Empty Fleming’s Steakhouse space to get tenant
Creando Explorertorium, which opened at Hilldale in May 2021 between Kendra Scott and Macy’s, will soon move to the former Fleming’s Steakhouse space.
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UPSIDE Foods acquires Madison seafood startup
Cultured Decadence, a Madison-based cultured seafood company, has been purchased by UPSIDE Foods (formerly Memphis Meats) of Berkeley, California.
Hotel could replace warehouse in Tenney-Lapham area
Developer McGrath Property Group is proposing to raze a warehouse at 609 E. Dayton St. for a hotel project.
New partnership to open two area restaurants
A newly formed partnership including Promega’s former culinary director Nate Herndon and three others will open two restaurants in the coming months.
Mayor says telework has made downtown a ‘much quieter place’
In speaking at the 90th U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C., Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway stressed the negative effect of telework on the future of working and living in urban cores.
City council approves changes for Hilldale expansion
The Madison City Council has approved zoning changes and a general development plan to expand the Hilldale Shopping Center.
State food business accelerator expands
A Wisconsin accelerator, the Food Finance Institute (FFI), has grown its Wisconsin FaBcap accelerator into a national FFI Fellows Program to expand its training and coaching to 60 businesses across the food and farm entrepreneurial industries.
Harvey House owners plan new restaurant
Owners of The Harvey House are planning a more casual restaurant at 1124 Regent St.
Tech Council luncheon to focus on cryptocurrency
The Wisconsin Tech Council luncheon on Jan. 25 in Madison will feature the topic of cryptocurrency.
New restaurant opens at former DeForest Pine Cone location
The Highway Cafe has opened at 6162 US-51 in DeForest.
MSN continues to rebound from pandemic
Throughout the peak holiday travel period from November through January, the airport projects an average of about 2,123 flights per month, up from 1,330 flights per month in late 2020 and the first month of 2021.
2022 Executive of the Year: Jason Chance pitches an alternative
Jason Chance is pretty sure where his business, Chance Productions, would be if he had not made a crucial pivot and invested in a tent from Sperry Tents, which allowed him to hold outdoor events during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hy-Vee to add retail security team
Iowa-based Hy-Vee supermarket company announced it will introduce a new retail security team to all stores, including two in Madison and one in Fitchburg.
MKE airport reports record-breaking year for new service
In 2021, air service from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) recorded 20 routes with new or increased service, a record year for the airport.
Madison execs wish big for 2022
2021 was in many ways just 2020 Part 2, and like most sequels that meant it left a lot to be desired. But not everything about this year was bad.
Madison restaurateur closes one restaurant, opens two more
Madison restaurant owner Ting Cai Zhou has closed Mr. Seafood at 600 Williamson St. and opened eateries called Double 10 Mini Hot Pot and Delicacies of Asia.
NCG sells four hotels to develop hotels in Deer District and downtown Madison
Middleton-based North Central Group (NCG) has sold four hotels to develop a new hotel adjacent to the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and one on East Washington Avenue.
Cranberry Club to open on north side
The owners of Settle Down Tavern are planning a new restaurant, the Cranberry Club, at 617 N. Sherman Ave. on Madison’s north side.
Fluno Center joins Wisconsin Union
The Fluno Center for Executive Education, managed since 1997 by the Center for Advanced Studies in Business Inc., will be transferred to UW Conference Centers and join the Wisconsin Union.
City closes 131 W. Wilson building again
City inspectors have notified the owners of 131 W. Wilson that the city is again closing the office and restaurant building because the landlord failed to comply with previously established conditions of occupancy.
