Viewpoints
Oak Creek must celebrate its diversity
The events of last Sunday, August 5th, are a tragic and violent example of the effects of extreme hate and anger in our society, and the role they can play in undermining the safety of all of us, and our nation.
Jump Start on the Weekend
Friday, Aug. 17, the Milwaukee Art Museum will host its monthly MAM After Dark from 5 p.m. to...
Bubbler Calendar
Thursday, Aug. 16, a Health Care Reform Roundtable presented by Independent Insurance Agent, the National Federation of Independent...
Bubbler Quote of the Week
“The size of the problem is significant. The Association of American Medical Colleges estimates the shortage will total 62,900 fewer doctors than needed by 2015, rising to over 150,000 by 2025, and this excludes the impact of the new federal healthcare law. There are about 950,000 U.S. physicians today, with shortages existing already in some locations (e.g. rural areas and even Riverside County, Calif.).”
State Fair breaks attendance record
Wisconsin State Fair single-day attendance broke a record in place for over a decade when almost 127,900 people headed to the fair Sunday, Aug. 5, fair officials reported. Total fair attendance was 920,962 people, surpassing last year's count of 911,231.
Parade Display open at City Hall
Milwaukee City Hall will display puppets and floats featured in this year's All-City People's Parade through Thursday, Aug. 23.
Fittest Execs will offer corporate wellness insights
The annual Fittest Execs Program presented by BizTimes Media will be held on Thursday, Aug. 30, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Woodland Dreams Ballroom, 1721 W. Canal Street in Milwaukee.
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UEDA recognizes Will Allen
The Urban Economic Development Association honored Will Allen of Growing Power, Inc. for his commitment to helping people of all backgrounds in all communities afford and obtain healthy, high-quality food. UEDA acknowledged Allen at its annual meeting on Thursday, Aug. 9, while celebrating 15 years of community support.
Visitors rave about Milwaukee
Milwaukee can be a dynamic city to host a corporate event in the summertime.
Civil discourse is a faint memory
When newly named Republican Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan attempted to make his first stump speech on the “soapbox” at the Iowa State Fair Monday, he was greeted by a small chorus of hooligans who shouted at him the entire speech.
Losses mounting at Quad/Graphics
Sussex-based Quad/Graphics Inc. reported a second quarter net loss of $20.8 million, or 44 cents per share, compared with a net loss of $10.2 million, or 31 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
