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Seven Wisconsinites make Forbes annual list of richest Americans
Forbes magazine has released its annual list of the 400 wealthiest Americans. This year, Wisconsin has seven billionaires on the Forbes 400 list.
Dane County now exceeds Milwaukee County in total property value
Total property values in Wisconsin grew by a record 13.8% in 2022, according to a Wisconsin Policy Forum report. But property values rose even faster in Dane County, which now has a higher total property value than Milwaukee County, according to the report.
Commentary: Big plans
“Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men`s blood and probably themselves will not be realized.”...
Pilot Project Brewing aims to have Milwaukee location open this fall
The founders of Chicago-based Pilot Project Brewing are shaking up Milwaukee’s brewing scene not only by introducing a new take on how a brewery can operate, but also by purchasing the production facility of one of the city’s best-known brands.
Madison-based group to operate The Trade hotel’s rooftop restaurant
Developers of The Trade hotel in downtown Milwaukee's Deer District have brought on Madison-based Food Fight Restaurant Group to operate the hotel's rooftop restaurant.
Use of electric and hybrid vehicles in Wisconsin has grown significantly, but still less than 2% of state total
The number of electric and hybrid vehicles on Wisconsin roads have more than doubled since 2013, but still make up less than 2% of the vehicles in the state, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum.
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Kubly family donates $5 million to Medical College of Wisconsin for suicide prevention research
A suicide prevention research program will be established at the Medical College of Wisconsin following the organization receiving a $5 million donation from Billie Kubly.
Milwaukee Rep plans to build new $75 million theater complex
The Milwaukee Repertory Theater plans to build a new theater complex to replace its Patty & Jay Barker Theater Complex at 108 E. Wells St. in downtown Milwaukee.
Opportunity Center project gets $5 million boost from Bader Philanthropies
A little over a year after unveiling plans for a $80 million athletic center on Milwaukee’s north side, dubbed The Opportunity Center, the organizers behind the project are getting a $5 million boost toward their fundraising goal from Bader Philanthropies, Inc.
Metro Milwaukee exports up 21% in second quarter
Exports from metro Milwaukee during the second quarter were up more than 21% from the same time in 2021, outpacing the growth of a number of other Midwestern cities.