Symposium Top experts in human resources assess the state of diversity in corporate America As the U.S. continues to reflect trends of a more multicultural population, the issue of workplace … [Read more...]
Governor announces $823 Million for passenger rail in Wisconsin, will create thousands of jobs
Recovery Act will build Milwaukee-Madison route and upgrade Milwaukee-Chicago line Governor Jim Doyle and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan last week announced … [Read more...]
Mosaic Communications opens satellite office in Charlotte
Award-winning minority-owned companies team up to pursue new business Mosaic Communications, a full-service public relations agency, recently announced that it has opened an office in Charlotte, … [Read more...]
New group to assess Milwaukee identity
The Community and Economic Development Committee passed a resolution that creates a task force to assess the perceptions and image of greater Milwaukee and help to identify funding for ongoing … [Read more...]
Three stores selling stolen gold & jewelry surrender licenses
Three of four stores where Milwaukee police seized 1,200 stolen jewelry items valued at more than $75,000 in October today surrendered their precious metals and gem dealer licenses, according to … [Read more...]
Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. appointed to top NLC leadership post
National League of Cities President Ronald O. Loveridge has appointed Alderman Joe Davis, Sr., as the chair of the National League of Cities’ (NLC) 2010 International Council. The Council helps … [Read more...]
Rep. Fields’ Job Creation Legislation passes Assembly
State Representative Jason M. Fields (D-Milwaukee) this week thanked his Assembly colleagues for unanimously approving SB 242, a proposal to revise Wisconsin buyers club laws. “This bill will … [Read more...]
More Wisconsin families than ever may qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit
More families than ever may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit this year, including those hit hard by tough economic times that can use a financial boost. IRS is organizing a special EITC … [Read more...]
Hupy & Abraham, S.C. donates $12,000 to feed 2500 people this holiday season
For more than a decade, Hupy & Abraham , S.C. has provided holiday meals for families in need. This year the firm donated $6,000 for Thanksgiving meals and another $6,000 for Christmas meals to … [Read more...]
Governor Doyle presents NGA Distinguished Service Award to Will Allen, CEO of Growing Power
Governor Jim Doyle this week presented Will Allen, CEO and founder of Growing PowerInc, with his National Governor’s Association Distinguished Service Award during an event at the organization’s urban … [Read more...]