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...]
Flowers Communications Group enhances social media presence
New blog, new staff appointment Flowers Communications Group (FCG) recently launched its new weekly blog, BLOOM (http://www.flowerscomm.com/bloom/) to contribute thought leadership and best … [Read more...]
Irving Stone Trust makes $312,000 gift to Aurora Health Care Foundation
Aurora Health Care Foundation president Bev Greenberg and George Hinton, vice president and chief administrative officer of Aurora Sinai Medical Center receive a $312,000 check from Diane Ostrowski, … [Read more...]
WISN-TV’s Shamire Goodwin named Hearst Eagle Award Winner
Milwaukee resident Shamire Goodwin II has been recognized with the 2009 Hearst Television Eagle Award for sales excellence. An account executive at WISNTV (Channel 12) since 2003, this is the second … [Read more...]