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Eugene Robinson to keynote YWCA Southeast Wisconsin event
Eugene Robinson, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and nationally known columnist for The Washington Post, will present the keynote address at “An Evening to Promote Racial Justice.”
BMO Harris Bank supports Zoological Society with $35,000 grant
BMO Harris Bank has donated a $35,000 grant to the Zoological Society of Milwaukee to benefit its conservation programs, public education initiatives and support of the Milwaukee County Zoo, the bank announced Thursday.
Red Kettle Campaign starts today
The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County is kick starting its Red Kettle Christmas Campaign today with a goal to raise $3 million dollars to support more than 80 programs and services including meals to the homeless, care to seniors and veterans, and emergency shelter and emergency disaster relief.
Bader Foundation distributes $855,000 for workforce development
Helen Bader Foundation Inc., a Milwaukee-based philanthropic organization dedicated to youth, aging and workforce development for-at risk community members, has awarded 20 workforce development organizations throughout greater Milwaukee a total of $855,000, the foundation announced Wednesday.
Marquette University-New York Times partnership awarded grant from Gates Foundation
Marquette University has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Grand Challenges Explorations through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help fund a partnership between the university and the New York Times called FixesU.
Stock market is waiting to exhale after election
The performance by the equity markets in October was in line with expectations as the presidential election cycle made its presence felt.
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Complete the circuit to electrify the job market
Two words have become prevalent in southeastern Wisconsin lately – skills gap. We are seeing it reported in the news, discussed by educational institutions and made the priority of local employers.
Top executives call on Congress to avoid fiscal cliff
Chief executive officers at more than 80 major U.S. corporations released a statement today to pressure Congress to reduce the federal deficit with tax increases and spending cuts.
Alverno students and staff to participate in Election Day process
Alverno College will give its campus community the day off on presidential Election Day to commit to effective citizenship, one of the school’s eight core abilities. Nearly 200 Alverno students will use the day off on Nov. 6 to take part in the political process serving as poll workers.
Jumpstart on the Weekend
*Friday, Nov. 2, the Waukesha County Business Alliance will host the 12th annual World of Wines & Beer from...
