Commentary

Even in a manufacturing state, a diverse economy is vital for job creation

In his State of the Union address, President Obama described “an economy...

Demise of Internet piracy acts speaks to power of online democracy

For many users of the Internet, the online lobbying effort that blocked...

Neumann sets up shop

Mark Neumann the businessman is excited about how his company will play...

Congressman Ryan sounds the alarm – again

Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan continues to sound the alarm. With any luck,...

Is Epic Systems to Madison what Dell was to Austin?

The numbers behind the rise of Epic Systems, a pioneer-turned-leader in the...

Common courtesy: Dead or alive?

I was walking from a parking lot to a store a few...

Shopping the competition: Analyzing the other guy is good marketing

Competitive analysis is good for business, yet I find that many small...

Wisconsin isn’t a “flyover” state when it comes to the aerospace industry

The announced move of Kestrel Aircraft Corp. to Superior, Wis., may strike...

Hang ten

I was recently lucky enough to go on a trip that included...

Free enterprise on trial? How about government intervention instead?

In his 1981 inaugural address, President Ronald Reagan famously said, “In this...