Industries
Athea makes room for growth
While most consumers haven't encountered Milwaukee's Athea Laboratories Inc., many have used its cleaners, disinfectants, wet wipes, herbicides and insecticides packaged under major brand names.
Online marketing critical for small businesses
The world of marketing changes at such a rapid pace that even the savviest marketers have a hard time keeping up the pace. Social, local, and mobile is becoming increasingly important as the popularity of social media platforms and mobile devices continue to grow. Local marketing is also going to be a critical factor in competing with other local small businesses.
Return of the cranes: Large construction projects provide glimmers of hope
When developer Rick Barrett walks around the site of The Moderne, the 30-story residential tower he is building in downtown Milwaukee, he greets almost every construction worker that he encounters.
The ‘Ultimate’ engineer
Andy Patten, an EMI engineer at Milwaukee-based Astronautics Corp. of America, has been playing Ultimate (sometimes called Ultimate Frisbee) for almost 12 years. Despite a busy work and family life, he still makes time to play two to three times a week and to play in a few weekend tournaments, sometimes traveling across the country.
Marquette dental receives $1 million from alumni
Marquette University announced a $1 million donation from Marquette School of Dentistry alumnus Dr. Jeff Moos and his wife, Beth, to go toward the Building for the Future campaign and help fund the school's 40,000-square-foot expansion.
Nonprofit Calendar
Now through Thursday, Aug. 23, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee are accepting donations of school...
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Art Museum names new exhibition designer
The Milwaukee Art Museum has appointed David Russick as its new exhibition designer.
Gilda’s Club changes name but retains mission
Gilda’s Club of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. – a free support program for cancer victims of all backgrounds suffering from all types of cancer – is taking on a new name to better reflect its mission and its association with its national affiliate. The organization, a member of Cancer Support Community, now exists as Cancer Support Community Greater Milwaukee.
Fellowship Open awards Wayne Embry
The 2012 Fellowship Open is honoring NBA icon Wayne Embry with the Legends Award for his dedication to bettering Milwaukee both on the basketball court and in the greater community. Embry will receive the award while celebrating the 40th anniversary of becoming the first African-American general manager in all of professional sports with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Potawatomi announces changes to ‘Miracle’ program
Potawatomi Bingo Casino celebrated the opening of its signature charity program, Miracle on Canal Street, this week and introduced changes to the program in hopes of generating more excitement among bingo players, participating charities and the community.
