Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center
The Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center has opened TEVA Yoga Studio at its Whitefish Bay location, 6255 N. Santa Monica Boulevard. TEVA – meaning “nature” in Hebrew – offers yoga and Pilates classes along with a wellness spa. Classes are open to the public, and new schedules, programs, prices and instructor information are available. For more information on the yoga studio, contact teacher Jen Emold at 414-967-8209. To set up a tour or appointment at the wellness spa, contact director Jennifer Ziegler at jziegler@jccmilwaukee.org or 414-967-8338. Updates are also available on www.jccmilwaukee.org.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) honored minority and women-owned Wisconsin companies for their accomplishments at the 2012 Governor’s Conference on Minority Business Development Oct. 15 and 16 in Milwaukee. Outstanding business awards presented to business owners highlighted excellence in sales, product, customer relations, employment, management departments, and promising companies less than 5 years old. Acknowledged companies include Mars IT Corporation in Wauwatosa, Rinka Chung Architecture, Inc., in Milwaukee, Belonger Corporation in West Bend, Lockstep Solutions in Milwaukee, Rural America OnShore Outsourcing, Inc., in Two Rivers, and Red Barn Family Farms in Appleton.
SHARP Literacy, Inc.
SHARP Literacy, Inc. Executive Director Marlene Doerr Kreilkamp received the 2012 Social Innovation Prize in Wisconsin for her creative education initiatives throughout Milwaukee. The award honors individuals over the age of 50 who take advantage of their talents to solve social problems locally, regionally or nationally. Doerr Kreilkamp has operated SHARP Literacy since founding the nonprofit 16 years ago. The organization uses visual arts to improve reading, writing and vocabulary skills for students. It has impacted more than 70,000 at-risk kids throughout its existence and currently serves 32 schools in Milwaukee. Doerr Kreilkamp is retiring from her leadership role this month.
City of Waukesha
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Planning Association has acknowledged the Central City Master Plan in the City of Waukesha as an outstanding Plan Document. The Central City Master Plan focuses on updating Waukesha’s central city neighborhoods in line with changes in the city’s financial means and physical needs. Waukesha’s Common Council approved funding for the plan in 2010 and hired Graef – USA, Inc., headquartered in Milwaukee, to help complete the plan. Waukesha also relied on input from community members in designing the plan, which encompasses market studies, redevelopment initiatives and approaches to solve issues like traffic movement. The plan was approved by the Redevelopment Authority and accepted by the Common Council earlier this year. The Redevelopment Authority will enact the master plan over the next 10 years.
