Michele Gee was awarded the UW-Parkside Diversity Award recently. Gee is an associate professor/management in the School of Business and Technology. Talk with people about Michele Gee and the word … [Read more...]
No increase in Social Security
For the first time in over 30 years, Social Security recipients will not enjoy a cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2010. This comes as a disappointment and in many cases a hardship, for seniors … [Read more...]
Social Security Column – Chubby Checker announces new “Twist” in Medicare law
By Karyl Richson Milwaukee Social Security Public Affairs specialist If you’ve been thinking about applying for extra help with your Medicare prescription drug costs, then now’s the time to get on … [Read more...]
Diversity takes center stage at 2010 NAAAHR Symposium
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...]