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Milwaukee nonprofits receive grants to bridge digital divide
Dinosaur computers. That’s what Lo Neng Kiatoukaysy, director of the Hmong American Friendship Association, calls the six hulking devices stationed in the nonprofit’s computer lab. When handled with care, they roar to life, mere overheated fossils of the early days of the internet.
Lifetime Achievement Award: The Marcus Family
Growing up in the 1940s, Stephen Marcus and his sister, Diane, would often screen films for their friends in...
MSI General acquires Tredo Group
Nashotah-based design and construction company MSI General Corp. announced Thursday that it has acquired Milwaukee-based architectural firm Tredo Group LLC.
Zywave cutting jobs as its growth slows
Wauwatosa-based Zywave is eliminating positions as it sees signs of slower growth after several years of expansion.
Business lessons learned from BizTimes Media’s 2022 Innovation + Entrepreneurship Forum
Some of the Milwaukee area’s most successful entrepreneurs and innovators gathered at the Italian Community Center Thursday for BizTimes Media’s 2022 Innovation + Entrepreneurship Forum.
Milwaukee County economy grew 5.2% in 2021, surpassing pre-pandemic levels
Milwaukee County’s real GDP grew 5.2% in 2021, reaching its highest level on record a year after the COVID-19 pandemic shrank Milwaukee County’s economy to its lowest level since 2009.
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Fiveable co-founder Tán Ho steps away from executive role
Tán Ho, a co-founder of Milwaukee-based edtech startup Fiveable, announced today on LinkedIn that he will step away from his co-founder and executive role with the business and transition into a senior individual contributor role.
American Heart Association names chair for Milwaukee Go Red for Women movement
The American Heart Association announced that Patricia Golden, interim clinical president of Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin, has been named the community volunteer chair of the 2022-2023 Milwaukee Go Red for Women movement.
StartingBlock Madison names new executive director
StartingBlock Madison, the state’s largest community of entrepreneurs, startups, investors, accelerators and entrepreneur support organizations, has named Scott Mosley executive director.
Kohler Co. names chief brand officer
Kohler Co. announced that Samie Barr has been named the company’s chief brand officer.