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

Viewpoints: Caledonia’s Microsoft rejection – a cautionary tale in economic self-sabotage

Elizabeth Morin October 8, 2025 0 Comment

Christopher Carter When Microsoft announced it was abandoning plans for a data center in Caledonia, citing “community feedback,” many opponents celebrated what they saw as a victory for local interests. But let’s be honest...

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Finance

🔒 Aldermen press DCD to reopen bidding for Marcus Performing Arts Center parking structure site, but delay vote

Elizabeth Morin October 7, 2025 0 Comment

Members of the Milwaukee Common Council’s Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development (ZND) Committee pressed the Department of City Development (DCD) on Tuesday to consider reopening the bidding process for a high-profile downtown development site, as...

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Business

🔒 Real Estate Spotlight: Four major projects bring $100 million investment to Milwaukee’s near northwest side

Elizabeth Morin October 7, 2025 0 Comment

In a part of Milwaukee where development has often lagged, four major projects – ranging from affordable housing to emergency mental health services – within three blocks of each other are nearing construction or...

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Business

🔒 Milwaukee Rep’s Associated Bank Theater Center is city’s newest cultural jewel

Elizabeth Morin October 6, 2025 0 Comment

For decades, the Milwaukee Repertory Theater has stood as a leader in the city’s vast arts and culture landscape. But other venues, such as the Bradley Symphony Center and the Milwaukee Ballet’s Baumgartner Center...

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Business

🔒 Sweet growth: Jackson’s expands again as health-conscious consumers fuel demand

Elizabeth Morin October 5, 2025 0 Comment

In the crowded, highly competitive field of salty snack production, Muskego-based Jackson’s Food Company is proving sweet potato chips are king. Over the past 13 years, Jackson’s has seen explosive demand for its sweet...

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Finance

🔒 Playoff games provide revenue boost to Brewers

Elizabeth Morin October 4, 2025 0 Comment

While finishing the regular season with the best record in franchise history, and tops in Major League Baseball at 97-65, the Milwaukee Brewers had a 4.4% increase in home game attendance this year, and...

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Business

🔒 A.O. Smith hires chief digital information officer to lead AI transformation

Elizabeth Morin October 3, 2025 0 Comment

Milwaukee-based water heater manufacturer A.O. Smith has hired Chris Howe as the company’s new senior vice president and chief digital information officer. Howe replaces Melissa Scheppele, who was A.O. Smith’s chief information officer. Following...

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Business

🔒 New dining concepts announced for Associated Bank River Center

Elizabeth Morin October 2, 2025 0 Comment

The dining concepts inside the Associated Bank River Center building in downtown Milwaukee are now back open after a rebrand by new operator Marcus Hotels & Resorts. The company on Thursday announced Upper Bar...

2 Minutes

Finance

Former Johnson Controls CEO sells downtown condo to Milwaukee Admirals owner for $2.2 million

Elizabeth Morin October 2, 2025 0 Comment

George Oliver, who served as chief executive officer of Johnson Controls from 2017 until March of this year, has sold his condominium at the University Club Tower in downtown Milwaukee to Harris Turer, the...

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Finance

Lively discussion planned for Commercial Real Estate Conference

Elizabeth Morin October 2, 2025 0 Comment

“Ask Me Anything,” a free-wheeling discussion about crucial development sites, projects and issues in southeastern Wisconsin, will be the theme of BizTimes Media’s annual Commercial Real Estate and Development Conference. The event will be...