This is a difficult time for employees who are receiving layoff notices. Letters were sent Friday, June 11 and began arriving in employees’ homes over the weekend. The district extends its concerns … [Read more...]
WHEDA turns to RBK to promote new Advantage home loan for first-time homebuyers
The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA®) and Red Brown Kle Marketing Communications (RBK) have come together, once more to promote homeownership in Wisconsin – this time with … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Builds
Milwaukee Builds Recruitment began with using a list of candidates from the Urban Forestry Program and graduates from the Milwaukee Youthbuild. The program officially launched May 24 with a press … [Read more...]
City receives $115,000 grant for South African Sister City
The City of Milwaukee has been selected as one of the U.S. cities that will take part in Sister Cities International’s Africa Urban Poverty Alleviation Program (AUPAP), said Alderman Joe Davis, Sr., … [Read more...]
State Farm awards $325,000 to LISC Milwaukee
Grant supports community redevelopment programming State Farm Insurance is pleased to announce a $325,000 grant to LISC Milwaukee, a leading expert in achieving long-term neighborhood revitalization. … [Read more...]
NMSBank celebrates and honors its co-founders for 40th year
As North Milwaukee State Bank (NMSBank) approaches its 40th year, the staff has launched the “Founders Campaign” to honor two board members who have been with the bank since its … [Read more...]
Governor Doyle, Mayor Barrett announce $1 Million Milwaukee Jobs Project
On-the-Job Training to Build Skills for Permanent Employment Governor Jim Doyle and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced this week a $1 million project that will provide on-the-job training for at … [Read more...]
Legislation to create new jobs is scheduled for hearings in Assembly and Senate
Madison - Legislation that will create new jobs in Wisconsin has been introduced by State Representative Tamara Grigsby (D-Milwaukee) and is moving through the state legislature. Today, Representative … [Read more...]
Thousands to benefit from faster disability application process
By Karyl Richson Tens of thousands more people will benefit from a faster and more efficient process when applying for disability benefits, thanks to an expansion in Social Security’s Compassionate … [Read more...]
Mayor Barrett and Greater Milwaukee Committee honor seven inner city businesses
The Greater Milwaukee Committee (GMC), in collaboration with Generation Growth Capital, Inc. and The Business Journal, honored the recipients of the 2010 Inner City Business Awards in a ceremony held … [Read more...]