Hourly spike reflects the local lender’s commitment to paying a competitive, livable wage UW Credit Union increased its Foundation Wage from $16 to $17 this month, marking a 35% wage increase since … [Read more...]
The Sandwich God is Bringing Back Flavor with Aroma6 Restaurants, after Almost Hanging up His Apron Forever
By Dylan Deprey When Bigg Mike the “Sandwich God” took a pandemic hiatus, people were genuinely pissed at him. It's no surprise that his supporters missed his meals so much. He built his … [Read more...]
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Carried Interest is a Win Win
Compiled by Milwaukee Courier Staff Venture capital and private equity have made significant leaps forward to advance diversity and expand equity. Yet as our industries strive to close the racial … [Read more...]
17 Small Businesses Receive Greater Milwaukee Foundation Loans
Investment helping build back jobs, economy in Black and Brown neighborhoods For the 17 recipients of ThriveOn Small Business Loans from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, access to new capital is … [Read more...]
The Hardman Kollection Company Mobile Boutique Turns Trials to Triumphs
By Dylan Deprey There’s living up to the family name, and then there’s fully embodying it. When times get hard for Trevis Hardman, he works even harder. The We Got This community garden’s … [Read more...]
August is National Black Business Month
By Karen Stokes August is National Black Business Month, a time when individuals and businesses recognize Black-owned businesses across the country. Historian John William Templeton and … [Read more...]
An Aging Workforce Population Doesn’t Have to be Aged Out
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz From executive directors to production managers – every person plays an essential role in helping to maintain the flow of a growing infrastructure. But manufacturing companies … [Read more...]
Raising Wisconsin’s Minimum Wage Would Significantly Cut Poverty. So Why Is It Still $7.25?
Gretchen Gerlach (Wisconsin Watch) Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on … [Read more...]
Inkwell Tattoo Company is Milwaukee’s Premiere Black-Owned Tattoo Shop with a Modern Touch
By Dylan Deprey There is having a dream. Then there’s manifesting destiny. Jon Johnson is doing both. Before “Inkwell Tattoo Company” was a pearlescent marquee shining along West Greenfield … [Read more...]
The State of Black Entrepreneurship
A conversation with Tosh Ernest, head of Wealth, Advancing Black Pathways at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Q: Last year, between February and April alone, the U.S. lost 440,000 Black-owned … [Read more...]
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