BizTimes Staff
Helen Bader Foundation awards grants to community youth programs
As students and families prepare to transition into summer, the Helen Bader Foundation has committed $407,000 to 18 Milwaukee-area community organizations targeting the needs of low-income youth.
City proposal would end taxi cap and allow rideshare services
City of Milwaukee Alderman Robert Bauman and Common Council President Michael Murphy announced today that they will introduce new legislation Friday that would remove the existing limit on the number of taxi cab permits issued by the city and allow mobile "rideshare" taxi services, like Uber and Lyft, to operate in the city, as long as drivers possess a valid permit.
Bolzano Artisan Meats may close
What began as a seemingly simple labeling issue may lead to the closure of a popular Milwaukee-based small business.
Experts on exporting to speak at International Trade Conference
Wisconsin companies that export products or services globally or would like to learn how to export are invited to send executives to attend the Wisconsin International Trade Conference to be held on Tuesday, May 13, at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.
Wells Fargo to provide $5.15 million for Milwaukee homeownership program
San Francisco-based Wells Fargo & Co. will provide $5.15 million for an initiative that aims to increase homeownership and strengthen neighborhoods in the City of Milwaukee’s low- and moderate-income areas.
Roundy’s reports first quarter loss
Milwaukee-based grocer Roundy’s, Inc. today reported a first quarter net loss of $4.5 million, or 10 cents per share, down from net income of $8.7 million, or 19 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2013.
MillerCoors revenue flat on craft decline
MillerCoors LLC reported first quarter net income of $295.6 million, up from $274.4 million in the first quarter of 2013.
Baptista’s sale worth $195 million
Snyder’s-Lance Inc. will pay $195 million for Franklin-based Baptista’s Bakery, the company said this morning in its earnings conference call.
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American Roller to build new facility
Union Grove-based industrial roller manufacturer American Roller Co. plans to build a new 52,000-square-foot facility in Union Grove to replace its existing building in nearby Kansasville.
BizTimes Around Town: Ebenezer’s Working Parents’ Luncheon
Milwaukee-based Ebenezer Child Care Centers, Inc. hosted a Working Parents' Luncheon on May 1 to help area professionals learn how to better juggle demands between home and work. The luncheon, held at the Italian Community Center, included networking, a silent auction, a raffle and a keynote presentation. BizTimes Media served as a media sponsor of the event. Photos contributed by Ebenezer Child Care Centers.
