Maredithe Meyer News Today

Longtime Outpost Natural Foods general manager Pam Mehnert joins BizTimes Medias Maredithe Meyer and Arthur Thomas to discuss her career and retirement plans, the growth of the co-op grocer from one store to four and now nearly $50 million in sales, her approach to leadership and the advice she is passing to her successor.

Signs point to financial issues. Plus: A recap of the weeks real estate news.

With rising interest rates and concerns about a looming recession, many business owners and investors may be wondering if now is the right time to consider buying a business or selling their business.

Wisconsins culinary scene has once again made a strong showing among this years James Beard Award contenders.

After announcing plans in September to study possible pedestrianization of the popular commercial corridor, The Brady Street Business Improvement District is narrowing the scope of that study to focus on a two-block stretch of the street.

Last week, Milwaukee-based Bartolotta Restaurants announced plans to open a new restaurant and catering venue on Nagawicka Lake in Delafield.

The BizTimes Media team gets together to discuss the news of the week, including plans for Kohl's to open a new downtown Milwaukee store.

Earlier this month, Dane Baldwin became one of only five Milwaukee chefs to earn what's considered among the most prestigious national recognitions of culinary talent: a James Beard Award.

Helen Johnson-Leipold, chairman of Johnson Outdoors and Johnson Financial Group, talks about family businesses, lessons learned and innovation.

BizTimes Media journalists discuss the news of the week from southeastern Wisconsin's business world on the Weekly Debrief.