http://milwaukeecourieronline.com "THE NEWSPAPER YOU CAN TRUST SINCE 1964" Sat, 25 May 2013 17:39:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/25/nmsbank-implements-plan-for-strategic-recapitalization/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/25/nmsbank-implements-plan-for-strategic-recapitalization/#comments Sat, 25 May 2013 17:03:24 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15814 Bank strives for long-term growth and sustainability under new leadership NMSBank, the state’s oldest and largest minority-owned banking institution, announced today a strategic plan to raise new capital, satisfy regulatory issues and return to profitability this year. A result of the recent economic recession, NMSBank encountered fiscal challenges similar to many banks locally and nationwide. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/25/nmsbank-implements-plan-for-strategic-recapitalization/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/nationwide-movement-for-a-living-wage-strikes-milwaukee/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/nationwide-movement-for-a-living-wage-strikes-milwaukee/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:50:12 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15775 Fast food workers in Milwaukee walk off the job, call for wage increase, right to a union without retaliation Inspired by recent workplace actions in New York City, Chicago, St. Louis and Detroit, low-wage workers in Milwaukee joined the nationwide movement for a living wage Wednesday by walking off the job. Workers are calling for [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/nationwide-movement-for-a-living-wage-strikes-milwaukee/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/ferguson-named-chief-financial-officer-at-potawatomi-bingo-casino/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/ferguson-named-chief-financial-officer-at-potawatomi-bingo-casino/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 18:21:31 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15762 Potawatomi Bingo Casino has named Rodney Ferguson as Chief Financial Officer. He joined the casino’s executive leadership team April 15. As CFO, Ferguson will oversee all financial activities at the Casino, including operations in the casino’s accounting, compliance, information technologies, warehouse and purchasing departments. He will also monitor the casino’s operating results, profitability and performance. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/17/ferguson-named-chief-financial-officer-at-potawatomi-bingo-casino/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/esperanza-unida-names-damon-dorsey-director-of-economic-development/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/esperanza-unida-names-damon-dorsey-director-of-economic-development/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 11:27:33 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15684 Esperanza Unida is pleased to announce the appointment of Damon Dorsey as its director of Economic Development, effective May 3, 2013. “We are grateful to have the benefit of Damon Dorsey’s knowledge and experience in the field of Economic Development,” said Manny Perez, general manager of Esperanza Unida, “His experience, including as Milwaukee County’s Economic [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/05/11/esperanza-unida-names-damon-dorsey-director-of-economic-development/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/great-cars-do-not-happen-without-great-people/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/great-cars-do-not-happen-without-great-people/#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:37:47 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15559 Toyota unveils the 2013 Avalon By Yvonne Coleman- Bach Associate Publisher/ Editor, Louisville Defender Newspaper Toyota recently unveiled their 2013 Avalon at a press junket in Cincinnati. The event not only provided the media in attendance with a look at the newly designed vehicle, but also an inside look at the company who makes it [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/27/great-cars-do-not-happen-without-great-people/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/20/quarles-brady-chairman-to-receive-2013-midwest-urban-empowerment-leadership-award/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/20/quarles-brady-chairman-to-receive-2013-midwest-urban-empowerment-leadership-award/#comments Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:07:08 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15508 The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that its chairman, John W. Daniels Jr., will receive the 2013 Midwest Urban Empowerment Award in the category of “Leadership” from Community Connections Network Publications (“CCN”). The Midwest Urban Empowerment Awards recognize influential leaders who have been instrumental in helping to change the lives of [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/20/quarles-brady-chairman-to-receive-2013-midwest-urban-empowerment-leadership-award/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/20/fired-employees-call-on-palermo-villa-to-comply/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/20/fired-employees-call-on-palermo-villa-to-comply/#comments Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:03:23 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15506 Fired Palermo’s Pizza workers announced this week they have filed new charges against the company, and called on Palermo’s to comply with a government decision to reinstate and provide back pay for nine workers that Palermo’s improperly fired in the summer of 2012. Palermo’s committed in November 2012 to reinstate nine of these workers but [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/04/20/fired-employees-call-on-palermo-villa-to-comply/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/03/23/marie-johns-highlights-start-young-program-graduation/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/03/23/marie-johns-highlights-start-young-program-graduation/#comments Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:35:14 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15254 By Al King On March 15th at the Milwaukee Jobs Corp Center located at 6665 N 60th St. nine students sat nervously as they waited to receive their certification for completion of “The Start Young Milwaukee Initiative Program” sponsored by the SBA resource partner. The graduation, presented by the Milwaukee Job Corps Center and the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/03/23/marie-johns-highlights-start-young-program-graduation/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/03/09/irs-now-accepting-all-2012-returns/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/03/09/irs-now-accepting-all-2012-returns/#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2013 12:59:27 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15143 The Internal Revenue Service announced this week that it has finished updating its tax-processing systems allowing all remaining individual and business taxpayers to file their 2012 federal income tax returns. Over the weekend, the IRS completed reprogramming and testing of its systems for tax-year 2012 including all remaining updates required by the American Taxpayer Relief [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/03/09/irs-now-accepting-all-2012-returns/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/03/09/power-at-your-fingertips/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/03/09/power-at-your-fingertips/#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2013 12:57:21 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15140 By Cheryl Pearson-McNeil NNPA Columnist Did you know that tens of thousands of new products are introduced to consumer markets around the world every year? It could be a new flavor of ice cream, a fancy new electronic gadget or the latest shade of red lipstick that not only moisturizes, but practically stays on for [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/03/09/power-at-your-fingertips/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/03/09/best-ways-to-do-business-with-social-security/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/03/09/best-ways-to-do-business-with-social-security/#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2013 12:50:26 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15137 By Karyl Richson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Milwaukee, WI Many people save time by going online to take care of everyday tasks. For example, they shop online to avoid going to crowded malls or stores. They pay bills and check their account balances online to save a trip to the bank. It’s true [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/03/09/best-ways-to-do-business-with-social-security/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/03/09/publisher-dorothy-leavell-installed-as-new-chairperson-of-national-black-chamber-of-commerceyour/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/03/09/publisher-dorothy-leavell-installed-as-new-chairperson-of-national-black-chamber-of-commerceyour/#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2013 12:46:17 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=15132 Earlier this week on Monday, March 4, National Black Chamber of Commerce president Harry Alford announced renowned publisher and businesswoman Dorothy R. Leavell has been installed as the new chairperson of the nation’s leading minority business organization. She will preside over the group’s 18-member board of directors and help the trade organization expand its mission [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/03/09/publisher-dorothy-leavell-installed-as-new-chairperson-of-national-black-chamber-of-commerceyour/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/19/sdc-ceo-announces-retirement/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/19/sdc-ceo-announces-retirement/#comments Sat, 19 Jan 2013 20:13:14 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=14714 After leading the Social Development Commission for 15 years, CEO Deborah Blanks has announced her retirement. Ms. Blanks came to SDC in 1997 after working as Director of Milwaukee County’s Disadvantaged Business Development and as the City of Milwaukee’s Purchasing Director. During her time at the agency, SDC grew from having a $23-million budget to [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/19/sdc-ceo-announces-retirement/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/19/u-s-senator-tammy-baldwin-visits-milwaukee-and-tours-johnson-controls-to-highlight-investments-in-innovation/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/19/u-s-senator-tammy-baldwin-visits-milwaukee-and-tours-johnson-controls-to-highlight-investments-in-innovation/#comments Sat, 19 Jan 2013 20:10:23 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=14711 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin was in Milwaukee on Wed., Jan. 16 where she visited Johnson Controls. Senator Baldwin toured the company’s Battery Technology Center and Battery Test Facility and ride in their re-engineered “Micro Hybrid” vehicle. The technology is aimed at offering better fuel efficiency than start-stop at a cheaper cost than a hybrid or [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/19/u-s-senator-tammy-baldwin-visits-milwaukee-and-tours-johnson-controls-to-highlight-investments-in-innovation/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/19/attorney-michael-f-hupy-receives-honorary-service-award/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/19/attorney-michael-f-hupy-receives-honorary-service-award/#comments Sat, 19 Jan 2013 20:00:41 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=14709 Attorney Michael F. Hupy was recognized at the Center for Teaching Entrepreneurship (CTE) Harvest of Hope Dinner in December, 2012 at Marquette University. An honorary service award was bestowed upon Attorney Hupy in recognition of his seventeen years of service on the CTE Board of Directors, his leadership in recent years as CTE Board president, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/19/attorney-michael-f-hupy-receives-honorary-service-award/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/12/time-warner-cable-brings-200-new-jobs-to-milwaukee/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/12/time-warner-cable-brings-200-new-jobs-to-milwaukee/#comments Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:38:45 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=14662 File an online application in less than 10 minutes Time Warner Cable last week announced the addition of 200 new full-time jobs to its downtown Milwaukee workforce. The new hires will work as Retention Representatives, developing expertise in Time Warner Cable’s products and services so they may help manage the relationship Time Warner Cable has [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/12/time-warner-cable-brings-200-new-jobs-to-milwaukee/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/12/irs-plans-jan-30-tax-season-opening-for-1040-filers/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/12/irs-plans-jan-30-tax-season-opening-for-1040-filers/#comments Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:52:49 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=14642 WASHINGTON — Following the January tax law changes made by Congress under the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA), the Internal Revenue Service announced today it plans to open the 2013 filing season and begin processing individual income tax returns on Jan. 30. The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on that date after updating forms [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/12/irs-plans-jan-30-tax-season-opening-for-1040-filers/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/12/seaway-bank-appoints-new-commercial-lender/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/12/seaway-bank-appoints-new-commercial-lender/#comments Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:31:21 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=14638 Seaway Bank and Trust Company has announced the appointment of Kenneth F. Little as vice president of Commercial Lending at its Milwaukee Branch, located at 2102 W. Fond du Lac Avenue. He will be responsible for cultivating new commercial loan relationships as well as developing faith-based lending opportunities and government loan programs, such as SBA [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/12/seaway-bank-appoints-new-commercial-lender/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/12/dealing-with-tax-filing-and-payment-problems/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/12/dealing-with-tax-filing-and-payment-problems/#comments Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:28:05 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=14636 Tax season is just around the corner. Few people look forward to it, but those concerned they may owe taxes approach this time of year with particular apprehension. The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA) assures the public that there are options for those who need more time to file their returns or who [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/12/dealing-with-tax-filing-and-payment-problems/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/05/the-milwaukee-urban-league-hosted-its-53rd-annual-equal-opportunity-day-luncheon/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/05/the-milwaukee-urban-league-hosted-its-53rd-annual-equal-opportunity-day-luncheon/#comments Sat, 05 Jan 2013 17:39:36 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=14609 The Milwaukee Urban League hosted its 53rd Annual Equal Opportunity Day Luncheon recently at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. The annual event was chartered through the National Urban League to promote equality and diverse economics among a wide range of ethnic communities to stimulate and support help and growth. This year’s event featured Maggie [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2013/01/05/the-milwaukee-urban-league-hosted-its-53rd-annual-equal-opportunity-day-luncheon/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/29/typical-american-household-has-only-100-after-monthly-expenses/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/29/typical-american-household-has-only-100-after-monthly-expenses/#comments Sat, 29 Dec 2012 20:14:16 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=14520 By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist According to findings from the Center for Responsible Lending’s newest report, The State of Lending in America and Its Impact on US Households (State of Lending), the typical household has just $100 left each month after paying for basic expenses and debt payments. After controlling for inflation, the typical household [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/29/typical-american-household-has-only-100-after-monthly-expenses/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/29/how-social-are-you/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/29/how-social-are-you/#comments Sat, 29 Dec 2012 20:09:32 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=14518 By Cheryl Pearson-McNeil NNPA Columnist Channel surfing over the weekend, I stopped on a favorite old romantic comedy that was centered on a relationship that blossomed over emails. The movie isn’t even all that old, yet its premise now seems almost ancient. Because as we all know, in today’s world, there is a plethora of [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/29/how-social-are-you/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/29/milwaukee-county-board-improves-public-safety-saves-taxpayers-425000/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/29/milwaukee-county-board-improves-public-safety-saves-taxpayers-425000/#comments Sat, 29 Dec 2012 20:05:04 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=14515 Board approves three-year, shared services partnership with City of Milwaukee The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors is proud to announce that it has approved a three-year agreement with the City of Milwaukee to have the city handle all emergency 911 calls placed in the city. The agreement between the municipalities, which sets a precedent for [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/29/milwaukee-county-board-improves-public-safety-saves-taxpayers-425000/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/29/b-oard-authorizes-boost-to-starting-teacher-salary-extension-of-residency-compliance-period-for-hard-to-fill-positions/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/29/b-oard-authorizes-boost-to-starting-teacher-salary-extension-of-residency-compliance-period-for-hard-to-fill-positions/#comments Sat, 29 Dec 2012 20:01:00 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=14511 Two new schools coming for 2013-14; two under-performing/under-enrolled schools closing; Dover, Tippecanoe schools merging The Milwaukee Board of School Directors authorized a boost to starting teacher salary Thursday night for new Milwaukee Public Schools teachers in a move to make the district more competitive as MPS seeks 700 new teachers for the upcoming school year. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/29/b-oard-authorizes-boost-to-starting-teacher-salary-extension-of-residency-compliance-period-for-hard-to-fill-positions/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/21/blacks-poised-to-own-smaller-share-of-media-outlets/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/21/blacks-poised-to-own-smaller-share-of-media-outlets/#comments Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:44:46 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=14439 By Freddie Allen NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – The Federal Communications Commission, once viewed as an ally in expanding media ownership by African-Americans, is now considering regulations that many say will make Black ownership more difficult to achieve. The proposed changes come in the wake of an FCC report that showed that minorities trailed [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/21/blacks-poised-to-own-smaller-share-of-media-outlets/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/06/were-more-connected-everyday/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/06/were-more-connected-everyday/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:43:03 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=14311 By Cheryl Pearson-McNeil I love this time of the year. Oh yes – the holidays, too – but, I am referring to the release of the newest Nielsen Cross-Platform Report. The latest edition is called A New Connected Community, analyzing the constant shifting in how and where consumers watch our content. I love the idea [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/06/were-more-connected-everyday/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/01/king-fest-to-be-held-jan-21-2013/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/01/king-fest-to-be-held-jan-21-2013/#comments Sat, 01 Dec 2012 17:26:05 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=14273 Information on the 12th Annual Dr. Martin Luther, King Jr. Scholarship Writing Contest below: Dr. Martin Luther, King Jr. was a man committed to peace, justice, and equality. In his efforts for civil rights, he emphasized the importance of determination to achieve freedom and human dignity. A lot has changed since the days of King’s [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/01/king-fest-to-be-held-jan-21-2013/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/01/mke-airfares-among-lowest-in-the-nation/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/01/mke-airfares-among-lowest-in-the-nation/#comments Sat, 01 Dec 2012 16:30:27 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=14246 A new study by the U.S. Department of Transportation shows fares at General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are $57 less than the national average and lower than 84 of the nation’s 100 largest airports. “People across the country are starting to realize what travelers in Wisconsin have known for years, that Milwaukee is one of [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/01/mke-airfares-among-lowest-in-the-nation/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/01/gwen-moore-announces-grant-funding-for-growing-power-inc/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/01/gwen-moore-announces-grant-funding-for-growing-power-inc/#comments Sat, 01 Dec 2012 16:26:54 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=14244 Recently, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced nearly $100,000 in grant funding to Growing Power, Inc. to help increase local food access in eligible schools. Growing Power, Inc. was awarded $99,868 in connection with Farm to School, a USDA supported program aimed at improving agricultural and nutritional education [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/12/01/gwen-moore-announces-grant-funding-for-growing-power-inc/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/11/01/seaway-bank-announces-partnership-of-1-down-mortgages-for-mps-employees/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/11/01/seaway-bank-announces-partnership-of-1-down-mortgages-for-mps-employees/#comments Fri, 02 Nov 2012 02:51:59 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13996 First recipient will use new mortgage to purchase grandparents’ home Seaway Bank and Trust Company announced an exclusive partnership that gives Milwaukee Public Schools’ employees access to 1 percent Down Mortgages. The announcement was made last week at Seaway’s Milwaukee branch, 2102 W. Fond du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee 53206. MPS Superintendent Gregory Thornton, Seaway Senior [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/11/01/seaway-bank-announces-partnership-of-1-down-mortgages-for-mps-employees/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/19/you-matter-now-more-than-ever/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/19/you-matter-now-more-than-ever/#comments Sat, 20 Oct 2012 02:55:10 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13856 By Cheryl Pearson-McNeil We’re getting down to the wire in this year’s race for the White House. In our digital world of sometimes dizzying 24/7 information overload, both political camps are relying heavily on media in its plethora of forms to reach you and influence your vote. As we draw closer to November 6, you [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/19/you-matter-now-more-than-ever/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/19/bprw-millercoors-will-award-up-to-150000-to-small-business-owners-as-application-deadline-approaches/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/19/bprw-millercoors-will-award-up-to-150000-to-small-business-owners-as-application-deadline-approaches/#comments Sat, 20 Oct 2012 02:48:33 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13853 The MillerCoors Urban Entrepreneur Series (MUES) business plan competition application deadline is quickly approaching. The competition is open to participants who are age 21 and older and whose businesses are fewer than five years old. All entries must be submitted to www.MillerCoorsMUES.com by 12 p.m. (CDT), Friday, October 26, 2012. Since the program’s inception, the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/19/bprw-millercoors-will-award-up-to-150000-to-small-business-owners-as-application-deadline-approaches/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/13/time-warner-cable-starter-internet-gives-eligible-families-in-milwaukee-access-to-affordable-broadband/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/13/time-warner-cable-starter-internet-gives-eligible-families-in-milwaukee-access-to-affordable-broadband/#comments Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:55:44 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13810 Program offers internet service for just $9.95 a month for two years Time Warner Cable has announced the launch of a pilot program designed to offer affordable broadband service to low-income families. The program supports the goals of the FCC’s Connect2Compete national initiative focused on providing low-cost broadband services to families across the US. With [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/13/time-warner-cable-starter-internet-gives-eligible-families-in-milwaukee-access-to-affordable-broadband/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/13/quarles-brady-hosts-annual-chairmans-brunch-featuring-cnns-roland-martin/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/13/quarles-brady-hosts-annual-chairmans-brunch-featuring-cnns-roland-martin/#comments Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:59:58 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13793 WASHINGTON, D.C. The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP hosted CEOs, corporate clients, public officials and media executives at the 2nd Annual Chairman’s Brunch at the Willard Hotel on September 22, during the Congressional Black Caucus 42th Annual Legislative Weekend. Nationally syndicated columnist and CNN analyst Roland Martin addressed 150 guests with his [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/13/quarles-brady-hosts-annual-chairmans-brunch-featuring-cnns-roland-martin/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/13/bbb-partners-with-western-union-to-introduce-bbb-scam-stopper/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/13/bbb-partners-with-western-union-to-introduce-bbb-scam-stopper/#comments Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:52:28 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13790 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Western Union has launched BBB Scam Stopper, an education campaign to help consumers in the United States and Canada avoid common scams that con artists use to commit consumer fraud. “Western Union devotes extensive resources to stopping fraud,” says Shelley Bernhardt, the company’s director of Consumer Protection. “Our agents [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/10/13/bbb-partners-with-western-union-to-introduce-bbb-scam-stopper/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/29/potawatomi-bingo-casinos-expo-center-reopens-to-the-public/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/29/potawatomi-bingo-casinos-expo-center-reopens-to-the-public/#comments Sat, 29 Sep 2012 12:58:48 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13657 Potawatomi Bingo Casino’s 35,000-square-foot Expo Center reopened recently following a $5 million renovation. The state-of-the-art Expo Center offers expansive space, modern amenities and boundless options to personalize any event. Under renovation since May, the Expo Center features a new 5,000-square-foot prefunction space highlighted by sprawling windows providing a panoramic view of the Menomonee Valley and [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/29/potawatomi-bingo-casinos-expo-center-reopens-to-the-public/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/28/new-emphasis-eyed-at-sdc/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/28/new-emphasis-eyed-at-sdc/#comments Sat, 29 Sep 2012 02:40:13 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13655 The Social Development Commission Board got a look at a possible new program emphasis being developed at the agency. SDC CEO Deborah Blanks and members of SDC staff offered commissioners an update on a potential new major direction for the agency during the September Board meeting. The presentation given to Board members focused on work [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/28/new-emphasis-eyed-at-sdc/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/28/psc-upcoming-public-hearings/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/28/psc-upcoming-public-hearings/#comments Sat, 29 Sep 2012 02:27:13 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13652 The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) will hold two public hearings in Southeastern Wisconsinon regarding the Wisconsin Electric Power Company and Wisconsin Gas (WEPCO) request to adjust its electric and natural gas rates. Citizens are encouraged to attend the hearings, which will be held at the following locations and times: Monday, October 1, 2012 [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/28/psc-upcoming-public-hearings/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/28/marquette-university-hosts-4th-annual-pr-social-media-summit/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/28/marquette-university-hosts-4th-annual-pr-social-media-summit/#comments Sat, 29 Sep 2012 02:20:20 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13650 The PR + Social Media Summit returns to Marquette University with keynote presentations from Olympian Nick Symmonds, Prudential Financial Director of Social Media Augie Ray and General Motors Social Media & Digital Communications Director Mary Henige. The event takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Alumni Memorial Union, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/28/marquette-university-hosts-4th-annual-pr-social-media-summit/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/14/milwaukee-urban-leagues-new-program-administratorchief-operating-officer/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/14/milwaukee-urban-leagues-new-program-administratorchief-operating-officer/#comments Sat, 15 Sep 2012 02:22:15 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13523 The Milwaukee Urban League is pleased to announce that Vanessa Claypool has been selected as its new Program Administrator and Chief Operating Officer. Vanessa began her duties on September 4, 2012 and will be responsible for supervising League programs and managing the day-to-day internal operations. Ms. Claypool said “My passion is to utilize my gifts [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/14/milwaukee-urban-leagues-new-program-administratorchief-operating-officer/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/06/back-to-school-tips-for-students-and-parents-paying-college-expenses/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/06/back-to-school-tips-for-students-and-parents-paying-college-expenses/#comments Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:52:39 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13478 IRS Summertime tax tip 2012-25 Whether you’re a recent high school graduate going to college for the first time or a returning student, it will soon be time to head to campus, and payment deadlines for tuition and other fees are not far behind. The IRS offers some tips about education tax benefits that can [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/06/back-to-school-tips-for-students-and-parents-paying-college-expenses/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/01/hooking-up-residents-with-job-opportunities/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/01/hooking-up-residents-with-job-opportunities/#comments Sat, 01 Sep 2012 13:36:00 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13404 Milwaukee area residents were able to access to employers with job openings plus other resources. They attended the Employment, Training and Education Expo at the Washington Park Senior Center. The Expo was sponsored and organized by County Supervisor Russell Stamper II and the Social Development Commission (SDC). It featured a number of businesses that were [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/01/hooking-up-residents-with-job-opportunities/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/01/the-domino-effect-of-student-debt/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/01/the-domino-effect-of-student-debt/#comments Sat, 01 Sep 2012 13:29:40 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13405 By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist When this year’s student debt burden surpassed the $1 trillion mark, it became even larger than the amount of debt held on credit cards. New findings now conclude that heavy student loan debt delays the ability of young graduates to buy a home and in the worst scenarios, strips Social [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/01/the-domino-effect-of-student-debt/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/01/wheda-foundation-awards-housing-grants-to-milwaukee-housing-providers/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/01/wheda-foundation-awards-housing-grants-to-milwaukee-housing-providers/#comments Sat, 01 Sep 2012 13:22:20 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13400 The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) has announced the WHEDA Foundation, Inc. is awarding $500,000 in housing grants to special‐needs housing providers throughout the state. These grants, awarded during WHEDA’s annual Housing Grant Program competition, help housing providers build new facilities or make improvements to their existing facilities. “WHEDA has proudly offered financial [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/01/wheda-foundation-awards-housing-grants-to-milwaukee-housing-providers/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/01/ten-reasons-why-you-should-become-a-trained-and-certified-tax-volunteer/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/01/ten-reasons-why-you-should-become-a-trained-and-certified-tax-volunteer/#comments Sat, 01 Sep 2012 13:20:04 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13393 IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2012-23 The Internal Revenue Service is seeking community volunteers to provide free tax help to qualified individuals during the tax filing season. Managed by the IRS, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs are community based partnerships that provide free tax return preparation [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/09/01/ten-reasons-why-you-should-become-a-trained-and-certified-tax-volunteer/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/08/04/partnership-leads-to-manufacturing-jobs/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/08/04/partnership-leads-to-manufacturing-jobs/#comments Sat, 04 Aug 2012 14:43:14 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13163 Key industry leaders and members of Mayor Barrett’s Manufacturing Partnership offered congratulations as they celebrated the graduation of 10 trainees from a manufacturing training class conducted in partnership with Herker Industries, a local precision machining manufacturer in the Milwaukee area. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has championed the effort to respond to the needs of manufacturers [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/08/04/partnership-leads-to-manufacturing-jobs/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/07/21/att-enhances-mobile-internet-coverage-at-milwaukees-mitchell-international-airport/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/07/21/att-enhances-mobile-internet-coverage-at-milwaukees-mitchell-international-airport/#comments Sat, 21 Jul 2012 18:06:35 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13012 New distributed antenna system provides additional wireless capacity for customers As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced wireless devices and services, AT&T* today announced that it has expanded its mobile Internet coverage at Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport by completing the installation of a new Distributed Antenna System (DAS) [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/07/21/att-enhances-mobile-internet-coverage-at-milwaukees-mitchell-international-airport/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/07/21/potawatomi-bingo-casino-breaks-ground-on-150-million-381-room-hotel/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/07/21/potawatomi-bingo-casino-breaks-ground-on-150-million-381-room-hotel/#comments Sat, 21 Jul 2012 18:00:50 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=13009 Development to spur new jobs, more visitors Potawatomi Bingo Casino, owned and operated by the Forest County Potawatomi Community, furthered a two decade-long investment in Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley by breaking ground on its $150 million hotel last week. Connected to the casino, the project will generate hundreds of new jobs and millions in additional revenue [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/07/21/potawatomi-bingo-casino-breaks-ground-on-150-million-381-room-hotel/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/06/29/time-warner-introduces-upgraded-guide-to-wisconsin-customers/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/06/29/time-warner-introduces-upgraded-guide-to-wisconsin-customers/#comments Sat, 30 Jun 2012 03:10:16 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12778 Beginning June 27, new easy-to-use guide features became available to Digital TV customers in Wisconsin. Wisconsin customers are the first to receive the upgrade in the company’s Midwest Market. The new guide makes it even easier for customers to find their favorite channels, search Time Warner Cable On Demand movies and shows, or use Digital [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/06/29/time-warner-introduces-upgraded-guide-to-wisconsin-customers/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/06/29/sdc-board-elects-new-leadership/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/06/29/sdc-board-elects-new-leadership/#comments Sat, 30 Jun 2012 03:07:03 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=12772 The Social Development Commission (SDC) looked back at the past while also looking forward to the coming year at their Board’s Annual Meeting. The SDC Board held their Annual Meeting at Heart- Love Place. During their meeting, the Board elected by acclamation new officers for the coming year. Bobbie Webber, representing the State of Wisconsin, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/06/29/sdc-board-elects-new-leadership/feed/ 0