Elizabeth Morin

Elizabeth Morin is a writer based in Virginia Beach. She is passionate about local sports, politics and everything in between. Have any Virginia Beach-related news published on our website? Email us at admin at thevirginiabeachobserver.com.

5 Minutes

Finance

Wisconsin Center District names new board chairman, interim president and CEO

Elizabeth Morin September 25, 2026 0 Comment

Peggy Williams-Smith The Wisconsin Center District board chose Milwaukee restaurateur and developer Omar Shaikh as its new chairman during a Friday meeting. The board also appointed Visit Milwaukee president and CEO Peggy Williams-Smith as WCD’s...

4 Minutes

Finance

Viewpoints: Japan’s investment in Wisconsin has economic, cultural foundation

Elizabeth Morin September 24, 2026 0 Comment

JEFFERSON – The new Kikkoman Foods manufacturing plant in Jefferson rises above a freshly minted industrial park as if to invite neighbors – and to serve as a visible reminder of continued Japanese investment...

1 Minute

Business

Beyond Vision CFO Dennis Martin dies at 68

Elizabeth Morin September 24, 2026 0 Comment

Dennis Martin Dennis Martin, the chief financial officer of West Allis-based nonprofit Beyond Vision, has died at the age of 68. Beyond Vision was founded in 1903 to provide employment opportunities for people who...

2 Minutes

Business

A practical starting point to explore AI for manufacturers

Elizabeth Morin September 24, 2026 0 Comment

Manufacturing leaders across southeastern Wisconsin are asking the same question: “Where does artificial intelligence fit in our business?” At First Business Bank, this comes up in nearly every conversation we have about technology and...

6 Minutes

Business

Insights from the ‘Fastest Five’ of the 2026 Future 50

Elizabeth Morin September 20, 2026 0 Comment

The five fastest-growing companies of the 2026 Future 50, the fastest-growing privately owned businesses in southeastern Wisconsin, were identified at the annual Future 50 event on Friday. This year’s “Fastest Five” are: J.H. Hassinger,...

1 Minute

Finance

Boldt to move its Pewaukee office to Elm Grove

Elizabeth Morin September 15, 2026 0 Comment

Appleton-based construction firm The Boldt Co. will move its Pewaukee office to Elm Grove, the company announced. Boldt will relocate its office from N21 W23340 Ridgeview Parkway in Pewaukee to 12500 W. Bluemound Road in...

1 Minute

Business

Country music star Kenny Chesney to perform at American Family Field for 7th time

Elizabeth Morin September 15, 2026 0 Comment

Country music star Kenny Chesney will perform at American Family Field in Milwaukee on July 20, 2027, along with country music star Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and country musician Greylan James, the Milwaukee Brewers...

3 Minutes

Finance

Milwaukee Rep teams up with local hospitality company to expand private event business

Elizabeth Morin September 9, 2026 0 Comment

The Milwaukee Repertory Theater is looking to increase private event bookings and offerings at its newly renovated Associated Bank Theater Center in downtown Milwaukee. The organization recently contracted Milwaukee-based 41Fork Hospitality to manage the...

2 Minutes

Finance

Mandel Group to sell 13 properties to Utah-based REIT in $600 million deal

Elizabeth Morin September 4, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee-based multifamily real estate development firm Mandel Group today announced plans to sell 13 of its properties, representing about 40% of its real estate assets, to Salt Lake City-based real estate investment trust Cottonwood...

1 Minute

Business

Former Blue Cross Blue Shield president and COO Essie Whitelaw dies at 78

Elizabeth Morin September 3, 2026 0 Comment

Credit: SECEssie Whitelaw Essie M. Garrett Whitelaw, who served as president and chief operating officer for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin and also served on numerous community boards recently died at the age...