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Milwaukee Biz Blog: New website is a healthy resource for African American men
Milwaukeeans Eric Von and Faithe Colas have launched a new website to serve as a resource and advocate for health and wellness among African American men, who face disproportionately high rates of disease and mortality.
State Farm seeks applicants for Neighborhood Assist grant
Milwaukee residents determined to make a difference in the city have an opportunity to help fund their goal through the State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant program, which awards 40 $25,000 grants to individuals wanting to improve the quality of life in their community.
Kohl’s donation to fund school field trips
Menomonee Falls-based Kohl's Department Stores announced Wednesday the launch of the Kohl's Cares Field Trip Grant Program, which will provide $750,000 in funding to eligible schools throughout the metro-Milwaukee area to help cover the cost of field trips during the 2013-2014 school year.
United Way of Greater Milwaukee announces new board directors
United Way of Greater Milwaukee has announced its 2013-2014 Board of Directors.
Wisconsin Partnership Program aims to reduce infant mortality with $3.4 million grant
The Wisconsin Partnership Program has awarded $2.25 million to 12 Milwaukee projects working to provide support and resources to African American families and end infant mortality in the city.
Brico Fund grant strengthens Hunger Task Force’s emergency food supply
The Brico Fund has awarded Hunger Task Force a $50,000 grant in response to both a shortage in food supply and a need for more funding.
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MYSO surpasses $2M scholarship goal
The Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) has exceeded its goal of $2 million within Fran's Fund, a scholarship fund created in 2008 to grant music opportunities to underprivileged kids in southeastern Wisconsin.
AT&T touts Milwaukee area investments
AT&T Inc. said today that it invested nearly $300 million in its Milwaukee area wireless and wireline networks from 2010 through 2012, with a focus on expanding 4G LTE mobile Internet coverage and enhancing the overall performance of its networks.
Apartment development proposed in Riverwest
Developers Tim Gokhman and Ann Shuk are proposing a 31-unit, market-rate apartment development on a vacant parcel of land at 2650 N. Humboldt in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood.
MGIC absorbs higher losses
Milwaukee-based MGIC Investment Corp., the nation’s largest private mortgage insurer, today reported a fourth quarter net loss of $386.7 million, compared with a net loss of $135.3 million in the fourth quarter for fiscal 2011.
