Bob Babisch, Summerfest’s longtime talent buyer, transitioning to consulting role
Bob Babisch, the leader of Summerfest operator Milwaukee World Festival Inc.’s entertainment department for the past four decades, announced he will step down from that role at the end of the year.
Safe & Sound executive director Joe’Mar Hooper to leave organization for Arizona-based nonprofit
Joe'Mar Hooper, the executive director of Milwaukee-based nonprofit organization Safe & Sound Inc., is taking a new role at an Arizona nonprofit.
Milwaukee business, education leaders say state surplus funds should be directed to K-12 schools
Some Milwaukee business and education leaders are asking Gov. Tony Evers and state lawmakers to dedicate a portion of the state’s projected surplus to increase funding for Wisconsin's K-12 schools.
ManpowerGroup’s Michelle Nettles: As ‘users’ of Milwaukee’s education system, businesses must invest in it
This interview is part of our ongoing focus on K-12 education in Milwaukee this month. Read more of our...
YMCA of Greater Waukesha County rebounding after pandemic hit
As companies like Peloton see slowing demand for at-home exercise offerings, the YMCA of Greater Waukesha County reports an inverse trend of climbing membership after it lost a quarter of its members during the initial pandemic hit.
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School to open freestanding high school in former MPS building
Milwaukee Excellence Charter School, a high-performing public charter school serving middle and high school students, plans to open a freestanding high school campus in a former elementary school building on the city’s far northwest side.
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Ansay & Associates acquires another Appleton-based firm
Port Washington-based insurance agency and risk management firm Ansay & Associates continues to grow its presence in the Fox Valley with its acquisition of another Appleton-based firm.
New Milwaukee-based nonprofit focused on supporting independent artists
A Milwaukee-based arts organization with roots dating back over 100 years recently launched as a new nonprofit dedicated to supporting independent Wisconsin artists.
Hunger Task Force completes move to new, larger HQ in West Milwaukee
Hunger Task Force has completed its move to its new 120,000-square-foot headquarters in West Milwaukee.
Pay it forward: Foley’s Nick Welle leads diversity pipeline partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs
Nick Welle
Partner, business lawyer
Foley & Lardner LLP
Nonprofit served: Street Law Legal Diversity Pipeline Program, in partnership with Boys &...