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Maredithe Meyer

Maredithe Meyer
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Maredithe has covered retail, restaurants, entertainment and tourism since 2018. Her duties as associate editor include copy editing, page proofing and managing work flow. Meyer earned a degree in journalism from Marquette University and still enjoys attending men’s basketball games to cheer on the Golden Eagles. Also in her free time, Meyer coaches high school field hockey and loves trying out new restaurants in Milwaukee.

🔒 Meeting the workforce where it’s at

Workforce challenges are nothing new to Milwaukee’s service and hospitality industry. Between staffing shortages that pre-date the COVID-19 pandemic, high turnover rates and increased...

Iconic East Side liquor store sold to new ownership

The long-running Downer Wine & Spirits on Milwaukee's East Side is recently under new ownership. Local residents and friends Tonit Calaway and Sarah Zimmerman purchased...

See photos: SHARP Literacy’s Unwrapped Waukesha event

Milwaukee-based nonprofit SHARP Literacy recently hosted its Unwrapped Waukesha fundraiser at the Wisconsin Brewing Co. Park in Oconomowoc. The event, which showcases a variety...

🔒 Despite lagging sales, Kohl’s improves bottom line, announces new strategic...

Menomonee Falls-based Kohl's Corp. continues to play the long game in its efforts to stabilize its bottom line, investing in its legacy brick-and-mortar store...

RNC host committee now actively recruiting volunteers for July convention

Efforts are officially underway to recruit roughly 6,000 volunteers ahead of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this summer. The nonprofit-nonpartisan local host committee...

Marcus Corp. results improved significantly in 2023

The Marcus Corp. finished 2023 strong, with operating income soaring 308.5% over fiscal 2022. The Milwaukee-based hotel and movie theater company on Thursday reported results...

Colectivo to expand its Chicago footprint

Milwaukee-based Colectivo Coffee will open two more cafe locations in Chicago over the next year. One of the cafes is planned in the Ravenswood neighborhood...

West Allis candy company to replace Kehr’s at Milwaukee Public Market

The Milwaukee Public Market is getting a new candy store as Kehr’s Candies winds down its decades-old brick-and-mortar operation. West Allis-based Freese’s Candy Shoppe plans...

🔒 Bravo’s ‘Top Chef’ to highlight Wisconsin as top culinary destination

Foodies around the world will get a taste of Wisconsin’s culinary prowess when the upcoming season of Bravo’s “Top Chef” airs next month. The hit...

🔒 Playmakers: How Bars & Rec is redefining Milwaukee’s entertainment landscape

Marla Poytinger had the feeling that something good was about to happen. It was fall 2023 and things were looking up for her company, Milwaukee-based...

Employ Milwaukee receives $2.6 million grant to support local hospitality workforce

Employ Milwaukee recently announced a new initiative that aims to improve job quality and close hiring gaps in the local hospitality sector. Known as...

Secret Service releases preliminary security footprint for 2024 RNC

Details surrounding the impact of security during the 2024 Republican National Convention in downtown Milwaukee are finally beginning to emerge. The U.S. Secret Service on...

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