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Milwaukee health systems, universities commit to hiring, purchasing from city’s disinvested zip codes
The Milwaukee area’s largest health care systems and universities are committing to increase their hiring and spending in the city’s lowest-income zip codes under a new collaborative.
MMAC’s Steve Baas to lead state roadbuilders group
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce's top lobbyist is headed to a state association that represents roadbuilders.
Madison-based Rentable secures $22.5 million fundraise, plans to double workforce
Online apartment rental technology company Rentable raised $22.5 million and has plans to double its workforce by the end of 2022, the Madison-based startup recently announced.
Milwaukee Parks Foundation names first executive director
The Milwaukee Parks Foundation has named Rebecca Stoner as its executive director.
Advocate Aurora announces COVID-19 vaccination mandate for its 75,000 employees
Advocate Aurora Health, the largest health system in the state, has announced it is requiring its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Froedtert requiring COVID vaccine for all employees
Froedtert Health informed employees Tuesday they are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Winnow Fund makes inaugural investment in Wisconsin-based startup
The Winnow Fund, a venture capital fund led by Richelle Martin, made its first investment in KaPloint Inc., a Middleton-based entertainment and marketing startup.
Lakeland University offering Milwaukee-area students a tuition-free first year of college
Lakeland University is offering Milwaukee-area students the opportunity to take tuition-free courses for their first year of college.
Women in Business Symposium will focus on stories of change
The BizTimes Media Women in Business Symposium will feature a panel discussion of southeastern Wisconsin female business leaders sharing stories of dealing with major changes in their careers and lives, including change related to leadership, company culture, mental health entrepreneurship and more.
Marquette University says more than 85% of students are now vaccinated against COVID-19
Two months after announcing it will require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19, Marquette University said more than 85% of students enrolled for the fall have submitted proof of vaccination.
