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.

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Finance

🔒 Former judge named chief administrative officer and general counsel of Milwaukee World Festival

Elizabeth Morin October 28, 2025 0 Comment

Milwaukee World Festival, the nonprofit organization that operates Summerfest and Henry Maier Festival Park, has named Lindsey Canonie Grady as its chief administrative officer and general counsel, effective Nov. 6. She most recently served for...

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Business

What owners must know about preparing businesses for the next generation

Elizabeth Morin October 28, 2025 0 Comment

For business owners, succession has always mattered, but today, it is mission-critical. With an unprecedented transfer of wealth ahead, owners face both the greatest risk AND the greatest opportunity of their lifetime: to leave...

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Business

Sustainability Leaders: Hazardous waste, growth and innovation

Elizabeth Morin October 27, 2025 0 Comment

Years Recognized: 2005, 2006, 2019 Interview with Jeff Vilione, president and founder Enviro-Safe Resource Recovery (ESRR) continues to lead with innovation and a steadfast focus on sustainability. Since being recognized for the third time...

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Finance

🔒 Kohler Co. unveils plans for new golf course, racquet sports complex, hotel renovation

Elizabeth Morin October 27, 2025 0 Comment

The hospitality division of Kohler Company on Monday announced three new projects that continue a “multi-year journey in the evolution of the resort” in the Village of Kohler in Sheboygan County. Kohler officially unveiled...

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Business

🔒 Solemn Oath Brewery moving into former 1840 Space in Bay View

Elizabeth Morin October 24, 2025 0 Comment

Naperville, Illinois-based Solemn Oath Brewery is expanding to Wisconsin with plans to move into the former 1840 Brewing Co. taproom in Bay View. The building is located at 342 E. Ward St. Solemn Oath...

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Business

Brewers GM adds president of baseball operations title

Elizabeth Morin October 23, 2025 0 Comment

The Milwaukee Brewers announced Thursday that they have promoted general manager Matt Arnold to president of baseball operations and GM. He will continue to oversee baseball operations for the Brewers, which he has done...

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Finance

🔒 Port Washington data center, Kenosha Innovation Center win in CARW’s Deal of the Year

Elizabeth Morin October 23, 2025 0 Comment

The data center development in Port Washington earned the Judge’s Choice for Deal of the Year Wednesday night from the Commercial Association of Realtors Wisconsin (CARW) at the trade group’s annual Deal of the...

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Business

🔒 Schreiber Foods names its next president and CEO

Elizabeth Morin October 22, 2025 0 Comment

Green Bay-based Schreiber Foods announced that Trevor Farrell has been named the company’s next president and chief executive officer. Farrell will become president of the company effective Jan. 1, 2026. He will become CEO...

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Finance

🔒 Reader Precision completes $6 million headquarters renovation project

Elizabeth Morin October 22, 2025 0 Comment

Elkhorn-based Reader Precision Solutions has opened its newly renovated headquarters building located at 555 Koopman Lane. Last June, the manufacturer announced plans to spend $6 million refurbishing the 130,000-square-foot building and consolidating all its...

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Business

🔒 Engineering a smooth handoff: GRAEF navigates multiple retirements with long-term succession planning

Elizabeth Morin October 21, 2025 0 Comment

When Pat Kressin becomes CEO of Milwaukee-based engineering and design firm GRAEF, it will mark the culmination of a years-long leadership transition shaped by intentional planning, internal transparency and an effort to minimize disruption...