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1 week ago | wisbusiness.com | Alex Moe

The head of MMAC says U.S. trade imbalances with other countries are a “bad measurement” of economic fairness, undercutting a central argument for the Trump administration’s tariff policy. Dale Kooyenga, president of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, spoke yesterday during a Wisconsin Technology Council event in Milwaukee. He noted that as U.S. trade imbalances have increased, unemployment has declined and per-capita GDP has risen.

1 week ago | wisbusiness.com | Kate Morton

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s licensed cherry growers are invited to submit their votes through June 16, 2025, to elect two new members to the five-member Wisconsin Cherry Board. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) administers the election and is proceeding with no candidates listed on the ballot, as no nominations were received by the March 28, 2025, nomination deadline.

1 week ago | wisbusiness.com | Alex Moe

— This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with returning guest Sachin Shivaram, CEO of Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry. The conversation centers on federal funding for the national Manufacturing Extension Partnership, which provides funding in turn to state-level programs such as the Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing & Productivity. Shivaram chairs the board for the WCMP, which aims to deliver “low-cost and cutting-edge” consulting services to small and medium manufacturers.

1 week ago | wisbusiness.com | Alex Moe

This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with returning guest Sachin Shivaram, CEO of Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry. The conversation centers on federal funding for the national Manufacturing Extension Partnership, which provides funding in turn to state-level programs such as the Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing & Productivity. Shivaram chairs the board for the WCMP, which aims to deliver “low-cost and cutting-edge” consulting services to small and medium manufacturers.

1 week ago | wisbusiness.com | Kate Morton

MILWAUKEE (May 8, 2025) – Spirit Airlines has launched new nonstop service from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Los Angeles. A Hollywood-themed celebration was held at MKE to mark the inaugural flight today. Travelers were welcomed with a red carpet, popcorn, and Shirley Temple cocktails. Flights to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will take off from MKE twice per week. No other airline at MKE currently offers flights to Los Angeles, making this an exciting addition.