Brookfield-based MLG was recently received the Waukesha County Business of the Year Award from Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas. MLG won the award for the second time. The first was in 2003. MLG, founded in 1987, includes NAI MLG Commercial, MLG Management, MLG Development, MLG Communities and MLG Capital.
The owner of Brookfield Square Mall, Chattanooga, Tenn.-based CBL & Associates Properties Inc., held a "grand renewal celebration" last week to celebrate the completion of a "year-long multi-million dollar renovation" of the 1.1 million-square-foot mall. The project included remodeled entrances, enhanced interior lighting, new interior décor, Italian tile flooring and a new graphics package. Recent additions to the mall property include four new restaurants: Stir Crazy, Claim Jumper, Flemings Steakhouse and Wine Bar, and Mitchell’s Fish Market. Also The Fresh Market grocery store opened last year. An Ethan Allan store will open next year.
The Wisconsin Builders Association recently created a new Master Builder Certification designation to, "further professionalism and expertise in the Wisconsin home building industry." The association administers the program, which is voluntary for its members. The purpose of the program, according to the WBA, is to "create a means by which WBA members can differentiate themselves from other industry practitioners in the state." Certification requires proof of professionalism on several levels. More information is available by calling (608) 242-5151.
Milwaukee-based Inland Companies recently unveiled a new web site at www.inlandcompanies.com.
Milwaukee-based Lighthouse Development Company recently launched a web site (www.southwaterworks.com), for its project to redevelop the six-acre, former Transpak Corp. property located south of Pittsburgh Avenue between Barclay and South Water Street. The project includes restoration of an 86-year-old, five-story building at 235 E. Pittsburgh Ave., and adding a four-story addition, to create a 55-unit apartment building. In addition, Lighthouse is restoring a 73-year-old, four-story building at the corner of Pittsburgh and Barclay into 35,000 square feet of office space and 10,000 square feet of retail space. Fullhouse Media will move from the Third Ward into 24,000 square feet of space in that building. A four-story addition with 40 apartments will be building onto the building, along Barclay.
Milwaukee-based New Land Enterprises LLP has named the condo tower it plans to build adjacent to the historic Goll Mansion at 1550 N. Prospect Ave. on Milwaukee’s east side. The 26-story, 35-unit condo tower will be called, The Transera. The marketing for the project will be officially unveiled on Nov. 20 at the Design Within Reach store, located at 167 N. Broadway in the Historic Third Ward.
Milwaukee-based Mandel Group Inc., the UWM Real Estate Foundation, and UW Student Affairs will co-host a series of neighborhood working sessions to discuss the Mandel Group’s student residence hall proposal on North Avenue. Each meeting will cover one of four aspects of the development: environmental initiatives, neighborhood safety & security, building design features and neighborhood retail, traffic/transportation & parking. The meetings are open to the public and will be held on: Thursday, Oct. 23, 7-9 p.m., Riverview Dorm Cafeteria, 2340 N. Commerce St. Discussion on environmental initiatives for the project. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 7-9 p.m., Peck School of the Arts,1915 E. Kenilworth Place. Discussion on neighborhood safety and security. Thursday, Nov. 6, 7-9 p.m. Riverview Dorm Cafeteria, 2340 N. Commerce St. Discussion on building design features and neighborhood retail. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7-9 p.m., Peck School of the Arts, 1915 E. Kenilworth Place. Discussion on traffic, transportation and parking.
