Diversity & Inclusion
Nwagbaraocha elected to National Association of Minority Contractors board
Ugo Nwagbaraocha, president and owner of Milwaukee-based Diamond Discs International, has been elected to serve on the national board of directors for The National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC). Nwagbaraocha is also president of the Wisconsin chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors.
Redevelopment of former Astronautics HQ moving forward without Sabir
A redevelopment project planned for the site of the former Astronautics headquarters in Milwaukee’s Thurston Woods neighborhood is moving forward even though Milwaukee entrepreneur JoAnne Sabir, who was initially named as a partner for the project, announced she is no longer taking part in it.
Northwestern Mutual investing $5 million to boost Black-owned businesses in Milwaukee
Northwestern Mutual is investing a total of $5 million in Legacy Redevelopment Corp. and Northwest Side Community Development Corp., two Milwaukee-based community development financial institutions.
Milwaukee Rep names new chief diversity officer
Jermaine Murry has been named the chief diversity officer for the Milwaukee Repertory Theater.
Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator seeking its next cohort
The Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator (NMBFA) is seeking its next cohort of Black founders of businesses.
Ald. Jose Perez elected president of Milwaukee Common Council
Milwaukee aldermen have elected 12th District Alderman Jose Perez to serve as president of the Milwaukee Common Council.
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Nominations sought for Notable LGBTQ+ Executives feature
BizTimes Milwaukee is seeking nominations for its upcoming Notable LGBTQ+ Executives feature. Profiles of those selected will appear in the June...
JCP Construction plans to grow workforce with $1.54 million Greater Milwaukee Foundation loan
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has made a $1.54 million loan to JCP Construction to assist the Milwaukee-based firm's growth and job creation plans.
Wisconsin LGBT Chamber launches new entrepreneur bootcamp with support from Harley-Davidson
The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is seeking applicants for its newly announced LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur Bootcamp.
Three Near West Side BIPOC business owners get grants from Molson Coors
Three Milwaukee business owners operating out of the city’s Near West Side are the recipients of a $10,000 Tap the Future Grant from Molson Coors.
