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In this harsh Wisconsin winter, a citizen video is sparking public pressure to build against Simon Property Group's decision to move the public bus stop 1,000 feet away from Southridge Mall's entrances.

BizStarts Milwaukee, a nonprofit organization that helps entrepreneurs develop their companies, has announced it will open a startup resource center at Schlitz Park, called BizForge.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee welcomed about 600 community and state leaders to its 17th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on Jan. 20 at the Wisconsin Center. The breakfast, presented by Harley-Davidson Motor Company, honored the legacy of Dr. King with speeches from Gov. Scott Walker, Mayor Tom Barrett and County Executive Chris Abele. The event also featured poetry and spoken word performances by area youth. Photos provided by Michael Nepper of Wolfshadow Photography.

United Way in Waukesha County will work to drive volunteer engagement through a new smartphone app that connects users to hundreds of volunteer opportunities in Waukesha County.

A $100,000 Greater Milwaukee Foundation grant has boosted ACTS Housing’s capacity to help low-income families purchase and renovate vacant and vandalized foreclosures in Milwaukee’s inner-city neighborhoods.

Milwaukee-based Ascedia Inc., a full-service digital agency, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Milwaukee-based digital development and marketing agency Roll Mobile.

Uber, the fast-growing mobile app that connects passengers with drivers of vehicles, has officially launched in Milwaukee.

Whole Foods has made it official: the Austin, Texas-based retailer of natural and organic foods will open a store at The Mayfair Collection development in Wauwatosa.

Andy Olivares, known for his professional sports, television and radio experience in Wisconsin, announced the launch of Olivares Communications & Marketing to provide marketing for Milwaukee-area firms and organizations.

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Reggie Newson has announced the first round of funding in Wisconsin Fast Forward, a $15 million worker training grant program that launched this year.