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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Business

🔒 Lifeway Foods begins next phase of $45 million expansion project in Waukesha

Elizabeth Morin November 11, 2025 0 Comment

Morton Grove, Illinois-based Lifeway Foods, a manufacturer of kefir and fermented probiotic products, has kicked off phase two of a $45 million expansion project that will double the company’s production capacity at its Waukesha...

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Finance

🔒 More than $14 million in construction liens filed against Edison developer

Elizabeth Morin November 11, 2025 0 Comment

C.D. Smith, the general contractor for the stalled construction of the Edison high-rise apartment tower in downtown Milwaukee, has filed a $10.2 million construction lien against Madison-based Neutral, the project’s developer. According to newly...

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Finance

🔒 The latest economic insights

Elizabeth Morin November 7, 2025 0 Comment

Editor’s note: This is a collection of economic expert commentary on the U.S. and local economies. It is updated on a regular basis. Brian Jacobsen, chief economist, Annex Wealth Management, 11/7/25: Growth: Brought to...

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Business

🔒 New president and CEO named for Cushman & Wakefield | Boerke

Elizabeth Morin November 7, 2025 0 Comment

Dawn Peterson has been named the new president and chief executive officer of Milwaukee-based commercial real estate brokerage firm Cushman & Wakefield | Boerke. She succeeds Mike Keane, who served as interim CEO following...

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Finance

🔒 Inaugural production for Associated Bank Theater Center sets Milwaukee Rep sales record

Elizabeth Morin November 6, 2025 0 Comment

“Come From Away,” the Tony Award-winning musical and the inaugural production for the Associated Bank Theater Center, the Milwaukee Repertory Theater company’s $80 million rebuilt complex in downtown Milwaukee, has broken the Milwaukee Rep’s...

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Business

Milwaukee County Zoo prepares to open $22.6 million rhino exhibit

Elizabeth Morin November 6, 2025 0 Comment

Two Eastern black rhinos have arrived at the Milwaukee County Zoo — just in time for the opening of their new habitat. The Milwaukee County Zoo is preparing to open its new $22.6 million...

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Finance

🔒 See photos: Interior progress at Northwestern Mutual’s $500 million North Office Building makeover

Elizabeth Morin November 6, 2025 0 Comment

Milwaukee residents and passersby may have noticed the recent addition of Northwestern Mutual’s logo and signage on the western face of its rebuilt downtown Milwaukee office building. With progress on track for a 2027...

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Business

Elephas Biosciences raises $40 million to launch predictive immunotherapy platform

Elizabeth Morin November 6, 2025 0 Comment

Madison-based Elephas Biosciences Corp. announced Tuesday the completion of a $40 million series B-2 funding round. Elephas is developing an oncology diagnostics platform that can predict response to immunotherapy. The platform uses live fragments...

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Finance

🔒 Bruno Independent Living Aids expands globally with acquisition of U.K.-based company

Elizabeth Morin November 6, 2025 0 Comment

Oconomowoc-based manufacturer Bruno Independent Living Aids has acquired Terry Lifts, a manufacturer of home elevators and platform lifts that’s based in Knutsford, England, in the United Kingdom. Bruno Independent Living Aids makes products –...

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Business

Brewers extend local media rights agreement with FanDuel Sports Network

Elizabeth Morin November 5, 2025 0 Comment

The Milwaukee Brewers are one of three Major League Baseball teams extending their local media rights agreement with FanDuel Sports Network. Southport, Connecticut-based Main Street Sports Group, owner of FanDuel Sports Network, announced Wednesday...