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BizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: The Brewers finally get a postseason winAndrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including the first legislative victory for plans to fund improvements to American Family Field. The deal, which passed a state Assembly committee this week, would keep the Milwaukee Brewers in town through 2050. While the Republicans introduced the plans, they are also gaining support from Democrats.Register for BizTimes eventsInsider Story SpotlightStrauss Brands to lay off 127 workers in Franklin as production line is eliminatedWisconsin VC funding continued to...2023-10-1420 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: Johnsonville replaces Klement's again, that's how the sausage is marketedAndrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news off the week, including Johnsonville taking over as the sausage sponsor at Fiserv Forum. The deal marks the third time in recent years that Johnsonville has taken over a sponsorship from Klement's. Register for upcoming BizTimes events. Insider Story SpotlightSprecher acquires Ooh La Lemin lemonade brand from Kona Gold BeverageBaird to pay $15 million penalty for communication, recordkeeping issuesBig StoryJohnsonville replaces Klement’s as Bu...2023-10-0621 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: A new plan to fund American Family Field upgradesAndrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media discuss the news of the week, including Republican lawmakers unveiling a new $700 million plan to fund upgrades at American Family Field and keep the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers had previously pitched a $290 million plan that didn't include specific contributions from the team or local governments. The GOP plan includes both and gets state money from a different source. Register for upcoming BizTimes eventsInsider Story SpotlightSweet potato chip manufacturer expanding Muskego plantCrazy busy summer planned...2023-09-2327 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: Wait, Barrett Lo is planning to do what in Wauwatosa?Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media discuss the news from the week, including Barrett Lo Visionary Development planning a $400 million, 918-unit, multi-building apartment development, including 15- to 19-story buildings, on the Mayfair Mall property. Register for upcoming BizTimes events. Insider Story SpotlightGenerac plans to build plant in Beaver Dam that could employ up to 400 workers Wisconsin banks saw improving loan and deposit growth in Q2Big StoryBarrett Lo unveils plans for $400 million apartment development at Mayfair Mall2023-09-1619 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: Milwaukee's tech ambitions are tied to its traditional industriesAndrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week and breakdown the latest BizTimes Milwaukee cover story. The piece, written by reporter Ashley Smart, takes a closer look at Milwaukee's ambitions to be a tech hub in light of a growing number of layoffs at tech firms around the country. It also dives into how the city's tech sector is less a single industry and more something that permeates throughout the region's economy. Insider Story Spotlight: Port Milwaukee’s 2022 tonnage levels decreased as demand for mat...2023-04-2220 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: The long decline of Briggs & Stratton in metro Milwaukee continuesAndrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including Briggs & Stratton laying off 160 people as it shuts down two production lines and moves work to other facilities out-of-state. Andrew and Arthur also discuss their takeaways from the annual BizTimes Economic Trends event which was held this week.Briggs & Stratton laying off 160 workers at Wauwatosa plant as production lines are relocatedIndustry leaders share predictions for 2023 at Economic Trends EventInsider Story SpotlightQuad/Graphics names new general counsel ahead of exec’s departureFormer Quad/Graphics exec named chief le...2023-01-2817 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsGeoffrey Kasselman, keynote speaker at BizTimes CRE conference, answers your questionsGeoffrey Kasselman, the keynote speaker at the 2022 BizTimes Commercial Real Estate and Development Conference, joins BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland to answer audience questions from the event. Whether you attended or not, the episode is full of insights into how technology will shape commercial real estate going forward.Kasselman and Weiland discuss how AI, new forms of transportation and microgrids could alter both buildings and consumer expectations. They discuss how blockchain could impact offices like the Register of Deeds and title companies. And they address how the Upper Midwest is positioned to navigate climate change.To...2022-11-2242 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: The Milwaukee Rep's $75 million planAndrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including The Milwaukee Rep's plans for a $75 million "new" theater complex. The plans came to light with the announcement of a $10 million, 20-year sponsorship by Associated Bank, which has its primary Milwaukee presence just north of The Rep's current theater. The Rep plans to stay at the same location, but will completely remake its three theaters. Andrew and Arthur discuss how the plan marks another major project remaking Milwaukee's cultural assets, following the Bradley Symphony Center and the planned move of the...2022-09-2422 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: 5 things to watch with the newly pitched sports and entertainment district in MilwaukeeAndrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas of BizTimes Media get together to discuss the week's news, including five key things to watch as the newly announced mixed-use sports and entertainment district planned just to the northeast of the Marquette Interchange. The project includes an 8,000-seat soccer stadium, indoor concert venue, a hotel, retail and multi-family housing. Insider Spotlight Stories:Perlick plans $11.5 million in upgrades to Milwaukee plant, will add 35 jobsCedarburg-based PartsBadger adding jobs after landing $13.8 million contract with Yeti CyclesOther Stories in this Episode:Soccer stadium would anchor mixed-use sports and entertainment district planned i...2022-05-2128 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: Milwaukee Tool, Advocate Aurora and Kohl's headline a busy news weekAndrew Weiland, Maredithe Meyer, Ashely Smart, Cara Spoto and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including a planned $100 million renovation at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, Advocate Aurora merging with North Carolina-based Atrium, state funding kickstarting a community center on the near west side of Milwaukee, the current Kohl's board winning out over activist investors, Milwaukee Tool expanding, again, and FPC Live dropping plans for a live music venue in the Third Ward. Stories in this episode:Potawatomi unveils plans for $100 million renovation to casino’s third fl...2022-05-1434 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsNicholas Fallucca shares Palermo's lessons learned on innovation and meeting market demand|Ep.132Palermo’s Pizza has seen a lot of change over the years, from serving hungry customers at the bar to making and distributing pizzas around the country. Nicholas Fallucca, chief product and innovation officer at Palermo’s, shared insights on those changes along with lessons learned from trying to match innovative ideas with market and customer demands during a recent presentation to the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, a podcast partner of BizTimes Media. In partnership with the Rotary Club of Milwaukee.2022-05-1148 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsLeadership Lens: Marquette president Michael Lovell on leading amid disruption, being vulnerable and following a strategic visionMarquette University president Michael Lovell joins BizTimes Media managing editor Arthur Thomas on the first episode of Leadership Lens, a new monthly podcast featuring Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin business leaders discussing how they lead their organization and offering insights to help listeners improve their own businesses. In this episode, Lovell discusses leading Marquette amid the uncertainty of the pandemic, how he's approached communicating about his own cancer fight, what drew him to leadership roles, evolving as a leader, making decisions, and top priorities for Marquette and the region. Mentioned in the episode:Milwaukee...2022-05-0934 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: First Viking ship cruises into MilwaukeeAndrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media discuss the news of the week, including the arrival of the first Viking cruise ship in Milwaukee. Great Lakes cruises were growing in popularity prior to the pandemic and are now rebounding with 33 ships expected to call on the city's port this year, up from 10 in 2019. Insider Story Spotlight:Sargento to acquire one of the nation’s top string cheese companiesRockwell Automation still sees strong demand even as supply chain issues cut outlookOther Stories in this Episode:Viking cruise shi...2022-05-0609 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: Oak Creek Starbucks union vote could be sign of more to comeAndrew Weiland, Maredithe Meyer and Arthur Thomas of BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including a vote by Starbucks workers in Oak Creek to unionize. The vote is the latest in a series of victories for the labor movement in southeastern Wisconsin, which has particularly seen success in the hospitality sector. The group discusses if the trend is a sign of life for labor, which suffered major defeats with Act 10 and right-to-work legislation. Insider Spotlight Stories:Milwaukee-based startup Advanced Ionics closes $4.2 million funding roundRegion’s manufacturing growth con...2022-04-3027 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: Milwaukee Tool's Chicago office is a warning sign for the regionAndrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including Milwaukee Tool opening a new office in Chicago. While it is hard to fault one of southeastern Wisconsin's fastest growing companies for doing what it needs to to keep growing, Andrew says it should serve as a warning sign for the region that attracting more people will be important for the future healthy of the local economy. Insider Spotlight Stories:Standard Process building 10,000-square-foot expansionRecent real estate transaction announcements – 4/20/22Other stories in this episodeMil...2022-04-2320 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: What's ahead for Milwaukee's new mayor?Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas of BizTimes Media discuss the news of the week, including a closer look at the inaugural address from Cavalier Johnson, the new mayor of Milwaukee. Johnson's address touched on public safety, the need for more development in Milwaukee's neighborhoods, fostering more cooperation on important issues and much more. Arthur and Andrew share their thoughts on the address and the path forward for Milwaukee and Johnson. Insider Spotlight Stories:Uline to lease large spec building in Kenosha for distribution operationsYear-over-year wage growth in Wisconsin tops 6% for third straight monthBig Story o...2022-04-1622 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: Significant progress on homelessness in MilwaukeeLauren Anderson, Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including Milwaukee's designation as having the lowest per capita unsheltered homeless population in the country. City and county leaders highlight the milestone, the result of collaborative by a number of stakeholders over the better part of a decade, during a press conference this week. Arthur and Andrew also say goodbye to Lauren as she leaves BizTimes to move to Texas.Insider Story Spotlight:Madison-based Fetch Rewards raises $240 million, grows valuation to over $2.5 billionMSOE to build softball stadium...2022-04-0922 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsDavid Reeves on returning to Milwaukee and helping to build a tech ecosystem | Ep. 125This week’s episode features a recent presentation at the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, a BizTimes Media podcast partner, by David Reeves. Reeves is a Milwaukee-native, the former president of OpenGov and now an executive in residence at Marquette. In this episode, he discusses the decision to open an OpenGov office in the city and why his criteria for any future operational leadership role includes a company adding a Milwaukee presence. He also addresses the need to understand where technology is going and some of the challenges Milwaukee faces in becoming a destination for top tech talent. In...2022-04-0627 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsSTUFF: What does a construction project manager do?This episode is a little different from many of our others. We’re sharing a recent conversation with Andre Ghelfi Thomas from The Boldt Company, an Appleton-based construction firm. Andre, a project manager at Boldt, spoke with BizTimes for our annual STUFF publications, which highlight career opportunities in manufacturing, construction and the trades. In the interview, Andre discusses what interested him in construction, how he got started, the differences between a project engineer and a project manager, the planning that goes into his current project at the Marquette dental school and much more. As a publication, STUFF is intended fo...2022-03-2922 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: One strong month of job growth won't solve Wisconsin's population challengesAndrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media discuss the news of the week, including a strong jobs report for the state of Wisconsin in February and the continuation of slow to no population growth in the state. Insider Spotlight Stories:A ‘classic entrepreneur’: How James Kyle grew Delavan-based Millennium into one of America’s fastest-growing companiesHaribo hiring 100 employees to work at Pleasant Prairie factoryOther stories in this episode:Wisconsin added 20,700 private sector jobs in FebruaryWisconsin’s job growth was in the top 10 in February, but longer term, state still lags nationallyMilwaukee County’s populatio...2022-03-2526 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsMichael Cudahy's 10 rules for business offer lessons for today's business leaders | Ep. 122This week's episode features former BizTimes executive editor Steve Jagler's 2013 interview with businessman and philanthropist Michael Cudahy. Recorded when Cudahy received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BizTimes Bravo/IQ Awards, the interview features stories of how Marquette Electronics was started and negotiating with Jack Welch and GE. It also features a long discussion on Cudahy's rules for business. 2022-03-2321 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: Milwaukee could use more people like Michael CudahyAndrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media discuss the news of the week, including the passing of entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael Cudahy, who died March 11 at the age of 97. A 2013 BizTimes Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Cudahy started Marquette Electronics and grew it to a business with nearly $600 million in revenue before selling it to GE in the late 1990s. He also was a major philanthropist in Milwaukee, donating $165 million over his life and spearheading projects like Discovery World and the Pabst Theatre. Insider story spotlight:Racine-based Twin Disc to sell its HQ to Milwaukee developerReopening n...2022-03-1819 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsHow Donald Driver is partnering with the Marcus Performing Arts Center | Ep. 120This week's episode of the BizTimes MKE Podcast features a conversation between Kendra Whitlock Ingram, the president and CEO of the Marcus Performing Arts Center, and former Green Bay Packer Donald Driver, the Marcus Center’s first cultural ambassador. Their conversation took place at the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, a BizTimes podcast partner. Kendra and Donald discuss how their partnership came about, efforts to help more people feel welcome at the Marcus Center, plans for performances adapted from Driver’s series of children's books and much more. In partnership with the Rotary Club of Milwaukee.2022-03-1647 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: What did we learn about the future of Kohl's this week?Maredithe Meyer, Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including an investor presentation from Kohl's Corp. that outlined the company's growth plans and securities filings that detailed executive pay and talks about a potential sale. All this comes as an activist investor group continues to push for the election of a new board of directors and significant changes to the company's path forward. 2022-03-1130 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: The importance of Versiti's growth, GMF's $700M campaign and Marquette's next new buildingLauren Anderson, Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news, including why Versiti's plans to grow its research of blood is important for the region, the substantial potential impact of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation's $700 million fundraising campaign and the continued reinvention of the Marquette University campus. Insider Spotlight Stories:Octane Coffee's first location could open this summer in PewaukeeYMCA of Greater Waukesha County rebounding after pandemic hitMilwaukee Tool's growth continued in 2021 with nearly 41% increase in salesOther stories in this episode:Versiti plans new building, to add m...2022-03-0523 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsMixing realistic and bold thinking for downtown Milwaukee's future|Ep. 116On this week’s BizTimes MKE Podcast, Beth Weirick, CEO of Milwaukee Downtown BID 21, and Tanya Fonseca, long range planning manager at Milwaukee’s Department of City Development, discuss the process for updating the downtown area plan during a recent Rotary Club of Milwaukee presentation. In addition to taking questions, they involved their audience in providing feedback about the current and future state of downtown.In partnership with the Rotary Club of Milwaukee2022-03-0237 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWhy and how we're covering K-12 education as a business publication|Ep.115This episode features two conversations. First, BizTimes Media co-owners Dan and Kate Meyer discuss our Business Cares sections and why it was important to put an emphasis on education in Milwaukee in the latest issue of our magazine. Second, BizTimes associate editor Lauren Anderson discusses her approach to covering education for a business audience and goes deeper on some of her magazine coverage. For more on BizTimes Media's education coverage, visit biztimes.com/highqualityseats2022-02-2331 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: Sports betting in Milwaukee, Strauss selling in Franklin and RNC newsLauren Anderson, Arthur Thomas and Andrew Weiland of BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including the possibility of sports betting coming to Potawatomi Hotel & Casino later this year, Strauss Brands opting to sell land in Franklin where it had planned to build a new meat processing facility, and the possibility that Milwaukee has jumped to the top of the list for potential Republican National Convention locations in 2024. Insider Spotlight Stories:Pleasant Prairie closes TID, adds $1 billion to property tax baseSummit Packaging Systems seeking to expand Racine facility a...2022-02-1926 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsKimberly Kane shares employee retention research and recommendations|Ep. 113This week’s episode of the BizTimes MKE Podcast features remarks from Kimberly Kane, president and CEO of Kane Communications. Kimberly spoke recently at the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, a podcast partner of BizTimes. Her presentation focused on research by her firm that found half of working women in Wisconsin are considering quitting their jobs. In this episode, she talks about why Kane Communications did the research, how she decided to release it and share more findings. Kimberly also offers some suggestions for employers, including to starting their efforts at improved retention with research, having open conversations with direct re...2022-02-1643 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: Kohl's fight with activist investor continues to ramp upBizTimes Media reporter Maredithe Meyer joins Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas to talk about the steady stream of new coming from Menomonee Falls-based Kohl's Corp. and the activist investor pushing for the company to shake things up. Maredithe breaks down how we got here, the new slate of board members nominated by the investor and how things could play out in the coming months. Insider Spotlight Stories:Employees at Oak Creek Starbucks want to unionizeBrewery, beer garden, dog park, food truck park planned at former Pereles Bros. propertyWhat will Frontier-Spirit deal mean for Mitchell...2022-02-1230 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsTim Gokhman: Mass timber should be the dominant construction technology for 8 to 25 story multi-family buildings|Ep. 111This episode features remarks by Tim Gokhman of New Land Enterprises to the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, a podcast partner of BizTimes Media. Tim’s presentation focused on his firm’s development of Ascent, a 25-story mass timber apartment project in downtown Milwaukee. He describes some of the inspirations for the project, why he thinks mass timber should be the dominant construction technology for 8 to 25 or even 30 story multi-family buildings, and some of the environmental and safety benefits of the project. Tim offers both a high level view of this method of building and some detailed numbers on what make...2022-02-0947 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: Arts center planned as momentum is growing in BronzevilleLauren Anderson, Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas from BizTimes Media get together to discuss the week's news, including a plan to develop a center for for African American art and culture at the corner of King Drive and North Avenue in Milwaukee. The site was previously the southeast region headquarters for the state Department of Natural Resources. The state listed the property for sale in October. Insider Spotlight Stories:Good Karma Brands looks to 'chart its own course' with new studios, offices at The AvenueTwin Disc faces labor challenges to meet demand as oil...2022-02-0512 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsManpowerGroup CEO Jonas Prising on why workforce challenges aren't about to get easier and what employers can do|Ep. 109This week's episode of the BizTimes MKE Podcast features conversation with Jonas Prising, chairman and CEO of ManpowerGroup, during the annual BizTimes Economic Trends Event. Jonas' job gives him insight into the trends shaping the labor force and job markets at a time when many companies are finding it increasingly difficult to find the talent they need to grow. The conversation touches on how to help employees upskill, the outlook for wages, viewing the Great Resignation as more of a reshuffle and how the inequal distribution of skills and opportunities contributes to polarization. Jonas discussed the need to invest...2022-02-0229 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: Kohl's offers and Economic Trends takeawaysLauren Anderson, Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas of BizTimes Media get together to discuss the news of the week, including the latest offers from those interested in buying Menomonee Falls-based Kohl's Corp. The group also discusses their takeaways from the annual BizTimes Economic Trends event, which was held Thursday. Insider Spotlight Stories:What's next for FPC's Third Ward venue proposalCommentary: FPC Live indoor venue complex will be great addition to Third WardFormer head of Milwaukee DPW named leader of Michael Baker International's Wisconsin operationsRockwell Automation CEO think 'we are still early' in multi-year economic expansionT...2022-01-2924 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: How Wisconsin came up short in bid for $20 billion Intel chip factoryLauren Anderson, Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas of BizTimes Media get together to discuss how economic development officials in southeastern Wisconsin came up short in their bid to attract an Intel semiconductor factory to Mount Pleasant. Pitched to be on land just north of the Foxconn project, the factory would have included a $20 billion initial investment and 3,000 jobs. Instead, the factory is going to an area just east of Columbus, Ohio. Andrew wrote an extensive story detailing how Wisconsin bid came up short and talked to many people directly involved in the chase for the project. Stories i...2022-01-2230 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsThe business problems 3D printing can solve with Matthew Wolak of GSC Engineering|Ep. 106In this episode from the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, a podcast partner of BizTimes Media, Matthew Wolak of GSC Engineering discusses some of the business challenges 3D printing can solve, including supply chain issues, waste, lost time, fixtures and tooling, and reduced risk. Wolak also describes some of the different 3D printing systems and covers price ranges as well. In partnership with the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. 2022-01-1936 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsNew Catholic Financial Life CEO John Borgen on preparing for the top job and making decisions|Ep. 105John Borgen took over as CEO of Milwaukee-based Catholic Financial Life at the start of the year. It was a planned transition announced a little more than a year ago as he was promoted to president of the company. On the latest BizTimes MKE Podcast, Borgen talks with associate editor Arthur Thomas about how he used the time to prepare for the top job. They also discuss Catholic Financial Life's recent decision to market its 18-story office and apartment tower near the Marquette campus for sale. Borgen describes the decision making process for that action along with how he...2022-01-1228 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: 5+ stories we're watching in 2022Lauren Anderson, Andrew Weiland and Arthur Thomas of BizTimes Media get together to discuss the stories they will be following in 2022. In late December, Andrew wrote his annual list ranking the biggest local business stories of the year. The group looked to the list for stories that will continue to shape the southeastern Wisconsin economy in the coming year, including the continued challenges of COVID-19, growth of companies like Milwaukee Tool and Generac, ongoing workforce challenges, chances for Milwaukee to again land a national political convention and notable real estate projects to keep an eye on. Insider S...2022-01-0830 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsThere's risk in doing nothing: Entrepreneurship lessons from Hammes, Frontdesk, PartsBadger and Accelity|Ep. 103This week's BizTimes MKE Podcast features part of the 2021 Innovation + Entrepreneurship Forum, including remarks from Lifetime Achievement Award winner Jon Hammes, founder and managing partner of Hammes Company, and a panel discussion with Kyle Weatherly, co-founder and CEO of Frontdesk, Roy Dietsch, co-founder and CEO of PartsBadger, and Jackie Hermes, founder and CEO of Accelity. BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland introduced Hammes and moderated the panel discussion. The event was made possible by sponsorship from Meissner, Tierney, Fisher & Nichols and supporting sponsor Vistage. 2022-01-0555 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsWeekly Debrief: Going deeper on the 2021 BizTimes Best in BusinessBizTimes Media reporter Maredithe Meyer joins associate editor Arthur Thomas and editor Andrew Weiland to discuss BizTimes Media's 2021 Best in Business recognition. This annual magazine feature, published Dec. 13 this year, highlights the biggest newsmakers of the year. Honorees this year included the Milwaukee Bucks, Kohler Co. Generac CEO Aaron Jagdfeld, Dana Guthrie and New Land Enterprises. Insider Spotlight Stories:Perlick begins facility remodel, adding 100 new employeesBayside residents group suing village over incentives deal on $84 million real estate projectBRP to hire 175 at former Evinrude plant in SturtevantOther stories in this episode:Their year: T...2021-12-1836 minBizTimes MKE: Milwaukee Business InsightsJulie Tolan: Inspiring nonprofits to think creatively about the future | Ep. 101Julie Tolan, co-owner of Lauber Business Partners, joins BizTimes associate editors Lauren Anderson and Arthur Thomas to discuss her work in the nonprofit sector. Tolan discusses the challenges nonprofits have in honestly evaluating their programs, the ways in which nonprofits should or shouldn't be more like a business, and the need for having a communication plan that cuts through all of the things vying for the attention of donors. She also addresses the prospects for the Milwaukee community to meet many existing and future fundraising needs, pointing out that nonprofits need inspire people differently and think creatively about the...2021-12-1534 min