This page covers company mergers, corporate growth, store openings and closings, local market trends and regional industry shifts. Reporting provides a broad look at commerce and the organizations that drive the city economy.
Players signed autographs and posed for photos at a Mr. Splash location while the car wash and Wisconsin Athletics announced a new partnership.
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Do you think local businesses sponsoring college sports teams benefits your community?
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Should public universities prioritize hiring leaders from within their own state?
A special regent committee has narrowed the search for a new UW-Madison chancellor to three candidates, each scheduled to appear at a public forum.
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In your area, is things getting better or worse for veterans?
WalletHub's 2026 ranking weighs employment, affordability and access to Veterans Affairs health facilities.
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Do you think large new housing developments are improving your community?
Veridian Homes has begun construction on the first phase of a neighborhood planned for close to 700 homes on Madison's Far East Side.
The company introduces Daisy Davenport as its 2026 Girl of the Year character.
Madison's Hilldale Shopping Center says it is almost fully leased after about a dozen openings over the past two years.
Reporting here centers on corporate expansions, shifts in the retail landscape, local economic development and the performance of key industries. Coverage spans the city and the communities around it where professional activity drives local growth. The presence of major institutional anchors and a growing startup sector creates a specific rhythm for local commerce. Employment trends and office space utilization remain the two primary factors shaping the business landscape.
