Women In Business
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DNC host committee moves forward with interim leader
After the swift removal of its top leaders, the local host committee for the 2020 Democratic National Convention is getting its bearings with less than six months until the big event.
VISIT Milwaukee is creating a sports division
VISIT Milwaukee today announced that it is creating a new sports division within the organization and has promoted Marissa Werner to be its director of sports development.
Friday is nomination deadline for Notable Women in Commercial Banking
The deadline to submit nominations for BizTimes Milwaukee’s Notable Women in Commercial Banking is Friday, Jan. 24.
La Macchia Group names future owners, new president
La Macchia Group has named chief operations officer Tom Kennedy as its new president, and senior vice presidents Benjamin La Macchia and Dave Throndson as future owners of the company.
Jewish Community Center launches professional mentorship program for women
The Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center is launching a new professional mentorship and career development program for Milwaukee-area women who want to advance to senior leadership positions.
Northwestern Mutual invests in California-based fintech mobile app
Northwestern Mutual’s venture capital arm joined a $3.5 million funding round for U-Nest Inc., a California-based financial services mobile app.
Milky Way Tech Hub track emphasizes diversity at Startup Milwaukee Week
The Milky Way Tech Hub Track is the latest series of events to be added to Startup Milwaukee Week’s...
Milwaukee Public Museum adds chief planning officer
The Milwaukee Public Museum has hired Katie Sanders, former executive director of Milwaukee nonprofit organization Safe & Sound, as its first chief planning officer.
Marcus Hotels & Resorts exec named new CEO of VISIT Milwaukee
VISIT Milwaukee announced Wednesday that it has named Peggy Williams-Smith, senior vice president of Marcus Hotels & Resorts, as its new CEO.
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Percentage of women on Wisconsin corporate boards reaches all-time high
The percentage of board seats occupied by women at Wisconsin’s largest public companies has reached an all-time high, according...
NEWaukee announces its Startup MKE week events
NEWaukee will offer a variety of engaging events during Startup MKE week this year including a “speaker crawl,” a political open mic and “The Shift,” a female-focused speaker series.
New Milwaukee professional women’s organization to focus on inclusion, mentorship
The female founders of three Milwaukee-based companies have launched a new organization that will offer peer-to-peer mentorship for Milwaukee area women professionals.
Froedtert Hospital president Cathy Buck to retire
Cathy Buck, who has been president of Froedtert Hospital since 2011, plans to retire next year.
Quote unQuote: Beth Ridley
Former Northwestern Mutual executive Beth Ridley founded Milwaukee-based content and consulting company The Brimful Life to help leaders improve...
UPAF leader Deanna Tillisch to retire after organization’s 2020 campaign
The United Performing Arts Fund this week announced its president and chief executive officer Deanna Tillisch will retire following...
