Pay it forward: Diana Schmidt works to address hunger with Blessings in a Backpack
Diana Schmidt
Property and casualty consultant, principal
Hausmann-Johnson Insurance
Nonprofit served: Blessings in a Backpack Waukesha County
Service: Vice president of the board
Diana...
MSO’s 2021-’22 season to feature Yo-Yo Ma, Beatles tribute and more
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s first official season in the new Bradley Symphony Center will include a performance by Yo-Yo Ma, a world premiere commission, a screening of "The Princess Bride" with live orchestra accompaniment and a tribute to the Beatles.
Greater Milwaukee Foundation offering $1 million in small business loans for near north side businesses
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is making available $1 million in low-interest loans for small businesses in three Milwaukee north side neighborhoods.
Summerfest announces 2021 headliners
Summerfest announced the headliners for this year’s festival, which will debut under a new, 9-day format.
State will help match employers with providers for on-site vaccinations
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said it will connect employers with vaccine providers to offer on-site workplace COVID-19 vaccinations.
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast sells Walworth County camp property
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast sold its 112-acre Camp Pottawatomie Hills property in Walworth County for just under $2 million.
Zilber Family Foundation announces recipients of $1.7 million in grant funding
The Milwaukee-based Zilber Family Foundation announced it has awarded $1.7 million in grants to 19 nonprofit organizations.
Sculpture Milwaukee announces lineup for fifth annual exhibition
Sculpture Milwaukee announced the roster of artwork that will begin appearing around downtown later this month as part of the organization's fifth annual exhibition.
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Northwestern Mutual CEO rebukes MPS, pledges support to charter, private schools
In a rebuke of Milwaukee Public Schools, Northwestern Mutual chief executive officer John Schlifske said the Milwaukee-based life insurance company is giving $750,000 to support charter and private schools in the city.
Wisconsin Pharmacal acquires nasal irrigation device
Jackson-based Wisconsin Pharmacal Company, LLC has acquired the ResQRinse Nasal Irrigation device with plans to launch the product under its AllerRinse brand.
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin to move HQ to Milwaukee
Citing a shift in its service delivery and work model, Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. said it plans to move from its current headquarters in Greendale and will establish a new headquarters within its James O. Wright Center for Work & Training at 6055 N. 91st St. on Milwaukee’s northwest side.
MSO’s move to its new home presents new scheduling opportunities for the Marcus Center
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's move to its new home on Wisconsin Avenue frees up a large portion of the schedule for its former home, the Marcus Performing Arts Center, which sees that as an opportunity to bring in a host of new events.
