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Nursing homes in Milwaukee and Racine sold to Florida investor for $31. 8 million
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (105+ words) Biz Times - Milwaukee Business News Nursing homes in Milwaukee and Racine sold to Florida investor for $31. 8 million Bradley Estates Nursing & Rehab in Milwaukee and Lincoln Park Nursing & Rehab in Racine have been sold to a Florida investor for a total…...
Northwestern Mutual names new chief communications officer
14+ hour, 8+ min ago (85+ words) Biz Times - Milwaukee Business News Jennifer Ryan has been named chief communications officer at Northwestern Mutual. Her promotion comes after nearly 16 years with the Milwaukee-based financial services company, most recently as vice president of strategic communications and public relations since…...
Milwaukee steel manufacturer Maynard Steel files for receivership
13+ hour, 52+ min ago (161+ words) The 119-year-old company filed last week, stating its decision to enter into receivership will position the company for new growth, according to Michael Wabiszewski, executive vice president of Maynard. Attorney Devon Eggert of Milwaukee firm Beck, Chaet, Bamberger & Polsky, was…...
New Hunger Task Force program aims to stabilize both pantry shelves and farm revenue
13+ hour, 47+ min ago (647+ words) For Wisconsin food pantries, fresh produce and locally sourced protein can be difficult to secure consistently. For many small farmers, finding stable buyers can be just as challenging. A new statewide program led by Hunger Task Force aims to address…...
Pleasant Prairie distribution center sold for $47. 5 million
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (191+ words) Andrew is the editor of Biz Times Milwaukee. He joined Biz Times in 2003, serving as managing editor and real estate reporter for 11 years before being promoted to editor in 2015. An award-winning journalist, Weiland is a five-time winner in the Milwaukee…...
Small retail store and event venue planned in Wauwatosa
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (123+ words) Biz Times - Milwaukee Business News A new retail store and small-scale event venue is planned at 6528 W. North Ave. in Wauwatosa, according to documents submitted to the city. A conditional use permit application was brought forward by resident Carly Hurley. The…...
Wangard buying 17-acre Jefferson County site, seeking Fa B user
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (94+ words) Biz Times - Milwaukee Business News Wangard Partners is under contract to acquire a 17-acre site adjacent to the Jefferson Food & Beverage Innovation Campus with the goal of attracting a single-user, build-to-suit project. The property, located at 1515 Wisconsin Avenue in Jefferson,…...
Local orgs receive more than $1 million in talent recruitment grants
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (229+ words) The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC)is giving $5 million in talent recruitment grants, $1. 16 million of which is being distributed among southeastern Wisconsin organizations. The grant's local recipients include Employ Milwaukee, the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce, the Kenosha Area Business…...
Aug Prep gala raises more Than $2. 5 million ahead of north campus launch
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (377+ words) Milwaukee's St. Augustine Preparatory Academy raised more than $2. 5 million at its annual scholarship gala Thursday night, drawing more than 700 business and community leaders as the school prepares to expand with a second campus next school year. The K4-12 Christian school said…...
State of Wisconsin and Milwaukee County buy new joint forensic facility for $219 million
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (111+ words) Biz Times - Milwaukee Business News State of Wisconsin and Milwaukee County buy new joint forensic facility for $219 million The State of Wisconsin and Milwaukee County purchased its Wauwatosa-based Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility for a combined total of more…...