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

Sheboygan Paint Company appoints new CFO

Elizabeth Morin July 21, 2026 0 Comment

Sheboygan Paint Company, a family-owned manufacturer of custom industrial finishing solutions and water- and solvent-based coatings, has named Amy Wirtz as its new chief financial officer. Wirtz was previously a financial accounting manager at...

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Business

MKE Air Cargo Center can serve as regional relief valve as FAA caps O’Hare flights

Elizabeth Morin July 20, 2026 0 Comment

As federal regulators move to reduce flight activity at Chicago O’Hare International Airport over concerns about congestion, delays and operational reliability, the new cargo facility taking shape at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is emerging...

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Finance

Zurn Elkay acquires Illinois-based tankless water heater company

Elizabeth Morin July 20, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee-based Zurn Elkay Water Solutions announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Vernon Hills, Illinois-based Intellihot, a manufacturer of tankless water heaters. Intellihot serves several commercial markets including health care, education,...

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Business

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...