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Wisconsin's apprenticeship surge
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (91+ words) Biz Times - Milwaukee Business News Earn-while-you-learn model gains momentum as a critical workforce solution Sharieka Thomas joined the Milwaukee County Transit System in 2017 as a bus cleaner and fueler, working third shift to support her young family. From across the…...
Biz Times editor talks on Channel 12 about redevelopment plans for the former Boston Store at Southridge Mall
23+ hour, 52+ min ago (94+ words) Biz Times - Milwaukee Business News Biz Times editor Andrew Weiland'joins the 4 p. m. newscast on WISN-TV Channel 12 each week'to discuss the latest business headlines in southeastern Wisconsin. He made an appearance on Wednesday to talk about plans to redevelop the former Boston…...
Leaders from Beeler Construction, Gorilla Mill, Leader Paper Products and Perlick to participate in panel discussion at Family & Closely Held Business Summit
1+ day, 7+ min ago (140+ words) Beeler Construction co-owner and CFO Kim Peterson, Gorilla Mill owner and president Nathan Cranker, Leader Paper Products president and CEO Steve Hipp and Perlick CEO Theodore "TJ" Perlick Molinari will participate in a panel discussion conversation at Biz Times Media's…...
WCD committee recommends a committee and making convention hotel a long-term priority
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (391+ words) A Wisconsin Center District special committee officially recommended to the district's board that a 650-room convention center hotel be pursued as a long-term strategic priority. The recommendation at a Friday meeting from a committee formed to study the feasibility of…...
Local dealers "encouraged" by Harley-Davidson"s relaunch of entry-level models
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (90+ words) Biz Times - Milwaukee Business News Among several initiatives included in Harley-Davidson"s Back to the Bricks strategy announced in early May, the relaunch of two entry-level motorcycles has local dealers encouraged for future sales. Harley-Davidson CEO Arthur Starrs announced plans…...
New Milwaukee Public Museum pushes builders beyond standard construction playbook
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (98+ words) Biz Times - Milwaukee Business News New Milwaukee Public Museum pushes builders beyond standard construction playbook In downtown Milwaukee, the new Milwaukee Public Museum is forcing its builders to rethink standard practices. The building's canted fa'ade, irregular floor heights and rounded…...
Froedtert Theda Care appoints new senior nursing leader
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (219+ words) Kapsandoy-Jones will help shape the future of nursing across our health system, which is dedicated to helping individuals live their unique, best lives," said Imran Andrabi, president and CEO of Froedtert Theda Care. She has a track record of elevating…...
Amazon plans second rapid fulfillment facility in Milwaukee
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (170+ words) Biz Times - Milwaukee Business News Amazon plans second rapid fulfillment facility in Milwaukee Amazon is preparing a second ultra-fast delivery location in Milwaukee, with plans for a facility at 3866 N. Fratney St. in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood, according to an occupancy permit…...
Advisory committee weighs three mixed-use development proposals for King Drive site
3+ day, 29+ min ago (801+ words) Milwaukee's Bronzeville Advisory Committee is weighing three development proposals for the site at 2601 and 2615 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Milwaukee's Bronzeville district. The Department of City Development originally received six proposals for the site and the top three…...
Milwaukee Plan Commission removes data center item from next meeting agenda following resident opposition
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (94+ words) Biz Times - Milwaukee Business News Milwaukee's City Plan Commission removed an agenda item from its May 18 meeting " following community outcry about a 19, 000-square-foot data processing facility proposed for the former Walmart store building at Midtown Center on the city's northwest…...