Business – Sheboygan Reports

Waukesha Considers Letting Friday Night Live Guests Carry Alcohol Outdoors

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025

After years of community curiosity and requests, Waukesha officials are now seriously considering allowing open containers during Friday Night Live—one of the city’s most popular summer events. The proposal, which would create a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) during Friday Night Live and other special events, was presented to the Waukesha Common Council on Tuesday….

Business | Economy | Wisconsin

Milwaukee Forge to Permanently Close After Failed Sale, 67 Workers to Be Laid Off

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025

Milwaukee Forge, a historic Wisconsin manufacturer known for its custom steel forgings, will permanently shut down its facility at 1532 East Oklahoma Avenue later this year, resulting in the loss of 67 jobs. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter filed with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, the company will begin…

Business | Economy | Wisconsin

HyPro to Close Berlin Facility, Laying Off 24 Workers Starting August

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025

HyPro, Inc. has announced the permanent closure of its manufacturing facility at 546 S. Industrial Park Drive in Berlin, Wisconsin. The shutdown will result in the loss of 24 jobs—20 hourly workers and 4 salaried positions—beginning on or shortly after August 16, 2025. The company disclosed the closure in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification…

Business | Laws | Sheboygan

Kohler Golf Course Proposal and Native Burial Sites Near Kohler-Andrae Park

December 8, 2024December 8, 2024

A Kohler Co. proposal to build a golf course near Kohler-Andrae State Park involves land where a federally mandated 2018 archaeological study identified Native American burial sites and human remains at seven locations. These burial sites are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. A Wisconsin court revoked Kohler’s original wetland permit for the…

Business | Sheboygan | World

China’s High-Tech Export Ban: Implications for Sheboygan County’s Industries

December 4, 2024

China has announced a ban on the export of critical high-tech materials, including gallium, germanium, and antimony, which are essential for advanced technologies with potential military applications. This move is a response to U.S. restrictions on semiconductor-related exports and could pose challenges for Sheboygan County’s manufacturing sector, which relies on these materials for high-tech production….

Business | U.S.

Bob Moore Leaves Bob’s Red Mill to Employees, Cementing a Legacy of Putting People First

November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

At an age when many consider winding down their careers, Bob Moore embarked on the most impactful chapter of his life. At 49, alongside his wife Charlee, he founded Bob’s Red Mill, a company that would become synonymous with high-quality whole grain products and a testament to the power of following one’s passion. Born in…

Business | Economy | Wisconsin

Another Major Data Center May Be Coming to Southeast Wisconsin

November 17, 2024November 17, 2024

A new large-scale data center campus may soon join the growing tech infrastructure in southeast Wisconsin. The Kenosha Plan Commission is set to review a proposal on November 21 for a four-building data center campus near Interstate 94 and Highway 142, just six miles south of Microsoft’s $3.3 billion data center project in Mount Pleasant….

Business | Tech | Wisconsin

National Grid Renewables Breaks Ground on 100 MW Apple River Solar Project in Polk County

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

A significant step toward renewable energy development in Wisconsin began this week as National Grid Renewables broke ground on the 100 MW Apple River Solar Project in Polk County. This large-scale solar farm, set to come online in late 2025, marks a milestone in clean energy production and economic investment in the region. Key Details…

Business | Tech | Wisconsin

Amazon Breaks Ground on $200 Million Robotic Facility in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin

November 14, 2024

Amazon has officially begun construction on a state-of-the-art robotic facility in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, marking a $200 million investment in the region. This new facility adds to Amazon’s significant footprint in the state, bringing its total investment in Wisconsin to over $11 billion. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by key community and state leaders, including…

Business | Health | Tech

Breakthrough PFAS Removal Technology Offers Hope for Water and Wastewater Treatment

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024

November 14, 2024 — Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have introduced a revolutionary device capable of capturing, concentrating, and destroying a wide range of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in contaminated water—all in a single step. This breakthrough could have significant implications for industries struggling with PFAS contamination, particularly the rapidly expanding semiconductor…

Business | U.S. | Wisconsin

Schreiber Foods Plans $316 Million Expansion in Carthage, Missouri, Potentially Adding 250 New Jobs

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Carthage, MO, November 13, 2024 — Schreiber Foods, a Wisconsin-based dairy giant, has unveiled plans for a substantial expansion of its operations in Carthage, Missouri. If completed as proposed, this new project could bring as many as 250 additional jobs to the city, marking a major investment in the local economy. Expansion Plans and Tax…

Business | Economy | U.S.

Economists Offer Optimistic Housing Market Forecast, but Trump’s Policies May Complicate Outlook

November 13, 2024

November 13, 2024 — Despite challenges over the past few years, economists are projecting a positive rebound in the U.S. housing market, with a focus on increased home sales in the coming years. Chief Economist Lawrence Yun from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) forecasts a 9% rise in home sales in 2025, with an…