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Wisconsin unemployment rate increased to 5.7% in October
Wisconsin lost 2,700 private sector jobs in October and the state’s unemployment rate increased from 5.4% to 5.7%, according to data released Thursday by the state Department of Workforce Development.
Viewpoints: A call to focus on neighborhood development in Milwaukee
For Milwaukee and Wisconsin, it is imperative that we focus on neighborhood development, as it is key to repositioning Milwaukee for the future.
New Lakeland University course to feature some of Wisconsin’s top executives
Lakeland University is launching a new online course that will feature appearances by several prominent Wisconsin CEOs, including the Green Bay Packers’ Mark Murphy and Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co.’s Dick Leinenkugel.
Construction commences on conversion of Journal Sentinel building into student housing
Construction crews officially broke ground this week on a 195-bed, $29.1 million project that involves the conversion of the...
Several area movie theaters awarded state funding from $10 million grant program
The state's COVID-19 Movie Theater Grant Program will divvy up $10 million in grants to 54 movie theater operators, including seven that have theater locations in southeastern Wisconsin.
Northwestern Mutual dedicates $20 million to support black entrepreneurs, new startup accelerator
Northwestern Mutual is dedicating $20 million to support black entrepreneurs in Milwaukee and throughout the country, the Milwaukee-based life insurance and financial management company announced today.
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State directing $80 million in COVID relief for skilled nursing facilities
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services announced Tuesday they will direct $80 million to support...
Advocate Aurora to scale back elective procedures
Advocate Aurora Health will scale back its elective procedures by 50% as COVID-19 cases continue to surge and prompt hospital capacity concerns.
New partnership to increase tech apprenticeships in Milwaukee
A new partnership among companies and organizations has formed to increase the number of technology apprenticeships offered in the greater Milwaukee area.
Startup founders and investors form Wisconsin Startup Coalition
Several startup founders and investors from around the state have formed the “Wisconsin Startup Coalition,” an organization whose mission is to advocate for policies that advance growth in Wisconsin’s startup ecosystem.
