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.
3 Minutes
Finance

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

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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5 Minutes
Business

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

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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13 Minutes
Business

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

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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15 Minutes
Business

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

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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2 Minutes
Business

đź”’ A.O. Smith hires chief digital information officer to lead AI transformation

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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