Jason Busch

1 week ago | ibmadison.com | Jason Busch

In the heart of downtown Madison, a new construction project is challenging conventional building methods while addressing urban housing needs. Madison native Nate Helbach, co-founder and CEO of Neutral and not yet 30 years old, is spearheading the adoption of mass timber construction with his 517 W. Main St. project. “This project is a rare example of ‘middle housing’ bringing gentle infill density to the urban downtown,” Helbach said in an email interview.

1 month ago | ibmadison.com | Jason Busch |Katie Dean |Brittney Kenaston

Strong professional accomplishments and meaningful civic contributions are the criteria for selection to our annual Forty Under 40 class, and if the class of 2025 is any indication, the future of Madison business is in good hands. The class was chosen by a judging panel of local business leaders, two of them Forty Under 40 alumni themselves. And there is another twist to this year’s class: Our judges actually selected 41 people this year because there were so many deserving of the honor.

1 month ago | ibmadison.com | Jason Busch

By now, you’ve probably noticed that the math doesn’t always work out — especially if you’re early in your career and trying to build a future. You work hard, stay on budget (most of the time) and maybe even get a raise now and then. But somehow, your paycheck still doesn’t go as far as it should. According to Zety’s “Priced Out of Progress” report, published in December 2024, 50% of U.S. workers say starting or growing a family feels impossible on their current salary.

1 month ago | ibmadison.com | Jason Busch

A steady spring rain swept through downtown Madison Wednesday morning, leaving puddles along Carroll Street and a gray veil over the Capitol dome. But just before noon — almost as if on cue — the clouds parted, and a warm burst of sunlight welcomed guests to a historic moment on the Capitol Square: the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Wisconsin History Center. Held on the site of the former Wisconsin Historical Museum at 30 N. Carroll St., the event marked more than the start of construction.

1 month ago | ibmadison.com | Jason Busch

At the third annual In Business Madison Real Estate & Construction Symposium, Madison development leaders shared sharp, often candid insights on everything from municipal approval frustrations to post-pandemic office trends and the intensifying pressure on industrial and lab infrastructure.