A report claims that the 2024 Republican National Convention generated a $321 million economic impact for the Milwaukee-area economy. But this report does not account for losses of regular business.

The Texas-based convenience store chain Buc-ee's is slated to make its Badger State debut in 2027. But what does this mean for Wisconsin travelers and residents of Oak Creek?

A Milwaukee neighborhood in need of stable housing is offering a community-led solution.

Workers at Anodyne Coffee voted unanimously to unionize in early June, but last week its parent company challenged the election results. A hearing will determine whether the union vote will stand.

Michail Takach joins Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski to discuss his recent article for Milwaukee Magazine on the legacy of This Is It.

The ThriveOn Small Business Loan Program has helped 16 local businesses find success through lending and social returns.

Milwaukee County’s Building Bridges program aims to help create and expand small businesses in Milwaukee County.

The Milwaukee County Transit System recently launched an apprenticeship program to train new mechanics and bus drivers. It comes at a time when ridership is up and the state is promoting paid training.

What happens in state and federal government impacts people looking for jobs in Milwaukee. Here's the latest from Milwaukee County's workforce development board.

Workers at Anodyne will vote on forming a union. But the story of its unionization effort uncovers a nationwide coffee conglomerate, a private equity portfolio and a barrage of firings.