Lauren Anderson
Lauren Anderson, former BizTimes Milwaukee reporter.
Milwaukee Film Festival expanding to two new theaters
The 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival will expand its footprint to two new sites this fall.
Festival operator Milwaukee Film announced it will screen films at...
Concordia University unveils Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center
Concordia University Wisconsin is preparing for the opening of the school’s new Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center on its Mequon campus.
Bucks Foundation commits more than $300,000 to community organizations
The Milwaukee Bucks Foundation today announced it will give more than $300,000 in grants to 15 organizations focused on mental health and trauma-informed care.
Nick Turkal to leave Advocate Aurora as system drops co-CEO model
Jim Skogsbergh, who has co-led Advocate Aurora Health alongside Nick Turkal since April 2018, will become its sole president and chief executive officer, the health system announced today.
Design study to examine redevelopment options for West Burleigh Street corridor
A section of West Burleigh Street, which includes underused portions of Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital – St. Joseph Campus, will be the focus of a design charrette that will examine potential redevelopment options for the commercial corridor on Milwaukee’s north side.
Burke Foundation gives $3 million to Milwaukee area organizations
The Milwaukee-based Burke Foundation announced it has awarded a total of $3 million in grants to eight area nonprofit organizations focused on urban education, youth and leadership development.
Packers Foundation awards grants to Milwaukee Health Care Partnership, Fellowship Open
The Green Bay Packers Foundation has awarded two $150,000 matching grants that will support the MKE Fellows program and Milwaukee Health Care Partnership’s efforts to secure stable housing for homeless hospital patients.
Discovery World receives $1 million gift from Roger and Judy Smith
Roger Smith, retired director of community affairs for the A.O. Smith Foundation, and his wife Judy are giving $1 million to Discovery World.
Milwaukee Artist Resource Network awarded $3 million grant
The Milwaukee Artist Resource Network plans to use a $3 million grant to expand its operational capacity and open a new retail storefront for emerging artists.
Nonprofit spotlight: Eastcastle Place
2505 E. Bradford Ave., Milwaukee
(414) 219-1398 | eastcastleplace.com
Facebook: facebook.com/eastcastleplace
Twitter: @eastcastleplace
Year founded: 1884
Mission statement: We’re a nonprofit senior living community dedicated to serving residents and...
Nonprofit leaders draw from corporate career experience
Bill Krugler spent 31 years in the business world, including many as managing director at Milwaukee-based private equity firm Mason Wells Inc.Â
In 2011, he...
Medicaid expansion still on the table
Gov. Tony Evers was unable to push Medicaid expansion through in his first state budget, a centerpiece of his 2018 campaign against former Republican...
