Milwaukee Business Journal senior reporter Rich Kirchen returns to The Upswing this week for a look at the business stories shaping the region.
Rich and Jeff discuss the Wisconsin Center District’s national search for a new CEO following Marty Brooks’ removal. They examine what comes next for the taxpayer-supported public district, including the debate around a potential new downtown hotel, the district’s lease with the Milwaukee Admirals, and why tearing down the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena is no longer a part of the conversation.
They also covered Molson Coors’ sales challenges relative to competitors, UMB’s evaluation of its downtown Milwaukee footprint, and the latest acquisitions involving southeastern Wisconsin manufacturers.
Plus, Rich and Jeff talk tariffs: whether companies including Harley-Davidson could receive money back from tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump – and whether any Kohl’s refund could ultimately translate into holiday-season savings for shoppers.
The Upswing is presented by Horicon Bank.
