Buckley Brinkman

Are you ready for Foxconn?

I had an interesting week traveling the state and engaging business leaders...

Can we really transform Wisconsin?

I’m frustrated. Wisconsin faces an economic transformation with many promising opportunities. Still, many...

Wisconsin’s economy looks ready for takeoff

One of the best parts of my job is being a part...

Worker shortage should increase wages — is your company ready?

The body gap appears again! I caught up on reading during the New...

Reflecting forward on manufacturing possibilities

The time between the holidays is always a good time for me...

The robots are coming!

Three very clear trends will transform manufacturing in the coming years. Additive...

Finally, recognizing career success can be found outside a 4-year degree

Overcoming the Body Gap by keeping the Wisconsin economy growing with fewer...

Foxconn signals start of ‘big doin’s’ in Wisconsin manufacturing

“Big doin’s.” That’s what my grandma would say anytime there was something exciting...

Fairness or the future?

“It’s not fair.” Maybe I’m getting cranky as I get older and that’s...

Old dogs, new executive leadership tricks

“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” We’ve all heard the saying...