Blog: Biz Beat

Mike Ivey

Mike Ivey

Mike Ivey writes on all matters money in the spirit of Capital Times founder William T. Evjue, who believed that the concentration of wealth in the U.S. is not healthy for the Democracy.

Biz Beat: Who would want to be governor?

So there will be a race to keep Scott Walker from waltzing into the governor’s mansion, with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett officially throwing his hat into the ring.

Nov 19, 2009 | 12:45 pm | Loading…

Biz Beat: Owen Parkway turns 100

The Friends of Hoyt Park and Madison Parks invite history and park lovers to come to the Hoyt Park Overlook at 10:45 a.m., on Saturday to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Owen Parkway dedication and take a group photo.

Nov 19, 2009 | 7:45 am | Loading…

Biz Beat: Buy Local effort kicks off

The Holiday Marketplace on Friday from noon to 7 p.m. at the Edgewater Hotel in Madison will feature locally owned shops from throughout Dane County.

Nov 19, 2009 | 7:00 am | Loading…

Biz Beat: State OKs Badger Trail final section

The State Building Commission Wednesday approved funding to complete the final section of the Badger Trail. The funding will link Fitchburg and Madison's Southwest and Capital City Trails to the Badger Trail, which runs from Fitchburg to the Illinois border.

Nov 18, 2009 | 1:55 pm | Loading…

Biz Beat: Shedding branches sends Anchor stock soaring

Shares climb 47 percent after 11 branches are sold off.

Nov 18, 2009 | 11:15 am | Loading…

Biz Beat: The toughest job around

Fort Hood has seen 10 suicides so far in 2009 as war stress takes soldiers to the the brink.

Nov 18, 2009 | 7:00 am | Loading…

Biz Beat: Not all doom and gloom

Wisconsin often takes a rap for its business climate but the state has been winning some recent battles.

Nov 13, 2009 | 7:00 am | Loading…

Biz Beat: Madison game-maker makes New York Times

Parallel Kingdom, a game made by Madison tech company PerBlue, Inc., was mentioned in the NY Times Thursday in a story about GPS-based gaming.

Nov 13, 2009 | 7:00 am | Loading…

Biz Beat: Mpower Madison seeks business partners

Group will host a workshop Tuesday intended for area businesses to discover practical ways to reduce energy costs and climate impact.

Nov 12, 2009 | 7:00 am | Loading…

Biz Beat: Home sales increase hides price drop reality

Falling values statewide suggest buyers happy to take anything they can get

Nov 12, 2009 | 7:00 am | Loading…

Biz Beat: Mexican restaurant opening next to Argus bar

La Mestiza will replace the Subway at 121 E. Main St.

Nov 11, 2009 | 1:20 pm | Loading…

Biz Beat: Madison social media tracking firm lands national deal

Boston's IDG to use Networked Insights technology

Nov 11, 2009 | 11:30 am | Loading…

Biz Beat: Amcore says everything is OK

Rockford-based bank has until Dec. 4 to submit new plan to raise more capital

Nov 11, 2009 | 11:20 am | Loading…

Biz Beat: End could be near for Amcore Bank?

Federal regulators have rejected Amcore Financial Inc.'s plan to raise capital, giving the troubled Rockford-based lender a month to raise the needed money or sell.

Nov 10, 2009 | 1:55 pm | Loading…

Biz Beat: M&I worst performing S&P500 stock over last year

Milwaukee-based Marshall & Ilsley Corp. is the worst-performing of all the S&P 500 stocks since President Obama was elected one year ago. MI shares are down 73 percent since last November.

Nov 06, 2009 | 7:00 am | Loading…

Biz Beat: Milwaukee welcomes Southwest Air; Madison waits for train

The Dane County Regional Airport faces the effect of Southwest Airlines entering the Wisconsin market and the long-discussed “high-speed” rail connection between Madison and Milwaukee

Nov 05, 2009 | 5:00 am | Loading…

Biz Beat: Obama to stump here for Barrett?

Lack of details about President's visit here next week prompts speculation he'll introduce governor candidate Barrett.

Oct 29, 2009 | 1:35 pm | Loading…

Biz Beat: Six signs the American Empire is coming to an early end

It was a good run since WW2 but the snubbing of the Chicago Olympics and the rise of the BRICs are just the latest indicators of a long slide. .

Oct 28, 2009 | 7:00 am | Loading…

Biz Beat: Mayor vows to save city ice rinks

After taking flak over city plan to close all but three outdoor skating venues, mayor has a change of heart

Oct 26, 2009 | 11:10 am | Loading…

Biz Beat: Gorman, Stone House land WHEDA grants

Developments to move forward in the Madison area include City Row apartments, which is being developed by Stone House Development, and Rolling Prairie Apartments in Sun Prairie, which is being developed by Gorman and Company.

Oct 23, 2009 | 11:55 am | Loading…

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