What they said: Milwaukee-area executives talk Baird Center expansion
The Milwaukee Business Journal asked local executives, "What will the expanded Baird Center mean to Milwaukee and the city’s economy?" Here's what they said about construction of the convention center's addition......»»
Your guide to "From the Ground Up": A special report on the Baird Center expansion
The Milwaukee Business Journal produced a special publication on how the Baird Center addition was constructed and what it means to the Milwaukee area's economy......»»
Baird Center expansion rises in Westown: Timeline
The expanded Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee was finished on time and within the $456 million budget for the high-profile project......»»
Milwaukee-area builders among teams pursuing $300M Wisconsin Center project
Four construction-management teams — each including a notable southeast Wisconsin contractor — are in the running for the contract on the $300 million Wisconsin Center expansion project......»»
Grunau helped build Milwaukee into the city it has become
Most Milwaukee-area business and community leaders have a Gary Grunau story. Whether it was working with him on the development of the river walk through downtown Milwaukee, the redevelopment of Schlitz Park, the expansion of the Wisconsin Center Dis.....»»
Motown comes to Milwaukee for Summerfest"s Big Gig Dress Rehearsal: Slideshow
Motown came to Milwaukee Saturday evening to help kick off Summerfest in grand style at the Big Gig Dress Rehearsal at the Italian Community Center attended by more than 300 Milwaukee-area business executives and community leaders. Check out the at.....»»
Exquisite food, wine pairings help raise money at JCC Milwaukee"s KidShare: Slideshow
More than 600 Milwaukee-area business executives packed The Pfister Hotel's Grand Ballroom Thursday evening to raise money for children's programs at the Jewish Community Center and try out some tasty wine and food pairings from local restaurants......»»
Tasty food samples help raise money at JCC Milwaukee"s KidShare: Slideshow
More than 600 Milwaukee-area business executives packed The Pfister Hotel's Grand Ballroom May 11 to raise money for children's programs at the Jewish Community Center and try out some tasty food from local restaurants. Check out the attached slid.....»»
Higginbotham executives talk growth and expansion
A word-of-mouth system leads Higginbotham's acquisition strategy, its CEO says. Read about the Fort Worth-based firm's "Thanksgiving test" and check out DBJ's list of biggest private companies in North Texas......»»
After weather delay, Baird sign installation atop U.S. Bank Center nears completion
New signs that are 20 feet tall and 115 feet long add the Baird name to the Milwaukee skyline......»»
Tech talk: Kansas City executives discuss the new work dynamic
During the recent “Tech Connect” virtual discussion sponsored by CDW, executives from the Kansas City area.....»»
Retail rebound: CBRE executives talk post-pandemic leasing trends
Two prominent retail brokers in the Sacramento area say they have several reasons to be optimistic, despite disruption from Covid-19......»»
Jim Lindenberg leads group in purchase of Wheels Now in Pewaukee
Milwaukee-area entrepreneur Jim Lindenberg and two additional executives bought Wheels Now!, a Pewaukee manufacturer and distributor of wheels, rims and related parts. The price of the transaction wasn’t disclosed. Lindenberg’s property-manag.....»»
Wisconsin Center planners schedule visits to four "best in class" convention centers
The leaders of Milwaukee’s downtown convention center expansion will seek design ideas in the coming weeks as they tour convention center projects that “are best in class” in two Midwestern cities and two cities in the mid-South......»»
Post-pandemic, encouraging innovation and taking care of workers among advice from top Milwaukee-area execs
The best thing to come out of 2020 for many southeastern Wisconsin executives is likely to be some hard business lessons learned, unlike any other time in their career.....»»
Dayton-area telecommunication company executives talk Covid-19 impacts
Dayton-area telecommunication companies have shifted their operations to prepare for more people working from home, which comes with its own unique impacts......»»
Milwaukee Business Journal to host virtual real estate chat on impact of pandemic on industry
The Milwaukee Business Journal will host a virtual chat April 16 featuring several prominent Milwaukee-area real estate executives, including the developer of The Avenue in downtown Milwaukee and the co-developer of the Sherman Phoenix project, with .....»»
Where your co-worker is the cat: See Milwaukee execs" work-from-home spaces
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced most Milwaukee-area executives to work at home. So to have a little fun while many of us are practicing social distancing by working from home, we asked to see your home office and what makes it special. .....»»
Milwaukee execs say supporting local businesses will be key to area economic recovery
The one action item we have heard a lot in recent weeks from Milwaukee-area business executives and residents is the desire to support local restaurants and bars that were forced to close their doors in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic that h.....»»
Best advice from Milwaukee-area execs on dealing with coronavirus
In the time of crisis, sometimes the best advice comes from fellow business executives. With that in mind, the Milwaukee Business Journal asked a group of Milwaukee-area business executives their best advice for others in dealing with this unprece.....»»
Baird chairman Paul Purcell passes away
Baird chairman Paul Purcell, who was very active in the Milwaukee community, passed away Friday. Purcell had been treated at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and passed away in hospice in Florida. "It is with heavy hearts we confirm the sad new.....»»