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.

4 Minutes

Business

WEC Energy Group CEO hints at plans for more data centers as public opposition grows

Elizabeth Morin July 29, 2026 0 Comment

WEC Energy Group chief executive officer Scott Lauber said the company is having “really good discussions” with potential very large customers in addition to the data center projects being developed in Mount Pleasant and...

5 Minutes

Finance

Kohl’s board chairman John Schlifske steps down

Elizabeth Morin July 29, 2026 0 Comment

Former Northwestern Mutual chief executive officer John Schlifske, who has also served on the board for Menomonee Falls-based Kohl’s since 2011 and as board chair since May of 2025, is retiring from the board,...

5 Minutes

Business

After a turbulent 2025, Wisconsin philanthropy recalibrates in 2026

Elizabeth Morin July 28, 2026 0 Comment

For many nonprofits, 2025 was a year of instability. Federal funding cuts forced nonprofits to rethink budgets, foundations fielded questions from anxious grantees and donors wondered where their dollars could make the biggest difference....

1 Minute

Finance

Former WRTP/BIG STEP CEO to lead IMPACT Inc.

Elizabeth Morin July 28, 2026 0 Comment

IMPACT Inc. has named Lindsay Blumer as its new president and CEO, succeeding John Hyatt, who retired after a 32-year career with the southeastern Wisconsin nonprofit, including the past decade as its chief executive....

2 Minutes

Business

MSOE student launches aid platform for terminal illness diagnosees, families

Elizabeth Morin July 27, 2026 0 Comment

A senior at Milwaukee School of Engineering has launched Kinnowcare, an online guide and planning tool for individuals and families navigating a terminal illness diagnosis. After receiving news that his girlfriend’s father was diagnosed...

12 Minutes

Finance

Milwaukee Film provides more details on Downer Theatre restoration plans

Elizabeth Morin July 27, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee Film’s Downer Theatre capital campaign continues with sessions to inform the community about its restoration plans and timeline. People in attendance at these Downer Theatre info sessions range from local film lovers, community...

14 Minutes

Business

Resilient U.S. economy boosted by data center boom

Elizabeth Morin July 26, 2026 0 Comment

After a weak fourth quarter of 2025 with U.S. GDP growth of only 0.5%, the U.S. economy picked up steam during the first quarter of 2026 with GDP growth of 2.1%. But there...

3 Minutes

Business

Milwaukee Archdiocese to move HQ to former Midwest Express office building in Oak Creek

Elizabeth Morin July 23, 2026 0 Comment

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has purchased the former Midwest Express, and later Caterpillar Global Mining and then Master Lock, corporate headquarters office building in Oak Creek, which will serve as its new pastoral center,...

3 Minutes

Finance

Growth in Q2 North America motorcycle sales for Harley-Davidson leads company to increase yearly projection

Elizabeth Morin July 23, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson on Thursday reported higher North America motorcycle sales and raised its guidance for the full year, now projecting thousands of additional sales. The company said its second quarter North American retail motorcycle...

6 Minutes

Business

County lays out financing options for $897 million courthouse project

Elizabeth Morin July 21, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee County officials are beginning to sketch out how they could finance a nearly $900 million new criminal courthouse, outlining several borrowing scenarios that would raise property taxes while preserving varying levels of funding...