Pabst Theater Group leader seizes the ‘upside of down’
Gary Witt had never run a theater before he was hired as the executive director and president of the Pabst Theater in 2002. Since then, the Pabst has been transformed into one of the true cultural forces in Milwaukee. Long gone are the days where the Pabst is only known as a place to see “The Christmas Carol.”
Food Trucks thrive by serving Milwaukee businesses
In a few short years, food trucks have gone from something of a novelty to something woven into the culinary fabric of downtown Milwaukee.
Rebirth of the distiller
Distillers are the latest to join the renaissance that wine, beer, olives, chocolate and several other food groups have experienced in recent years.
City launches sustainability plan
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett recently announced the launch of ReFreshMKE, the city's first sustainability plan. The full, 106-page sustainability plan for 2013-2023 is now available at the project's new website, refreshmke.com.
The road to jail is lined with rationalizations
It seems each month there is a fresh reminder that if you do business in China you need to play by the book. For those who think there are “short cuts,” the latest scandal is a wakeup call.
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Move to Pewaukee to further United Tool’s growth
United Tool Inc. is busting at the seams of its 12,800-square-foot manufacturing facility in Milwaukee. The job shop does precision machining, fabrication and welding work and recently announced plans to move to a 27,530-square-foot building in Pewaukee that it purchased for $1.5 million.
Wisconsin remains politically divided
A recent Marquette University Law School Poll indicates that Wisconsin remains as politically divided and conflicted as ever, as the job approval ratings for Gov. Scott Walker and President Barack Obama both have slipped below 50 percent in the state.
MGIC returns to profitability
Reflecting the growing rebound of the U.S. housing market, Milwaukee-based MGIC Investment Corp. reported its first quarterly profit since 2010.
Kohl’s renews donation to fight cancer
Kohl's Corp. announced the continuation of its partnerships with both the American Cancer Society and the Southeast Wisconsin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen with a $1.7 million donation from Kohl's and its philanthropic platform, Kohl's Cares.
