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Northwestern Mutual annual meeting bringing 11,000 to Milwaukee, doubles as recruiting tool

Elizabeth Morin July 17, 2026 0 Comment

Northwestern Mutual‘s annual meeting has long been one of Milwaukee’s largest-scale recurring conventions. But beyond filling hotel rooms and restaurants in the city, the gathering has become one of the Milwaukee-based financial services company’s...

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Finance

Acts Housing expands its toolkit with federal designation, tax credits

Elizabeth Morin July 17, 2026 0 Comment

Acts Housing has reached two significant funding milestones that leaders say will strengthen its efforts to expand its homeownership opportunities in Milwaukee and Rock County. The Milwaukee nonprofit recently announced that its lending arm,...

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Business

World Cup watch parties provide boost to several Milwaukee bars

Elizabeth Morin July 16, 2026 0 Comment

Several Milwaukee bars and restaurants have benefited from hosting watch parties during World Cup 2026, attracting large crowds and increased foot traffic. The World Cup final match featuring Spain vs. Argentina is set for...

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Business

Mount Mary University president Isabelle Cherney to retire in 2027

Elizabeth Morin July 15, 2026 0 Comment

Mount Mary University president Isabelle Cherney announced Wednesday that she plans to retire on June 30, 2027, when her five-year contract ends. Cherney, a native of Switzerland who became the university’s 13th president in July 2022,...

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Finance

Iconic Franks Diner in Kenosha being sold to longtime employee

Elizabeth Morin July 15, 2026 0 Comment

The owners of 100-year-old Franks Diner in Kenosha are selling the business to a longtime employee, according to a press release. Julie Rittmiller and Kevin Ervin, who have owned Franks Diner for nearly 17...

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Finance

Realta Fusion to establish new headquarters at former Oscar Mayer plant and HQ in Madison

Elizabeth Morin July 15, 2026 0 Comment

Madison-based Realta Fusion has found a new local home after a years-long, nationwide search for space to commercialize its fusion energy technology. Realta announced plans today to occupy a portion of OM Station, the...

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Business

As housing costs rise, counties test new models for starter homes

Elizabeth Morin July 14, 2026 0 Comment

As housing costs continue to rise across southeastern Wisconsin, local leaders are increasingly treating housing affordability as an economic development issue. Ozaukee County remains among the most expensive housing markets in Wisconsin, while home...

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Business

MLG founder Mike Monney dies at 83

Elizabeth Morin July 13, 2026 0 Comment

J. Michael “Mike” Mooney, the founder and chairman emeritus of Brookfield-based real estate investment company MLG Capital and the founder of MLG Commercial and MLG Development, and a major leader in the Wisconsin commercial...

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Finance

Badger Paperboard plans expansion at Fredonia HQ

Elizabeth Morin July 13, 2026 0 Comment

Fredonia-based Badger Paperboard, a custom paperboard converter specializing in packaging and shipping materials, plans to expand its manufacturing operations with a $8 million to $10 million addition that will add about 47,000 square feet...