Posted by Bob Reddin
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 8:41:00 AM
Could Ethanol be one of the solutions to the struggling job market. Ethanol producers think so, and are making a concerted effort to let others know. Once highly touted, but more recently highly questioned, ethanol insiders are pushing to let...
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Posted by Bob Reddin
Thursday, January 26, 2012 11:21:00 AM
It's a snapshot of what is possible in the new global economy. A company in Superior, WI - yes, Superior! - is expanding because of a global alliance with industry giant Caterpillar. Caterpillar and Exodus Machines in Superior will work together,...
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Posted by Bob Reddin
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 1:32:00 PM
It is the modern success story. A company that started in a basement now employs more than 5,000 people, and could add as many as 1,000 more in 2012. Epic Systems chief administrative officer recounted the story this week for a group gathered for...
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Posted by Bob Reddin
Monday, January 02, 2012 12:00:00 PM
It's often the unspoken problem when it comes to jobs and job creation. It's the skilled labor conundrum. Many companies in Wisconsin say they would like to hire - are hiring - but are having problem finding skilled workers. Some will say it...
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Posted by Bob Reddin
Thursday, November 24, 2011 7:40:00 PM
It's the easiest question to ask, and one of the most difficult to answer, but the Fox Valley area is trying to tackle the question: "What attracts business?" A recently completed 4-month study looked into the positives and negatives of the...
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Posted by Bob Reddin
Wednesday, November 09, 2011 10:55:00 PM
Real estate (home values) have been one of the areas hardest hit during the economic collapse, and the result has been very little new construction (and few new construction jobs). That's why it has to be seen as good news that developer Terrence...
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Posted by Bob Reddin
Monday, November 07, 2011 5:33:00 AM
So what does it mean? In the grand scheme, the experts say it doesn't mean a whole lot. Wisconsin was left off the list this year for the "best business climate" by the editors at Site Selection Magazine. Each year, the editors rank the top 25...
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Posted by Bob Reddin
Friday, October 07, 2011 5:36:00 AM
The Wisconsin State Journal explores both sides of the debate over mining in northern Wisconsin. Click here to view the article.
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Posted by Bob Reddin
Thursday, September 15, 2011 9:49:00 AM
Stop Drinking the Kool Aid. That was the message this week as business and economic leaders met in the Madison area. What does that mean exactly? Well that's part of the problem - it means something a little different to everyone. There were...
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Posted by Bob Reddin
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 6:46:00 AM
Ask many business leaders, and they will tell you one of the biggest problems they face is government regulation....or more accurately over-regulation. The Wall Street Journal weighs in today (subscribtion may be required).
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Posted by Bob Reddin
Friday, August 19, 2011 6:44:00 AM
Under Jim Doyle, Wisconsin came within one vote of passing a Green Jobs initiative. Many in the business community vehemently opposed the plan, arguing that it would cost the state tens of thousands of jobs in the long run. President Barack Obama...
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Posted by Bob Reddin
Sunday, August 07, 2011 9:29:00 PM
I don't have any idea what the political leanings of Mark Cuban are. Cuban is the outspoken owner of the NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks. He's a self-made billionaire, so when he speaks about economics and creating jobs, he has a track record to run ...
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Posted by Bob Reddin
Monday, August 01, 2011 4:58:00 AM
Here's a link to a letter to the editor from DWD Secretary Scott Baumbach.
Posted by Bob Reddin
Thursday, June 16, 2011 9:38:00 PM
As these types of things go, it's a small announcement. A Canadian company is moving some jobs across the line to Marinette, Wisconsin. It's only about 15 jobs - so it's not exactly headline news. But it's more important than just the 15 jobs. ...
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Posted by Bob Reddin
Thursday, June 09, 2011 7:39:00 PM
Congressman Sean Duffy posted a youtube video today - a TV interview he did regarding creating an environment for job creation. Click here to watch the video.
Posted by Bob Reddin
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 6:45:00 AM
A bill that was pushed by State Senator Rich Zipperer is being signed into law today in Lake Geneva. Zipperer tells me he believes the Telecommunications Bill will help up cut some of the red tape that has prevented the types of infratructure...
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Posted by Bob Reddin
Friday, May 06, 2011 12:35:00 AM
The jump is dramatic, and speaks volumes about what business leaders in other parts of the country are saying about Wisconsin. CEO Magazine is out with its annual list of best and worst states to do business, and Wisconsin is the biggest mover on...
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Posted by Bob Reddin
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 6:27:00 AM
Today marks Day # 100 on the job for Governor Scott Walker, who ran a campaign committed to creating 250,000 new jobs in Wisconsin during his four year term. The Governor provides his take on how the first 100 days have gone in an op-ed that ran...
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Posted by Bob Reddin
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 6:46:00 AM
A couple of surveys out in recent days from Rasmussen, and both offer some disturbing thoughts on the prospects of economic recovery. First, Labor Market Confidence is at a 7-month low. A separate poll shows that 8 out of 10 Americans know someone ...
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Posted by Bob Reddin
Monday, March 14, 2011 10:12:00 PM
Regardless of your opinion on the budget repair bill, it certainly created a lot of national buzz. As the Govenror signed the bill into law on Friday, he rescinded layoff notices for 1500 state workers. Here is a sampling of the national reaction...
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