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Businesses that used WEDC programs created $1.2 billion in new capital last year
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation supports entrepreneurs and new businesses through numerous programs, including the Qualified New Business Venture...
Anonymous donor gives $1 million to foundation for ThriveOn King development
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Greater Together Campaign received $1 million from an anonymous donor, the philanthropic organization announced Monday.
The anonymous donor...
Hmong American Peace Academy receives $3 million from MacKenzie Scott
The Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) announced Monday that it has received a $3 million donation from philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott – the school’s largest donation to date.
Wayne Oldenburg to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Innovation + Entrepreneurship Forum
Oldenburg Group founder Wayne Oldenburg will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BizTimes Media Innovation + Entrepreneurship Forum on Dec. 8 at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee. Click here to register.
Ruth Foundation for the Arts donating $11.5 million to arts organizations
The Ruth Foundation for the Arts has pledged $11.5 million to 138 arts organizations across the country, the Milwaukee-based nonprofit announced today.Â
Racine startup Houstr receives funding from Gateway Capital
A Racine startup that seeks to make short-term rentals a real-life marketplace has now been backed by Milwaukee-based venture capital firm Gateway Capital.
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Wisconsin lost 1,600 private sector jobs in October, labor force participation continued to drop
Wisconsin lost 1,600 private sector jobs in October and the state’s labor force participation rate continued to fall, according to the latest data released by the state Department of Workforce Development.
Metro Milwaukee home sales dip 29% in October
Home sales in the four-county metro Milwaukee area fell 29% in October, year-over-year, and 26.3% in the greater southeastern Wisconsin region, according to the latest report from the Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors.
Tim Sullivan donates $1 million to Catholic Memorial for Infinity Fields acquisition
Tim Sullivan, the former CEO of REV Group, Gardner Denver and Bucyrus International, is donating $1 million to Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha to support the school's plans to expand by purchasing the Infinity Fields Baseball Park complex in Waukesha.
Most economic indicators tracked by MMAC improved in September
Most of the economic indicators tracked by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce improved in September, according to the MMAC’s latest economic trends report.
