Economic Development
Alderman changes position, now opposes plans for Strauss Brands HQ in his district
Milwaukee Alderman Khalif Rainey on Friday announced that he has changed his mind about Franklin-based Strauss Brands’ plans to build a new headquarters and meat processing facility at the Century City Business Park in his district.
Strauss Brands’ new HQ proposal runs into opposition
Strauss Brands LLC’s $60 million proposal to move its headquarters and 150 employees from Franklin to Milwaukee’s Century City business park hit a roadblock Tuesday.
Co:Lab civic accelerator to focus on Clarke Square, Lindsay Heights and Riverworks
Milwaukee-based civic accelerator Co:Lab will permanently launch in February with a focus on addressing challenges brought forward by the Clarke Square, Lindsay Heights and Riverworks neighborhood groups.
M-WERC making $1.67 million investment in new training equipment
The Mid-West Energy Research Consortium is making a $1.67 million investment in new training and development equipment at its center on Milwaukee’s northwest side.
Commentary: Century City finally gains momentum
When was the last time a company with more than 200 employees decided to move its headquarters from the...
Speed, labor force drove Strauss Brands’ Century City decision
The ability to begin construction this year and the proximity to where many of its employees live led Strauss Brands to pick Milwaukee’s Century City business park over a location in Franklin for its new headquarters and processing facility, Jerry Bussen, chief financial officer of Strauss Brands said today.
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Missy Hughes appointed new secretary and CEO of WEDC
Missy Hughes will serve as the next secretary and chief executive officer of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday.
Potawatomi Business Development Corp. names Randy Mueller its new CEO
Milwaukee-based Potawatomi Business Development Corp. announced today that it has named Randy Mueller its new chief executive officer.
New loan programs could bring investment to Milwaukee and Waukesha
Both Waukesha County and the northwest side of Milwaukee will potentially see increased investment in the coming months from...
On my nightstand… ‘Crossing to Safety’
Phil Schneider, president of Milwaukee-based Schneider Strategy Consulting, picked up “Crossing to Safety” by Wallace Stegner at Renaissance Books...