucks, Kohler Co. Generac CEO Aaron Jagdfeld, Dana Guthrie and New Land Enterprises. Insider Spotlight Stories: Perlick begins facility remodel, adding 100 new employees Bayside ...
Julie Tolan: Inspiring nonprofits to think creatively about the future | Ep. 101
December 15, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBJulie Tolan, co-owner of Lauber Business Partners, joins BizTimes associate editors Lauren Anderson and Arthur Thomas to discuss her work in the nonprofit sector. Tolan discusses the challenges nonprofits have in honestly evaluating their programs, the ways in which nonprofits should or shouldn't be more like a business, and the need for having a communication plan that cuts through all of the things vying for the attention of donors. She also addresses the prospects for the Milwaukee commun...
Julie Tolan: Inspiring nonprofits to think creatively about the future | Ep. 101
December 15, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBJulie Tolan, co-owner of Lauber Business Partners, joins BizTimes associate editors Lauren Anderson and Arthur Thomas to discuss her work in the nonprofit sector. Tolan discusses the challenges nonprofits have in honestly evaluating their programs, the ways in which nonprofits should or shouldn't be more like a business, and the need for having a communication plan that cuts through all of the things vying for the attention of donors. She also addresses the prospects for the Milwaukee commun...
Weekly Debrief: 'A wake-up call for Wisconsin employers' as half of women are considering quitting
December 10, 2021 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBLauren Anderson, Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including a survey from Kane Communications that found half of working women in Wisconsin are considering leaving their job. The group discusses why women are considering leaving, how it matters for the business community and how employers might turn it into a competitive advantage if they take the right steps. Insider Spotlight Stories: Anticipated impact of FPC's Third War...
Weekly Debrief: Progress and work to do on MMAC's Region of Choice initiative
December 04, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBLauren Anderson, Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to talk about the news of the week, including an update on MMAC's Region of Choice initiative. The chamber's effort aims to close gaps in prosperity and employment between white, Black and Hispanic residents in metro Milwaukee. In connection with its all-member meeting, MMAC released survey data that showed big gaps in how managers from each group feel about their company and the region. Insider Spotlight St...
Weekly Debrief: Boston Store, Chase Tower and Johnny V's Tosa plans, unpacking a busy week in commercial real estate
November 19, 2021 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBAndrew Weiland and Alex Zank join Arthur Thomas to discuss a busy news in metro Milwaukee commercial real estate. There was John “Johnny V” Vassallo’s proposed mixed-use tower in Wauwatosa, the third iteration of a project that has drawn the ire of some local residents. Alex also broke the news that the Chase Tower in downtown Milwaukee is being sold to a New York investment firm that made another large purchase in the region recently. Mark Irgens also broke news at the BizTimes Commercial R...
George Cullen of JP Cullen on rising costs, material delays and getting creative in construction| Ep. 97
November 17, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBGeorge Cullen, co-president of general contracting firm JP Cullen, joins BizTimes associate editor Arthur Thomas to discuss inflation and supply chain challenges in the construction industry. In addition to sharing examples of specific items that are rising in cost or hard to get, Cullen also described how the company is working with owners considering projects. "There's a reason why you're doing the building and there's a value that doing that building will accomplish for you and it will, ...
Weekly Debrief: Harley-Davidson gets good tariff news, for a change
November 05, 2021 22:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBAndrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas of BizTimes Media discuss the news of the week, including tariff relief for Harley-Davidson, which will avoid a 56% tariff on motorcycles headed to Europe following a deal between the U.S. and EU.
The differing concerns of small and large manufacturers with Buckley Brinkman | Ep. 95
November 03, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBBuckley Brinkman of the Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing & Productivity joins Arthur Thomas of BizTimes Media to discuss WCMP's recent survey of Wisconsin manufacturers. The report revealed differing priorities amongst small and larger manufacturers, mixed views on the state's economy, relative confidence in cybersecurity measures and concerns about what vaccine mandates will mean for the workforce.
Weekly Debrief: How are Wisconsin companies dealing with supply chain and logistics issues
October 29, 2021 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBAndrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media discuss how southeastern Wisconsin manufacturers have been navigating supply chain issues, including comments from leaders at companies like Snap-on, Harley-Davidson, Zurn, Badger Meter, Strattec and Milwaukee Tool. Check out upcoming BizTimes events: Nonprofit Excellence Awards on Nov. 5 Commercial Real Estate and Development Conference on Nov. 18 Insider Spotlight Stories: Kenosha County’s booming job growth hasn’t translated to po...
Weekly Debrief: USPS building redevelopment plans sink with sale and Milwaukee Tool opening Chicago office
October 22, 2021 22:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBAndrew Weiland, Alex Zank and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the big stories of the week, including the sale of the USPS building on St. Paul Ave., sinking plans for a massive mixed-use redevelopment of the property, and Milwaukee Tool's plans to open an office in Chicago. Plus Johnson Bank's former building at 333 E. Wisconsin Ave. has a new owner and Toppers Pizza takes on new investor to fuel its growth.
Milwaukee Tool's Steve Richman on helping supply chain teams avoid burnout and much more |Ep. 92
October 20, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBSteve Richman, group president of Milwaukee Tool, joined BizTimes associate editor Arthur Thomas on stage at the Next Generation Manufacturing Summit earlier this month to discuss the company’s growth, managing supply chain challenges and recruiting people to southeastern Wisconsin.
Weekly Debrief: Former DNR headquarters on King Drive is for sale, what could it become?
October 08, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBAndrew Weiland, Alex Zank and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including the state of Wisconsin looking to sell the former Department of Natural Resource headquarters building at the northeast corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and West North Avenue. Alex discusses what some real estate analysts see for the property and Andrew points out the property has "tremendous potential." Insider Spotlight Stories: - Ball Metalpack to add 50 jobs ...
Weekly Debrief: Former DNR headquarters on King Drive is for sale, what could it become?
October 08, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBAndrew Weiland, Alex Zank and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including the state of Wisconsin looking to sell the former Department of Natural Resource headquarters building at the northeast corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and West North Avenue. Alex discusses what some real estate analysts see for the property and Andrew points out the property has "tremendous potential." Insider Spotlight Stories: - Ball Metalpack to add 50 jobs ...
Weekly Debrief: Foxconn picks Ohio, Fiserv expanding in New Jersey
October 01, 2021 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBLauren Anderson, Arthur Thomas and Andrew Weiland discuss news from the week, including Foxconn's plans to buy a car plant in Ohio instead of making electric vehicles in Wisconsin and Fiserv's decision to expand in New Jersey.
Weekly Debrief: Foxconn picks Ohio, Fiserv expanding in New Jersey
October 01, 2021 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBLauren Anderson, Arthur Thomas and Andrew Weiland discuss news from the week, including Foxconn's plans to buy a car plant in Ohio instead of making electric vehicles in Wisconsin and Fiserv's decision to expand in New Jersey.
Why UWM's mounting challenges matter for businesses in southeastern Wisconsin | Ep. 89
September 29, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBBizTimes associate editor Lauren Anderson joins Arthur Thomas to discuss her recent BizTimes Milwaukee cover story exploring the financial challenges facing the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Read the story here.
Weekly Debrief: Wisconsin on the world stage with Ryder Cup
September 24, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBBizTimes Media reporter Maredithe Meyer joins editor Andrew Weiland and associate editor to spotlight BizTimes Insider stories from the week and discuss her coverage of the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan County. Insider Spotlight Stories: - Health benefits consulting firm mueller QAAS sold - Metro Milwaukee export rebound lags Midwest and still down from 2018 - Generac buys former American Family Insurance Office building in Pewaukee for $6.75 million Other stories in the epi...
Why Allen Edmonds is hiring, making sneakers and partnering with the Ryder Cup | Ep.87
September 20, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBKeith Duplain, president of St. Louis branded portfolio at Caleres, and Bob Steffes, vice president of manufacturing at Allen Edmonds, joined BizTimes associate editor Arthur Thomas on the BizTimes MKE Podcast to discuss the company’s journey since Caleres acquired Allen Edmonds and over the course of the pandemic. They also discussed Allen Edmonds’ partnership with the PGA of America to make the company’s shoes the official dress shoe of the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
Brian Dranzik on MKE's international travel future and new carriers, flights | Ep. 86
September 17, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBMilwaukee Mitchell Airport director Brian Dranzik joins BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland to discuss the airport's rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, the addition of new flights and carriers, the potential for more international travel, and the latest on efforts to relaunch Midwest Express.
Weekly Debrief: Vaccine mandates and digging deep on Milwaukee's population changes
September 10, 2021 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBLauren Anderson, Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas of BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week. After highlighting some of this week's BizTimes Insider Only stories, the group discusses President Joe Biden's decision to mandate vaccines for employees at companies with more than 100 employees. The group then discusses Arthur's story looking at which parts of Milwaukee County grew over the past decade and which parts lost residents. Insider Story Spotlight: - Church taking ...
Weekly Debrief: The best thing about Summerfest this year is that it's happening
September 03, 2021 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.18 MBLauren Anderson and Andrew Weiland join Arthur Thomas on the BizTimes MKE Podcast Weekly Debrief. After highlighting some of the top Insider Only stories from the week, the group dives into discussing the long-awaited return of Summerfest to Milwaukee's Lakefront. After taking a year off from the pandemic, Summerfest shifted to a September timeslot this year. Unfortunately, it seems its traditional timing around the Fourth of July would have been better as the Delta variant continues to spre...
Weekly Debrief: 100 East's uncertain future and the next mayor of Milwaukee
August 27, 2021 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBEditor Andrew Weiland and real estate reporter Alex Zank join BizTimes associate editor Arthur Thomas to talk about the week's news. First up is the news that the 100 East office building is in foreclosure. Alex describes what office brokers and industry experts expect to see as the building, once one of the premier office properties in the city, emerges from the process. Then the group discusses news that Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett will be leaving office, at some point in the near future, ...
Weekly Debrief: 10 important companies for southeastern Wisconsin's future
August 20, 2021 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBBizTimes' Lauren Anderson, Brandon Anderegg and Andrew Weiland join Arthur Thomas to discuss the week's news, including the announcement of 53 Wisconsin companies on this year's Inc. 5000 list. The group takes a closer look at Frontdesk and Parts Badger, two of the southeastern Wisconsin companies on the list. Then they participate in a brief mock draft to select another eight companies that are significant for the future of southeastern Wisconsin. 53 Wisconsin companies make 2021 Inc. 500...
Weekly Debrief: Generac expanding to Pewaukee, Milwaukee bans scooters in downtown, nearby areas
August 06, 2021 21:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBBizTimes Milwaukee editor Andrew Weiland and reporter Brandon Anderegg talk about two of the biggest local business stories of the week: Generac's purchase of the former American Family Insurance office building in Pewaukee to expand its operations and the city of Milwaukee's move to ban dockless scooter operations downtown and in nearly neighborhoods because too many people were riding them on the sidewalks.
Why Hartland-based Fathom is going public via SPAC│Ep. 80
August 02, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn mid-July, Hartland-based Fathom Digital Manufacturing Corp. announced plans to go public via a special purpose acquisition corporation or SPAC. On the latest BizTimes MKE Podcast, Fathom CEO Ryan Martin talks about why the company is going public and why a SPAC was the right vehicle to do it. SPACs have received a lot of attention over the past year as a vehicle to take companies public without the same level of scrutiny involved in a traditional IPO, but Martin said Fathom is different...
Weekly Debrief: COVID numbers heading in the wrong direction
July 30, 2021 20:00 - 11 minutes - 7.75 MBArthur Thomas, Lauren Anderson and Andrew Weiland from BizTimes Media discuss worrying trends in the COVID-19 pandemic. With the CDC changing its recommendations on wearing masks, Lauren and Andrew highlight numbers for southeastern Wisconsin. They also discuss how local health systems have begun mandating vaccinations and whether more employers will move in that direction going forward. Ascension Wisconsin requiring all employees to get COVID vaccine Children's Wisconsin, Medical College...
Having tough conversations and tracking D&I progress in metro Milwaukee│Ep. 78
July 26, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBBeth Ridley and Lauren Anderson join Arthur Thomas to talk about diversity and inclusion coverage from the July 19 issue of BizTimes Milwaukee. Beth works as a consultant helping companies with D&I issues. For the issue, she wrote a column highlighting how she is focusing on having tough conversations when the opportunity arises. She also discussed how these conversations can help companies foster a more inclusive culture. Lauren, an associate editor at BizTimes, discussed some of her covera...