BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland appeared on WISN-TV Channel 12. He discussed recent business headlines in southeastern Wisconsin. Topics included the closure of Rare Steakhouse in downtown Milwaukee. Major layoffs at two Sturtevant companies were also... — read more 

Charter Communications is ending operations at a Spectrum facility. The facility's final day of operation is May 21. This action impacts 313 employees. The company submitted a worker displacement report. Work from Appleton will transfer to other U.S... — read more 

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development held an informational session for affected workers. This session is part of their "rapid response" program. Employee layoffs are scheduled to begin next month. Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin ... — read more 

United Natural Foods Inc. will close its Sturtevant facility. This closure impacts 443 workers. The company announced this on March 16. Layoffs are scheduled from June 20 to August 1. The company is based in Providence, Rhode Island. Sturtevant... — read more 

The West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board is hosting a rapid response session. This event targets Family Fare employees and other workers facing layoffs. SpartanNash announced 57 layoffs at Family Fare in Chippewa Falls in February. The... — read more 

Cree Lighting is shutting down its Racine, Wisconsin manufacturing operation. The company eliminated 172 positions, with separations starting immediately on March 12. This closure ends all manufacturing activities at the Racine site. Limited business... — read more 

Milwaukee’s school superintendent proposes significant job cuts. Brenda Cassellius plans to eliminate over 260 non-classroom positions. This action aims to save the district $30 million. The superintendent seeks to protect classroom teachers and... — read more 

Six Wisconsin companies filed layoff notices in February. These notices affected a total of 418 workers across the state. Cargill Meat Solutions announced the largest reduction, eliminating 221 jobs. The company will close its Milwaukee meat... — read more 

Harley-Davidson experienced a challenging year with declining performance. Its revenue fell by 26%, and global sales also continued their downward slide. CEO Artie Starrs announced plans to reduce costs significantly. These efforts may include... — read more 

Cargill will close its Milwaukee ground beef facility. This decision impacts 221 employees. The plant will wind down production in April and fully close in May. Local organizations are mobilizing to support the displaced workers. Jobs Work MKE and... — read more 

Seven Wisconsin companies filed layoff notices in January, affecting 366 workers. The state's unemployment rate remained low at 3.1%. Economists observed a general slowdown in hiring activity. Retirements are a major factor contributing to the labor... — read more 

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is converting its Blair plant. The plant will now produce cottage cheese. Eighty-six employees will face temporary layoffs. These layoffs begin in March and end in early 2027. The facility will become a major... — read more 

Bank First will lay off 47 employees in the coming months. This action follows its recent acquisition of First National Bank and Trust. The company announced these layoffs in a letter to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Job... — read more 

TekniPlex plans to close its manufacturing plant on Milwaukee’s northwest side in April, resulting in the layoff of 39 employees, according to the Milwaukee Business Journal. The closure will idle the facility entirely, adding to a series of recent... — read more 

The number of workers in Wisconsin fell by nearly 67,000. Wisconsin's unemployment rate held at 3.1% for December. This workforce reduction significantly impacts the state's economy. Demographic shifts, like aging baby boomers, contribute to the... — read more 

H4 Logistics, LLC — City: Kenosha | Number of Workers: 41 | WARN Received Date: 01/21/2026 | Effective Date: 03/23/2026 | Closure / Layoff: Facility Closure | Temporary/Permanent: | Union: | Region: Southeast | County: Kenosha | Industry:... — read more 

Wausau Equipment, a company specializing in the design and manufacturing of snow removal and ice control products, has announced it will close its corporate headquarters located at 1905 S. Moorland Road. This decision will result in the layoff of all... — read more 

The military vehicle maker says it’s “adjusting its workforce to match current and expected business needs.” The layoffs kick in on January 5, 2026, after the company reported a $52.8 million drop in third-quarter... — read more 

There’s no massive layoff wave in Wisconsin, but plenty of smaller and mid-sized cuts across different industries are creating a lot of uncertainty. If economic pressures continue, more job losses are definitely possible.

Six companies in Wisconsin announced facility closures in Sept. 2025, this eliminated 747 employees across the state. The job cuts marked a steep rise from August, when just 93 workers were laid off. Despite the closures, Wisconsin’s unemployment... — read more 

Saputo Cheese to close Suamico manufacturing plant by end of December, laying off 240 https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/money/companies/2025/09/06/saputo-cheese-to-close-green-bay-area-plant-lay-off-240-workers/86012895007/ Suamico Cheese... — read more 

Wisconsin is going through a tough year. Several large factories are closing. Thousands of people are losing jobs. The impact is hitting manufacturing and food production the hardest. Stellantis is closing its Mopar parts distribution center in... — read more 

"College enrollment has been declining fairly steadily in Wisconsin and across the U.S. over the past decade. Analysts have pointed to lower birthrates as a cause, and in Wisconsin, a smaller percentage of high school graduates have been enrolling at... — read more 

Wisconsin overpaid $44 million in unemployment, wants ... “With the colder weather in Wisconsin come seasonal layoffs, which typically means an increase of about 100% in [unemployment] weekly claims... — read more 

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