Wisconsin

• MilwaukeeEconomySep 30

  G20 trade ministers meet in Milwaukee to discuss tariffs and global trade policy

  Milwaukee is hosting G20 trade ministers who are discussing trade and tariff policies. Local commerce leaders expressed concern over current rhetoric, especially regarding Canada. Advocates are pushing for a worker-centered trade policy moving forward.

• MilwaukeeEconomySep 29

  East Side Starbucks Closes as Part of 250-Store Downsizing

  The Lower East Side Starbucks at 1438 E. Brady St. closed its doors over the weekend. This closure is part of a larger announcement by Starbucks to close 250 cafes nationwide. Among the three Wisconsin locations shuttered, this was one of them.

• MilwaukeeEconomySep 25

  Peggy Williams-Smith Appointed Interim CEO of Wisconsin Center District

  The WCD board appointed Visit Milwaukee President and CEO Peggy Williams-Smith as interim president and CEO starting October 1. Omar Shaikh was elected the new board chair. These moves place two local tourism leaders in charge while the district seeks a permanent replacement.

• MilwaukeeEconomySep 25

  Enbridge Estimates $15 Million Cost for Line 5 Gas Leak in Iron County

  A report filed with federal regulators estimates an August gas leak on Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline in northern Wisconsin will cost at least $15.1 million. The costs include emergency response, property damage, and cleanup efforts following the incident. No injuries were reported during the event.

• MilwaukeeEconomySep 24

  FBI Probes Fires at Enbridge Line 5 Sites in Northern Wisconsin

  Federal and state investigators are examining blazes at a drill site and an office related to Enbridge’s reroute of its Line 5 oil and gas pipeline. The investigation includes fires in Ashland County and a separate incident at the company's Great Lakes office in Superior. Multiple agencies are involved in determining the cause.

• MilwaukeeEconomySep 24

  Vegan Bakery Hooch MKE Moving to Downtown East Town Location

  Hooch MKE, a vegan bakery known from the Milwaukee-area farmers market scene, plans to move into a commercial kitchen space at 770 N. Jefferson St. in East Town. The business will offer pre-order pick-ups and is seeking a more permanent cafe space downtown. Their license application suggests they may serve breakfast and lunch items.

• MilwaukeeEconomySep 24

  Midwest SAD Bakery Relocates Back Downtown

  Midwest SAD announced it is pausing operations at its Walker’s Point location after a year there. The bakery will move back to its original spot at 770 N. Jefferson St downtown. Service at the new downtown location begins on Saturday, Sept. 26.

• MilwaukeeEconomySep 24

  Rising Borrowing Costs Affect Wisconsin Cities' Budgets

  Brookfield is considering a $40 to $50 million police station project amid concerns over a volatile bond market. Increased borrowing costs affect local government projects across Wisconsin. Officials note that while current increases are small, the era of cheap borrowing may be ending.

• MilwaukeeEconomySep 23

  Foxconn Plans to Add 700 Jobs at Mount Pleasant Facility

  Foxconn plans to renovate its facility in Mount Pleasant to add 700 jobs by mid-2027. The Mount Pleasant Plan Commission recommended the proposal, which is part of a larger effort to increase manufacturing capacity. Foxconn makes servers for artificial intelligence.

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