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Planned Century City Triangle park gets funding boost

The city of Milwaukee has received a $235,000 grant to support a planned new park in the city’s Century City Triangle Neighborhood.

Even with record unemployment, businesses likely won’t see higher payroll taxes until 2022, report says

Despite a more than $300 million drop in Wisconsin’s unemployment fund this year, businesses in the state will likely...

Northwestern Mutual backs All-In Milwaukee’s college completion program

Northwestern Mutual has pledged $1.6 million to support All-In Milwaukee’s college completion and career placement program.

Commentary: DNC should return to Milwaukee in 2024

The DNC needs to come back to Milwaukee in 2024. Make that announcement ASAP.

Professional Dimensions names new CEO

Milwaukee professional women’s organization Professional Dimensions has named Lauren Feaster as its new chief executive officer.

COVID-19 Waivers: Can They Reduce Your Business Risk?

As states begin to reopen and loosen restrictions on public gatherings and business closures in response to the COVID-19...

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Despite adding 16,500 jobs in May, metro Milwaukee employment is down nearly 100,000

Metro Milwaukee employment increased 16,500 from April to May, but the region’s total employment is still down by 99,800 from May 2019, according to recently released data.

WEDC extends small business grant deadline

The deadline to apply for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s COVID-19 relief grant has been extended, the WEDC announced yesterday.

DNC changed to a mostly virtual event

Jolted by the COVID-19, the 2020 Democratic National Convention, originally expected to bring 50,000 visitors, national and and international media attention and provide a $250 million economic impact to Milwaukee, has officially been reduced to a mostly virtual event, officials announced Wednesday.