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Taking charge: New leaders steering Wisconsin’s largest events in times of change
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many changes to the live events industry. As concerts, conventions and festivals recover and...
Rapid Radicals aims to improve wastewater treatment
Within a 40-foot baby blue shipping container tucked along the sprawling campus of Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewer District’s South Shore...
The Franchisee: Joy Vertz
The Franchise: Irvine, California-based Drybar has gained a nationwide following for its signature – and only – service: the...
Report: Milwaukee has biggest drop in apartment rental rates of major U.S. metro areas
Median monthly rents for apartments in the metro Milwaukee area fell 9.8% in July, year-over-year, the steepest decline of the largest 50 metro areas in the nation, according to a new report from Seattle-based real estate brokerage Redfin.
Getting There: Nicole Ryf
Nicole Ryf
Executive director
Waukesha County Center for Growth
Age: 39
Hometown: Bayside
Education: Bachelor’s in history and international economic policy studies from...
‘We want you in Milwaukee’
Several people deserve credit for convincing the Republican National Committee to hold their 2024 national convention in Milwaukee. They...
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Cost of Wisconsin Center expansion project grows to $456 million
The Wisconsin Center District Board on Friday approved issuing $20 million in additional long-term debt, and a mix of other financing measures, to cover what is projected to be $36 million overrun in the budget for the Wisconsin Center expansion project.
MATC receives $5 million gift for trade, technical student scholarships
Milwaukee Area Technical College has received a $5 million gift to fund full-ride scholarships for students who need technical diplomas and certificates for employment in fields like manufacturing, IT and health care.
Luxe Golf Bays opens to high demand for group outings
As the new Luxe Golf Bays driving range celebrates its grand opening today in Franklin, operators say the venue is already drawing tremendous interest from area companies and other groups planning their next private event.
The Water Council adds new programs to help companies tackle modern water challenges
It’s been almost a decade since The Water Council opened its Global Water Center at 247 Freshwater Way in Milwaukee, a facility dedicated to making the city and region the “Silicon Valley” of freshwater research and technology.
