Cover Story - January 19, 2007
ECONOMIC TRENDS 2007: Milwaukee companies brace for a slow climb in 2007
Tempered by a housing market hangover, a slumping American automotive industry and the costly war in Iraq, most economists are projecting slow growth of 2 to 3 percent for the U.S. economy in 2007. As the figures suggest, growth will be attainable. However, that growth will have to be earned, and it will usually come in small increments, as companies that are prepared to make the slow climb are able to grind through or around the obstacles in their paths. Read More...
- Plus:
- Economist foresees sluggish start for 2007
- Midwest Airlines leads local stock recovery
- Small businesses foresee sporadic growth
- Job outlook is bright for 2007
- Locked in: Stratton guides Strattec through auto industry slump
- The next chapter: Shain says acquisition adds depth for Berbee
- Turn it up: Koss Corp. fine-tunes its global business model
- Sold! Brokers expect another busy year of M&A transactions
- Weak dollar is double-edged sword for manufacturers
- China’s labor law changes will have big impact
- The great hotel race of 2007
Special Reports
Insurance & Employee Benefits
- Cloudy diagnosis: Private sector still searching for health care solutions
- Online tool helps employers assess insurance costs
- P&C rates hold steady
- Strategic decision helps company cut its P&C insurance bill
Supplement
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Columnist/Contributed
- Corporate Leadership: Will you need a new business model in 2007?
- Sales: Methodologies are useless without the right attitude
- Negotiations: Master the elements of an apology
- Coaching: Streamline your businessand your life in 2007
