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United Way of Washington County appoints 2015 campaign chairs
United Way of Washington County has named Tom and Pat Strachota chairs of its 2015 fundraising campaign.
Repairers of the Breach seeking Memorial Day picnic donations
Milwaukee nonprofit organization Repairers of the Breach, which provides daytime shelter for the city’s homeless, is requesting donations for its annual Memorial Day Picnic Lunch.
Jazz concert to benefit Fisher House Wisconsin
Milwaukee composer Penny Corris aims to raise as much money as possible for Fisher House Wisconsin as she debuts a set of original songs at a June 13 concert on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s campus.
Donors Forum of Wisconsin changes name
The Donors Forum of Wisconsin has a new name – Wisconsin Philanthropy Network.
‘Milwaukee’s Finest’ campaign nets $55,000
After watching her brother face the daily struggles of cystic fibrosis (CF) his entire life, Lisa Hedrick hopes that one day, with her help, CF will instead stand for “cure found.”
Boys & Girls Clubs partners with MPS on new scholars program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools this fall will partner on a new scholars program that will act as an academic support program.
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Boys & Girls Clubs partners with MPS on new scholars program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools this fall will partner on a new scholars program that will act as an academic support program.
Unemployment rate drops to 4.4%
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate declined to 4.4 percent in April, down from 4.6 percent in March, according to preliminary estimates released today by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
Wisconsin has added almost 40,000 women-owned firms since 1997
Wisconsin has 129,100 women-owned businesses today, which is up 44.6 percent from 89,284 women-owned firms in 1997, according to a new study by American Express OPEN.
BizTimes Around Town Let’s talk golf, Wisconsin
BizTimes Media recently hosted “2015 PGA Championship: A Major Partnership,” a special celebration with a live discussion featuring Peter Bevacqua, chief executive officer of the PGA of America, and David Kohler, president and chief executive officer of Kohler Co. and general chairman of the 2015 PGA Championship, which will be held Aug. 10-16 at Whistling Straits near Sheboygan. A cocktail reception followed the discussion, where attendees could have their picture taken with the Wanamaker Trophy and the Ryder Cup.
