Commentary

Why venture capital is vital to economy: A national view brought home

It’s tempting to believe venture capital is predominantly a coastal phenomenon based...

5 ways to fight back against negative brains at work

The brain is a fascinating machine. It powers our bodies, propels our...

Building a home for Black culture in Madison

Culture is not a foreign concept to the business community. In fact,...

What’s all the buzz about?

Several years ago, I wrote in this space about the prevalence of...

Housing market will not yield

Speaking to an appreciative group of local realtors, an all-star panel of...

Hydrogen has pros and cons, but clean energy potential is there

It’s the most abundant element in the universe, making up about 75%...

Office witch trials: When it’s good to be a witch

Are you a witch? I am. Well, I’m related to one. One of...

Statewide innovation, startup trends becoming more evident

Few are surprised to learn Madison and Milwaukee are hubs for tech-based...

Quiet quitting: What to know and why business owners need to stop calling it a ‘problem’

It seems like just yesterday “The Great Resignation” was the biggest phenomenon...

State competitiveness more complicated than political ads portray

What makes a state more economically competitive than its next-door neighbors or...