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

🔒 West Bend annexes and rezones 100 acres for industrial development

Elizabeth Morin June 18, 2025 0 Comment

The City of West Bend is working with Milwaukee-based real estate company F Street to develop a new business park with potentially more than 1 million square feet of industrial space on the southeast...

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Finance

🔒 Scottfree Salons’ entry into the Couture has ‘been a long time coming’

Elizabeth Morin June 18, 2025 0 Comment

Scottfree Salons recently announced plans to open a third location in downtown Milwaukee’s luxury apartment tower The Couture. The new location will be the company’s third in addition to its existing downtown Milwaukee and...

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Business

🔒 MSOE president John Walz announces retirement

Elizabeth Morin June 17, 2025 0 Comment

Milwaukee School of Engineering President John Walz will retire from his current role and transition to president emeritus effective Jan. 1, MSOE announced on Tuesday. Walz became MSOE’s fifth president in 2016. As president...

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Finance

🔒 CEO of commercial real estate firm Boerke to step down this month

Elizabeth Morin June 17, 2025 0 Comment

Sean Robbins, CEO of Milwaukee commercial real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield | Boerke, will step down this month. Appointed last May, Robbins will now join the executive leadership team at a national health care...

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Politics

The Most Influential Conservative News Sites to Follow in 2025

Elizabeth Morin June 16, 2025

In an era where information is abundant, discerning the most reliable news sources can be quite a challenge, especially for those with conservative viewpoints. As we navigate through political landscapes, immigration issues, and cultural...

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Business

🔒 Wangard plans industrial redevelopment of former Kohl’s Innovation Center office building

Elizabeth Morin June 16, 2025 0 Comment

Wauwatosa-based real estate development and investment firm Wangard Partners has acquired the former Kohl’s Innovation Center office building in Menomonee Falls, with plans to reposition it for modern industrial manufacturing. The 300,000-square-foot building at...

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Finance

Houston-based auto repair chain planning Pewaukee shop

Elizabeth Morin June 15, 2025 0 Comment

Houston, Texas-based auto repair chain Christian Brothers Automotive is planning to build a new nine-bay auto service shop on vacant land west of Menards and north of Jilly’s Car Wash on Capitol Drive in...

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Business

Yaskawa America to invest $180 million to relocate headquarters to Franklin

Elizabeth Morin June 13, 2025 0 Comment

Yaskawa America, a manufacturer of AC inverter drives and motion control and robotics automation systems, plans to spend $180 million to build out a new headquarters campus in Franklin. The new headquarters campus will...

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Politics

The Future of Republican Media: Trends and Predictions for Tomorrow’s News

Elizabeth Morin June 13, 2025

In an era where the landscape of news media is rapidly evolving, understanding the future of Republican media is essential for those who identify with conservative values. The rise of digital platforms, social media,...

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Finance

Public market to anchor redevelopment at former Brookfield Square Boston Store site

Elizabeth Morin June 13, 2025 0 Comment

A new public market-style building is planned as part of the redevelopment of the former Boston Store site at Brookfield Square Mall. Wauwatosa-based developer Irgens Partners is working with the City of Brookfield and...