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Milwaukee County’s population dropped by more than 10,000 in 2021
Milwaukee County’s population decreased 10,090 in 2021 even as the number of births outpaced deaths and the county added more than 700 residents from outside the country, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Fiserv Forum workers union adopts changes to 2020 collective bargaining agreement
In response to workforce challenges highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, union workers at Fiserv Forum are taking steps to improve their labor contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation gives $2 million to Marquette’s dentistry school
The Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation has gifted $2 million to Marquette University’s dentistry school.
🔒 Milwaukee-based COnovate secures $1 million in SAFE financing
Milwaukee-based COnovate, Inc. has completed a $1 million SAFE financing round. Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) funding is a simpler alternative to convertible notes.
🔒 Franklin-based Steele Solutions acquires Ohio company
Franklin-based Steele Solutions Inc. has acquired Tiffin, Ohio-based Tiffin Metal Products (TMP). Terms of the deal, which closed March 18, were not disclosed.
🔒 Scale Up Milwaukee executive director named CEO of WHEDA
Elmer Moore Jr., the executive director of Scale Up Milwaukee has been appointed by Gov. Tony Evers to serve as the chief executive officer and executive director of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA).
🔒 Illinois developer purchases 132 acres in Kenosha County
La Grange, Illinois-based developer Becknell Industrial has purchased 132 acres along the I-94 corridor in Kenosha County, with plans for industrial development.
Wisconsin added 20,700 private sector jobs in February
Wisconsin added 20,700 private sectors jobs in February, the largest one-month jump outside of the immediate aftermath of COVID-19 shutdowns.
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AT&T looking to fill 100 job openings in Milwaukee area
AT&T says it wants to hire more than 100 employees in the Milwaukee area.
College-focused Milwaukee high school working to get students career ready too
Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy freshman Astana Boyd loves to bake and cook. Her principal, Judith Parker, thinks she has a mind for business too.
🔒 Former ManpowerGroup CEO, EVP of global strategy join Like|Minded board
The former chief executive officer of ManpowerGroup has been appointed to the board of advisors of Milwaukee-based Like|Minded.
City seeking proposals for restoration of historic Villard Avenue theater
The city of Milwaukee and the Villard Avenue Business Improvement District have issued a request for proposals (RFP) for developers interested in restoring the historic Villa/Ritz Theater at 3608 W. Villard Ave. and returning the now vacant building to its original use as an entertainment venue.
