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Rising COVID-19 infection rates, business conditions stop Rockwell from reversing pay cuts
As the coronavirus pandemic took hold this spring, Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation Inc. instituted pay cuts for many of its employees in anticipation of lower demand from many of its industries.
Modern Hire acquires Ireland-based tech company
Delafield and Cleveland, Ohio-based Modern Hire acquired Ireland-based Sonru, a provider of automated video interview technology, the company announced...
WEDC to invest $500,000 in Wisconsin-based startups through pilot program
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is launching a pilot program that will make direct equity investments in Wisconsin-based startups beginning in 2021.
Greater Milwaukee Foundation to direct $30 million for equitable economic recovery in the community
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation announced it will dedicate $30 million over the next five years to support equitable economic recovery in the Milwaukee area.
Valerie Daniels-Carter to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at virtual BizExpo
Valerie Daniels-Carter, the co-founder, president and chief executive officer of V&J Holding Companies Inc., will receive the 2020 Bravo! Entrepreneur Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by BizTimes Media.
Village of Mukwonago to launch small business grant program
The village of Mukwonago has partnered with Mukwonago-based Citizens Bank to provide local small business owners impacted by COVID-19 with grants of up to $5,000.
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VISIT Milwaukee, MMAC distribute 50,000 free masks
VISIT Milwaukee and Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce partnered on Monday to deliver 50,000 face masks to Citgo gas stations across the city to distribute them for free.
Milwaukee-based Circa acquires America’s Job Exchange
Milwaukee-based workforce development company Circa, formerly known as LocalJobNetwork, has acquired Massachusetts-based America’s Job Exchange.
Sherman Phoenix launching nonprofit arm pushing for racial equity, inclusion
As protests decrying racism and police brutality gained momentum across the country, in response to the death of George Floyd, Milwaukee's central city entrepreneurial hub Sherman Phoenix found itself at the center of ongoing conversations around racial equity in one of the nation's most segregated cities.
Milwaukee-area companies’ sales, profit expectations decline for third quarter, MMAC survey indicates
Sales expectations and optimism about profits for the third quarter declined sharply among Milwaukee-area businesses, according to the latest Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Business Outlook Survey.